People with Disabilities are Not Innately Vulnerable (Part 18)

But when they are left out of the adaptation planning process — the consequences can be disastrous

Holloway is astounded that FEMA standards encourage rebuilding to the prior standard that existed when the structure was built.

He said this ignores the golden opportunity to look at a disaster as a way to rebuild and

remodel to create more housing units and more buildings that are inclusive to all.

“We have best practices in front of us, but it’s not getting done. Government and private sector partners are not playing on the same page,” he lamented.

“Looking at resiliency and adaptation — what will save the country more money is building it green, building it accessible the first time.”