There is a global correlation between disability and poverty, produced by a variety of factors. Disability and poverty may form a vicious circle, in which physical barriers and stigma of disability make it more difficult to get income, which in turn diminishes access to health care and other necessities for a healthy life.[17] The World report on disability indicates that half of all people with disabilities cannot afford health care, compared to a third of people without disabilities.[18] In countries without public services for adults with disabilities, their families may be impoverished.[19]
Disability and disasters Edit
Main article: Disability and disasters
There is limited research knowledge, but many anecdotal reports, on what happens when disasters impact people with disabilities.[20][21] Individuals with disabilities are greatly affected by disasters.[20][22] Those with physical disabilities can be at risk when evacuating if assistance is not available. Individuals with cognitive impairments may struggle with understanding instructions that must be followed in the event a disaster occurs.[22][23][24] All of these factors can increase the degree of variation of risk in disaster situations with disabled individuals.[25]