People with disabilities in central Türkiye's Kırşehir province took part in a hands-on disaster preparedness training organized by the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), where many examined an emergency disaster kit for the first time and learned how to respond during earthquakes, floods and fires.
The training was held to mark the 21st anniversary of the implementation of Türkiye's Law on Persons with Disabilities.
During the program, AFAD personnel provided practical instruction on how to act safely during natural disasters and introduced participants to the contents of an emergency preparedness kit. The session also covered basic search and rescue techniques designed to improve disaster awareness among people with disabilities.
Participants had the opportunity to try on emergency equipment, including rain ponchos and thermal emergency blankets, while learning how each item could be used in disaster situations. Their excitement during the interactive demonstrations drew attention throughout the event.
People with disabilities attended the training alongside their families, giving them the opportunity to examine and use emergency supplies for the first time while gaining practical knowledge that could prove vital during emergencies.
