Using geographic information system technology to improve emergency management and disaster response for people with disabilities

Journal of Disability Policy Studies

Volumn 17, Issue 4, 2007, Pages 223-229

  Enders, Alexandra ^a,b   Brandt, Zachary ^a  

^a Research and Training Center on Disability in Rural Communities   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA   (United States)

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EID: 34047128047     PISSN: 10442073     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/10442073070170040501     Document Type: Article

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