1. Amanda Dale
November 4, 2011

4.  Catherine Rooney
 Glen W. White

5.  Rooney at White are researchers at the
Research Training Center on Independent
Living at the University of Kansas

6.  Mobility Impaired
 Experienced man-made or natural disaster
 Many had injuries such as: spinal cord
injuries, multiple sclerosis or arthritis

7.  95% of participants experienced a disaster in
an urban area!

8.  “I was surprised that only 21 percent of
participants said that their disaster
experience led to increased participation in
disaster preparedness within their home and
community,” White said.

9.  Better home and workplace evacuation plans
 Better preparedness planning for public areas
 Get involved in neighborhoods and
community
 Make a difference!