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Associate Dean of Civic Engagement Brian Mateo Says Climate Change Solutions Must Include People with Disabilities

Bard Associate Dean of Civic Engagement Brian Mateo

“When natural disasters and other emergencies hit, resources become scarce, and, too often, people with disabilities cannot access them,” writes Mateo in Just Security. “As global warming continues to drive up temperatures and sea levels around the world, discussions of climate resilience and adaptation must do better to include these communities.”