Study provides voice for evacuation needs of mobility impaired
Sunday, August 28, 2016 - 05:01
in Psychology & Sociology
A new study details the challenges faced by people with mobility impairments during emergency evacuation from multistory buildings. The findings are especially relevant because they are based upon concerns, insights and opinions provided in interviews with members of a population with egress needs that often go unheard when evacuation procedures are designed, implemented and practiced.