Presents the crisis situation of being a developmentally disabled individual during a wildfire in Southern California.
Present the crisis situation of being a developementally disabled individual during a wildfire in Southern CA.
Identify the crisis and categorize it: situational, developmental, existential or ecosystemic.
Describe your current sense of readiness/preparedness to respond to this crisis.
Present how your own values, beliefs, experiences, and cultural identity that might influence how you work with service users.
Present 1 specific cultural humility challenge or cultural reflexivity challenge you see in the scenario you present.
Identify 3-5 possible initial crisis reactions service users may experience.
Describe a treatment model you would choose.
Compile a list of at least 5 agencies that can serve as a resource guide that you can hand out to service users.
Sample Answer
Crisis Situation: Developmentally Disabled Individual During a Southern California Wildfire
The crisis situation involves a developmentally disabled individual living in Southern California during a wildfire. This individual may have a range of intellectual, physical, or sensory challenges that significantly impact their ability to respond to a fast-moving, life-threatening event. The crisis is not just the fire itself, but the cascading failures of support systems and accessible infrastructure that are often not designed with their specific needs in mind. This includes a lack of accessible transportation for evacuation, inaccessible shelters, difficulties understanding and acting on emergency alerts, and the potential loss of essential support staff, caregivers, and medical equipment. The individual's established routines and supports are shattered, leading to profound disorientation, anxiety, and fear.