Disabled in a heatwave: 'We're talking about survival'
Summary
This article explains how heatwaves this summer are causing serious problems for people with disabilities. It highlights the challenges they face, like overheating wheelchairs and difficulties with guide dogs, which make daily life and travel harder, sometimes affecting their work and independence.Key Facts
- This summer, there have been multiple heatwaves, with a fifth one expected soon.
- People with existing health problems and disabilities are at higher risk during extreme heat.
- Disabled people face special challenges, such as service dogs struggling in the heat and wheelchairs overheating.
- Heat and broken elevator lifts can leave wheelchair users trapped in their homes.
- Public transport often overheats, and some disabled people are refused access to taxis with their service dogs.
- These problems limit disabled people’s ability to travel, work, and remain independent.
- Some disabled people now rely more on working from home due to heat-related barriers.
- The article emphasizes the need for better consideration of disabled people in emergency and public planning for heatwaves.
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