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Editorial information: Lunds Universitet/Lunds Tekniska Högskola. ISBN (Print)978-91-8104-294-8
ISBN (electronic)978-91-8104-295-5.
This licentiate dissertation emerges at the crossroads of critical disability studies and critical disaster studies. Its purpose was to develop new insights into strengthening crisis preparedness by actively involving and including people with intellectual disabilities (ID), leveraging their own knowledge and experience.
The overall results showed five dimensions of disaster risk reduction (DRR) for people with ID. The first dimension focused on the need to address systemic vulnerabilities that prevent inclusive crisis planning, emphasizing the importance of long-term solutionsrather than short term responses.
Dimension two points to the value of collaboration and active participation, illustrating how engaging PWD and their support networks enhances preparedness and empowers individuals.
Dimension three explored the role of families in bridging gaps to those not closely connected to formal services.
Dimension four examined the accessibility challenges PWD faces, revealing the need for tailored information and practices to overcome physical and informational barriers.
Finally, dimension five emphasized the importance of community-based solutions and informal networks, which can provide practical resources and support in crisis situations.
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