Ethical Connection

Read the Ethical Connection Recent disasters in the United States, including the September 11th 2001 terrorist attacks and Hurricane Katrina, exposed the lack of awareness of the need for plans to accommodate those persons with disabilities in the evacuation and disaster plans. For most of the people with disabilities who were affected by these two disasters, there were virtually no plans to manage the special needs of this vulnerable population. What can be done to the local, state, and national levels to provide safe, approximate prevention and intervention in the workplace, homes, and communities for people with disabilities? What role does the cummunity health nurse play in promoting disaster preparation for this vulnerable population? Answer the two questions at the end of the Ethical Connection. In addition, what local resources are available for people with disabilities during disasters in the community that you assessed and how are eligible persons made aware of these resources?