Assessing the Emergency Response Role of Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) Serving People with Disabilities and Older Adults in Puerto Rico Post-Hurricane María and during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Engelman, Alina; Guzzardo, Mariana T.; Muñiz, Marley Antolin; Arenas, Laura; Gomez, Aracely

doi:10.3390/ijerph19042156

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“…Within the same line of thought, Engelman Craig and Iles ( 2022 ) present case studies from different global regions to illustrate how disability is absent when planning climate-related health impacts and disaster responses. Engelman et al ( 2022b ) reveal the role of aid from networks led by people with disabilities in adapting to climate-related health impacts. In addition, suggested (raised questions) areas to help policy-makers and practitioners integrate disability justice into their work.…”

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Mapping disability and climate change knowledge base in Scopus using bibliometric analysis

Makuyana,

Dube

2024

African Journal of Disability

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Background: Climate change and disability are rarely addressed by academic scholars within the spectrum of disabilities and as a single field of study. However, the intersectionality of disability exacerbates the vulnerability of people with disabilities to climate change as climate change frameworks in the Global North and South continue excluding them.Objectives: This study aims to map the research-based knowledge housed in Scopus on disability and climate change. At the same time, it provides insights into innovative (novelty) ways of thinking and proposes a futuristic research agenda.Method: A bibliometric analysis was conducted on Scopus-indexed articles using VOSviewer to map co-occurrences of keywords and co-authorship, and a manual thematic-scoping review augmented the data analysis.Results: The disability and climate change debate as a joint study evolved from concern among health practitioners to human rights and social inclusion.Conclusion: In conclusion, there is a skewness towards mental health and medical sociology lens, while other sub-groups of persons with disabilities are yet to be engaged in co-creating disability-inclusive climate change knowledge.Contribution: Thematic areas emerged as gaps that future studies embed principles enshrined in the United Nations Convention for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Sustainable Development Goals.

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confidence: 99%

Mapping disability and climate change knowledge base in Scopus using bibliometric analysis

Makuyana,

Dube

2024

African Journal of Disability

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“…In Puerto Rico, Engelman assessed the preparedness and response capacity of CBOs after Hurricane Maria and found that in the absence of government infrastructure, CBOs have the capacity to lead the preparedness efforts. 21 However, this cannot be generalized without assessing the capacity of individual CBOs. Further research would elucidate how government and CBOs can effectively work together.…”

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Disaster Preparedness in a Resettled Refugee Community: Qualitative Findings

Greenky,

Hassan,

Nerhood

et al. 2024

Disaster med. public health prep.

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Introduction: Under-resourced communities face disaster preparedness challenges. Research is limited for resettled refugee communities, which have unique preparedness needs. Study Objective: This study aims to assess disaster preparedness among the refugee community in Clarkston, GA. Methods: Twenty-five semi-structured interviews were completed with community stakeholders. Convenience sampling using the snowball method was utilized until thematic saturation was reached. Thematic analysis of interviews was conducted through an inductive, iterative approach by a multidisciplinary team using manual coding and MAXQDA. Results: Three themes were identified: First, prioritization of routine daily needs took precedence for families over disaster preparedness. Second, communication impacts preparedness. Community members speak different languages and often do not have proficiency in English. Access to resources in native languages and creative communication tactics are important tools. Finally, the study revealed a unique interplay between government, community-based organizations, and the refugee community. A web of formal and informal responses is vital to helping this community in times of need. Conclusion: The refugee community in Clarkston, GA faces challenges, and disaster preparedness may not be top of mind for them. However, clear communication, disaster preparedness planning, and collaboration between government, community-based organizations, and the community are possible areas to focus on to bolster readiness.

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“…These findings are consistent with emerging literature on the experiences of people with disabilities 6,[24][25][26] and disability organizations based in other countries highlighting the unequal impact of COVID-19 on people living with disabilities. 6,27,28 The pandemic has shown the increasing development and use of technology. With protective measures in place, like other non-profit organizations, brain injury associations across Canada started to offer support services online, which increased outreach to clients but also highlighted disparities related to technological accessibility.…”

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Understanding the Early Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Brain Injury Associations Across Canada: A Qualitative Study

Salazar,

Lecours,

Engel

et al. 2023

INQUIRY

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The COVID-19 pandemic has increased challenges for people living with brain injury and community associations to support this vulnerable population. This study aimed to gain an in-depth understanding of the challenges faced by brain injury survivors during the first year of the pandemic and how community brain injury associations adapted their services to respond to these needs. Findings from seven focus-group with 31 representatives of Canadian brain injury associations revealed 4 main themes: (1) Addressing evolving client needs; (2) Keeping clients safe; (3) Challenges and opportunities navigating the digital world; and (4) Sustaining brain injury associations in the face of uncertainties and disruptions. To comply with public health measures, associations reported pivoting their service delivery online, despite recognizing the difficulties this could create for many brain injury survivors in accessing and using technology. Our findings also highlight concrete directions for not-profit organizations providing instrumental help with activities, acting as a liaison and interpreter of public health guidelines, and in connecting with clients using technology while handling potential cognitive and technological challenges. Addressing these issues has the potential to protect people living with brain injury and community associations from external threats, like pandemics, in the future.

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Assessing the Emergency Response Role of Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) Serving People with Disabilities and Older Adults in Puerto Rico Post-Hurricane María and during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Cited by 26 publications

References 47 publications

Mapping disability and climate change knowledge base in Scopus using bibliometric analysis

Mapping disability and climate change knowledge base in Scopus using bibliometric analysis

Disaster Preparedness in a Resettled Refugee Community: Qualitative Findings

Understanding the Early Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Brain Injury Associations Across Canada: A Qualitative Study

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