Crisis communication saves lives – but people with disability often aren’t given the message
- Written by: Ariella Meltzer, Research Fellow in Social Impact, UNSW Sydney
In a pandemic, bushfire or flood, people need high quality safety and crisis information. Getting emergency messages quickly can help people know how to prepare, what rules to follow, where dangers are, where to gather safely and when help is on the way.
This life-saving potential exists for everyone – including people with disability, who...


















