Ice Storm Experiences of Persons with Disabilities: Knowledge is Safety
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Keywords
ice storm, disaster, social model
Abstract
Questionnaire responses of ice storm victims with and without disabilities were compared and 15 women with disabilities were interviewed about their experiences. Results are examined from the Social Model of Disability perspective in terms of dealing with unexpected environmental barriers to inclusion.
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Catherine Fichten, Professor, Department of Psychology, Dawson College; Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, McGill University
Catherine Fichten holds a Ph.D. in Psychology. She is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Dawson College and is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at McGill University. She co-directs the Adaptech Research Network.
Maria Barile, Co-Director, Adaptech Research Network
Maria Barile holds a Master’s in Social Work and has been a community-based activist in disability and women’s issues for many years. She co-directs the Adaptech Research Network.
Vittoria Ferraro, Research Assistant, Adaptech Research Network
Vittoria Ferraro is a Master’s student in Educational Psychology at McGill University. She is a research assistant at the Adaptech Research Network.