People with Disabilities are Not Innately Vulnerable (Part 7)

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

“Even people who recognize that climate crisis is occurring are in denial that we don’t have to take action now,” she said. 

“City planners, architects, people who work in real estate have to be much more activist-minded. Raising buildings on stilts is not going to be the solution.”

Saxton, who lectures in Disability Studies at the University of California at Berkeley, said raising streets, sidewalks and buildings must respect the needs of the disability

community and inclusively serve all people.