Exploring persons with disabilities preparedness, perceptions and experiences of disasters in Tuvalu.

<h4>Background</h4>Historically, Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) are disproportionately affected by disasters. In Pacific Island Countries (PICs), the risks and vulnerabilities of PwDs arise from social inequalities, as well as environmental barriers. As the frequency and intensity of d...

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Main Authors: Natano Elisala, Amelia Turagabeci, Masoud Mohammadnezhad, Tamara Mangum
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0241180