Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Six Preparedness Tips for the Mobility Challenged

If you have ever had an injury that limited your mobility, you will understand why knowing how to deal with mobility challenges following a disaster is important. A sprained ankle, a broken leg, a fractured arm; all of these can severely restrict your ability to dig your way out of or evacuate in the aftermath of a disaster. These temporary disabilities are annoying and inconvenient at best. Now put yourself in the shoes of an individual with a permanent disability; someone who requires a walker, a wheelchair, crutches, or a scooter to move around. Clearly, getting out of harms way will be slow as ordinary objects such as furniture, stairs, curbs, and doorways become obstacles or even barriers to escape.



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