Recorded on April 2019

People with Disabilities are More Vulnerable in a Changing Climate

Description 

Disabled people must have access to a reliable built environment, says climate resilience and disability rights specialist Alex Ghenis. As the climate changes, their right to a safe environment, caregivers, and specialized housing quickly becomes compromised.

Speakers at this Event

Business Representative, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1245

Policy and Research Specialist, World Institute on Disability

Former Commissioner, California Public Utilities Commission

Former Commissioner, California Public Utilities Commission

Energy Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle

Executive Director, The Utility Reform Network

Senior Manager, Western States Energy, Union of Concerned Scientists