災害障害者の実態と支援・予防策の提案

抄録

This article aims to identify the living conditions of people who became disabled due to disaster. It has been assumed that there are many individuals who suffered injuries or illnesses and became disabled due to the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake, which hit Kobe City, Japan, on January 17, 1995. However, the exact number of victims and their current living situations are not clear. This article draws upon field research to identify and explore their current living conditions. The article then discusses the limits of the current social welfare and compensation systems, which simply focus on providing compensation for people who became disabled, and how these systems may be improved by implementing a policy for preventing further injuries or illnesses.