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Disaster case management and individuals with disabilities.

Laura M Stough¹, Amy N Sharp, Curt Decker

¹Department of Educational Psychology, Center on Disability and Development, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77840, USA. lstough@tamu.edu

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Disaster management and public health
Disability studies and social work

Background:

Hurricane Katrina highlighted challenges in disaster recovery for vulnerable populations.
Coordinated disaster case management programs are crucial for supporting individuals with disabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the case management and long-term disaster recovery needs of individuals with disabilities post-Hurricane Katrina.
To analyze the experiences of case managers and supervisors involved in disaster relief efforts.

Main Methods:

Qualitative interviews and telephone surveys with 42 case managers and 12 supervisors.
Grounded theory analysis of qualitative data and descriptive statistics for demographic information.
Study conducted 20-24 months after Hurricane Katrina.

Main Results:

Disaster recovery is more complex and prolonged for individuals with disabilities.
Barriers included inaccessible housing, transportation, and unprepared service systems.
Case manager advocacy, resource connection, inter-agency collaboration, and client resilience were key supports.

Conclusions:

Case managers with specific disability expertise are vital for effective disaster recovery.
Knowledge of disability needs and services enhances the facilitation of recovery for affected individuals.