Abstract
This study aimed to explore in depth the perceptions and special needs of blind people regarding disaster response through their lived experiences. A qualitative study was conducted using in-depth interviews with four groups of social workers or organization practitioners, who were visually impaired and had disaster-related experiences. The qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis, through which the following five main themes were derived: (1) disaster perception and meaning from the perspective of blind people; (2) characteristics and difficulties that the blind face in disaster response; (3) the necessity of and considerations in developing a disaster response manual; (4) the expansion of disaster response education and training; and (5) social support needs such as accessible disaster information. The implications of this study and practical suggestions for establishing a disaster response system for the blind are discussed, and suggestions for future research are presented. This study is meaningful in providing essential information for the development of support services and policies for the blind.
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