Disabled in a heatwave: 'We're talking about survival'
Because of his cerebral palsy, everyday tasks already require more energy. "Things like getting changed, having a shower… everything I do takes twice as long as a non-disabled person," he said. So I have to have them all closed, which is quite unbearable," Sisk said.Image source, Claire Sisk/canseecantsee_Image caption, Claire Sisk gradually lost her sight after suffering two strokes in 2009 when she was aged 29Other measures intended to keep homes cool can introduce new risks.
- ▪Because of his cerebral palsy, everyday tasks already require more energy.
- ▪"Things like getting changed, having a shower… everything I do takes twice as long as a non-disabled person," he said.
- ▪So I have to have them all closed, which is quite unbearable," Sisk said.Image source, Claire Sisk/canseecantsee_Image caption, Claire Sisk gradually lost her sight after suffering two strokes in 2009 when she was aged 29Other measures inte
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Disabled in a heatwave: 'We're talking about survival'Image source, Emily Davison/fashioneyesta2012Image caption, Emily Davison works with a guide dog as she has a visual impairment related to a congenital health conditionByMaddie MolloyClimate & Science reporterPublished1 minute agoHeatwaves this summer have brought travel disruption, overheating homes and school closures for millions - and there is a fifth heatwave expected to hit this week.It is well-documented that those with existing health conditions and disabilities are most at risk during extreme heat episodes.But these additional and specific challenges faced - from struggling service dogs to overheating wheelchairs - are often overlooked, even in public advice and emergency planning, say campaigners and researchers."For somebody…
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