In my previous blog, I explained some of the reasons as to why people with disabilities may be more susceptible to cold weather and need to take extra precautions. So, what can people with disabilities do to prepare for extremely cold weather? Here are some tips. Dress in Layers Wearing layers can help keep youContinue reading “People with Disabilities and Preparing for Winter Weather”
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How Extreme Weather Threatens People with Disabilities
A few days before Christmas, our area was hit with an arctic blast that dropped temperatures well below zero. On the first morning of the flash freeze, we woke up to a cold house. Our furnace wasn’t working. I am so incredibly fortunate that my cousin is an HVAC expert and was available to comeContinue reading “How Extreme Weather Threatens People with Disabilities”