Disability Studies and Disaster Services: Putting the “DS” in “DS”
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disability, disaster, current events
Abstract
This article is a synopsis of articles found in this special issue of the Review of Disability Studies that focused on disability and disaster. In this article, information is gleaned and summarized from all the historical, research, and current events discussed in this issue. As part of the synopsis, the question is posed, “How can Disability Studies, as an academic and social endeavor, inform disaster services?” Examples from various articles are provided to inform readers how “DS” (disability studies) might influence “DS” (disaster services).
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Christopher Johnstone, Assistant Professor of Special Education, Augsburg College in Minneapolis
Christopher Johnstone is an Assistant Professor of Special Education at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, MN. He is also Research Associate at the University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration, serving as Associate Director for its Global Resource Center on Inclusive Education. He has published widely on issues related to disability and international development and is a regular reviewer for this journal, the Review of Disability Studies: An International Journal.