"Part of the problem stems from misunderstanding the
#diversity of the disabled population and the range of their
#needs. Many default to the image of someone in a
#wheelchair when they hear the term. [But] those with
#asthma — which affects about 26 million people in the US — are particularly vulnerable to
#AirQuality emergencies. Conditions like
#MultipleSclerosis and
#CerebralPalsy worsen significantly in high heat and
#humidity."
#disability #DisasterReadinesshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2023-06-22/in-climate-disasters-people-with-disabilities-are-getting-left-behind