Challenges Faced by Persons with Disabilities After Disasters: What Are Possible Solutions?

Persons with disabilities are disproportionately affected during disasters. Those residing in areas impacted by floods last September are in urgent need of additional support. What issues do disasters pose for people with disabilities, and how can these be addressed? On this topic, Manika Bishwakarma spoke with Pratima Gurung, President of the Indigenous Disabled Women’s Association.