Disaster and Disability: Perspective to achieve inclusive disaster prevention

Abstract

The purpose of this study makes clear the issues about Disability on Disaster that have been still remain since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. At first, research trends were presented by reviewing previous research in Japan, Emergency proposals issued by associations such as self-advocacy groups for people with disabilities were analyzed to review how these situations have changed. Moreover, the issues experienced primarily by people with physical disabilities during the Kumamoto Earthquake were examined. The results revealed that the basic issue is that frameworks for “participation of people with disabilities” have not been established. This study concluded that, to achieve inclusive disaster prevention, the process in which a diversity of people participate in community building in preparation for a disaster is need.