As an emergency manager, I would include people with disabilities in emergency planning, as it’s vital to incorporate them in strategic planning and evaluation. Individuals living with disabilities and activity limited can be perfect problem solvers with diverged reasoning and creativity. For instance, a newly functional lightweight, and the most popular wheelchair currently and widely used was invented by a wheelchair user. Therefore, engaging innovative people with disabilities in emergency planning increases the chances of making an effective plan, which significantly improves the overall emergency preparedness. They also play a great role in decision making as they act as representatives of the community with disabilities in society; thus, their needs are much considered. These people are generally experts of what works best for them and the community as a whole. Additionally, it strengthens an organization’s ability to incorporate people with disabilities in other areas for effective planning and service delivery.
Furthermore, people living with disabilities are more imposed on a wide range of barriers, denying them access to education, transport, health, and employment services. These people are also vulnerable to most of the discriminations in society. Therefore, including them in emergency planning will greatly help mitigate their vulnerability and improve the effectiveness of practices and policies. Additionally, involving their concerns in emergency planning will significantly contribute to improving their socio-economic and health outcomes. Moreover, providing an opportunity for disabilities will also ensure that specific supports are considered to enhance support to all individuals depending on different disabilities. It will also show a sense of equality in society as their rights will be regarded as reducing the level of discrimination and ensuring immediate response to the problems.