Job Opportunity: Emergency, Disaster and Climate Resilience Specialist

On December 16, 2020December 16, 2020 By dustinsnowadzkyIn JobsLeave a comment

About WID The World Institute on Disability (WID) was established in 1983 as one of the first global disability rights organizational think tanks, founded and continually led by people with disabilities. WID works to advance the rights and opportunities of over one billion people with disabilities worldwide, bringing research and policy into action and operationalizing …

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Emergency Preparedness, Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Resilience

On March 17, 2020March 11, 2021 By moyawidIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

WID has been involved in many disability inclusive disaster preparedness and response trainings over the past decade, including the following collaborations: WID COVID-19 Response WID joins disability rights and emergency management experts from across the country in issuing an urgent call to action for immediate strategies and solutions from the federal government and governments at …

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Climate-Related Migration and Displacement

On September 26, 2018February 14, 2019 By World Institute on DisabilityIn Climate Change5 Comments

Let’s face it, moving can be difficult for anybody. Loading up furniture, clothes, and personal items, driving or flying to a new home, and re-establishing roots takes time and energy. This can be especially tough for people with disabilities, who need to locate a home that meets their needs (i.e. with a ramp or elevator, …

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Introduction to Climate Change

On September 25, 2018February 14, 2019 By World Institute on DisabilityIn Climate Change4 Comments

How Does Global Warming Work? The Atmosphere, Greenhouse Gases and Temperature The Earth – which includes continents, islands, wilderness, cities, rivers, and oceans – is surrounded by a layer of gases called the atmosphere. There are many different gases in the atmosphere including oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and hundreds more. This atmosphere is incredibly important: …

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Existing Resources

On October 25, 2018February 14, 2019 By World Institute on DisabilityIn Climate Change3 Comments

There is already existing research on climate change and disability, including literature on general connections, social factors, disaster preparedness and other issues. Below is a list of resources that we have found online through our research: our original compilation was assembled in 2016, and we have added more as time goes on. The amount of …

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NED Blog, Newsletters, Articles & Editorials

On September 26, 2018February 14, 2019 By World Institute on DisabilityIn Climate Change3 Comments

The New Earth Disability team has produced many publications over the last several years. NED began as a blog in 2014 and has transformed into a full initiative with research, and ongoing newsletter, public education, and partnerships. Here are some of our existing resources: The NED blog NED newsletter archive Outside research, articles and editorials …

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New Earth Disability (NED)

On September 25, 2018February 14, 2019 By World Institute on DisabilityIn Climate Change12 Comments

New Earth Disability (NED) WID’s groundbreaking New Earth Disability (NED) initiative aims to understand the connections between climate change and disability and address them head-on. This is an incredibly important connection: climate change is arguably the largest challenge our world has ever faced, and people with disabilities are especially vulnerable to its many effects. We …

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NED Introduction

On September 25, 2018February 14, 2019 By World Institute on DisabilityIn Climate Change3 Comments

Welcome to New Earth Disability, which is the first major initiative aimed at addressing the intersection of climate change and disability worldwide. We are happy that you have discovered this extremely important topic and we strive to give you more resources to learn and make change in your community. Read on for more. Why Climate …

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Groundbreaking Research

On September 26, 2018February 14, 2019 By World Institute on DisabilityIn Climate Change1 Comment

Research on Climate & Disability Research has been a cornerstone of WID’s work for decades and is a vital component of new Earth Disability project. Why is research important? The answer is simple: we must understand the complex dynamics between climate change and disability to develop the best strategies for resilience. The New Earth Disability …

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Education Materials

On September 28, 2018February 14, 2019 By World Institute on DisabilityIn Climate Change1 Comment

Public education is a cornerstone of any successful initiative, and we strive to engage the public through our materials and productions. Our team is committed to creating materials, videos and other educational resources about climate change and disability to distribute widely and bring the public on board. Of course, we want to connect to some …

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