Across generations, the through-line is structural: wheelchair users are still navigating spaces designed without wheelchair users in mind. Alice Moira’s childhood chair was wooden and unpushable, and later wooden push-rims left her hands full of splinters; Lochlann O’Higgins still reaches stations with no lift despite modern trip-planning tools. This isn’t about “resilience”—it’s about rights: fix the infrastructure so people aren’t stranded or hurt by designs that exclude People with Disabilities. Housing multiplies the harm. Moira recalls tenants with disabilities effectively trapped in…

The tragic deaths of People with Disabilities during disasters, such as the Los Angeles wildfires and the 2023 Hawaii wildfires, highlight systemic failures in emergency planning and response. Research shows that People with Disabilities are disproportionately vulnerable due to barriers like limited access to transportation. These preventable tragedies underscore the responsibility of local governments and communities to remove barriers and prioritize inclusive, accessible planning. Read on to discover how community-driven efforts can transform emergency preparedness and save lives. Systemic…