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The involvement of persons with disabilities in disaster risk management
Persons with disabilities tend to be neglected in disaster risk management. This study aims to assess the preparedness of persons with disabilities in experiencing disasters and their involvement in disaster risk management using a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. Data and information to measure the preparedness and involvement of persons with disabilities were collected using a questionnaire that was probed by interviews and observations. The study involved 120 respondents consisting of 30 respondents with disabilities for each location. The results showed that persons with disabilities were still not prepared to face disasters. Researchers recommend the active involvement of persons with disabilities in disaster risk management at all phases and a service unit for persons with disabilities in disaster management (ULDPB) in each district/city. Those affirm the commitment of the ULDPB in providing services for them. It is also suggested to build facilities and infrastructure for mitigation and self-rescue that are friendly to persons with disabilities. Therefore, a disaster risk management model involving persons with disabilities needs to be prepared.
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