Shining a Light on Emergency Preparedness

Since I was hired by FEMA as a disability integration advisor in 2016, I’ve deployed to multiple disasters to support the recovery process for people with disabilities and consulted for clients on their planning for disability preparedness. As a wheelchair user, I’ve received a firsthand view of the gaps and dysfunction that exist in how our emergency management system meets the needs of people…

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