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The Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on People with Disabilities: A Look Back and Remaining Challenges
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Powell, Robyn; Gilbert, Sheldon – National Council on Disability, 2006
This paper focuses on the effects of the hurricanes on people with all types of disabilities. The National Council on Disability (NCD) released another report that addressed in detail the specific challenges for people with psychiatric disabilities. Please refer to "The Needs of People with Psychiatric Disabilities During and After Hurricanes…
Descriptors: Position Papers, Quality of Life, Disabilities, Natural Disasters