SAMPLE QUESTIONNAIRE (SECOND REVISION; USED FOR THE STUDY)

UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS

MODULE ON DISABILITY-INCLUSIVE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT

TOOL FOR ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, PERCEIVED SKILLS AND ATTITUDES

Please answer the following by checking the appropriate boxes indicating your level of
agreement with each of the statements indicated herein. Your degree of agreement or
disagreement with each statement will be interpreted as your level of certainty on: (1) the
accuracy of your knowledge, (2) your perceived confidence in performing the indicated skill; and
(3) the appropriateness of your beliefs and attitudes, regarding DI-DRRM.

Strongly Disagree Agre

Disagree
I. Knowledge about disability, disaster, and disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction managemen
1. A person with disability is one who is suffering from restriction
or different abilities, as a result of mental, physical, or
sensory impairment, to perform an activity in the manner or
within the range considered normal for a human being.

2. Disability results from the interaction between persons with

impairments and attitudinal and environmental barriers that
hinders their full and effective participation in society on an
equal basis with others.

3. Persons with disabilities face challenges in participating

socially in DRRM in their community and tend to be invisible.

4. Disaster occurs as a consequence of low capacity, high

vulnerability in the presence of, or exposure to hazards which
may be natural, man-made, or otherwise.

5. Proper planning and drills have no bearing on the extent of

damage that can be brought about by a disaster

6. People with disabilities tend to be vulnerable and are at

greater risk during disasters because of their impairments.

7. I can discuss the link between poverty, disability and

disasters.

8. Different types of impairments will require variations in early

warning devices in order for early warning information to
reach everyone.

9. Professionals skilled in disaster risk reduction are the best

resource for inclusive DRR.
 Strongly Disagree Agre
Disagree
10. Disaster management starts during the impact of disaster.

11. The twin-track approach to inclusive disaster risk reduction

involves empowering persons with disabilities while ensuring
an inclusive system for all.

12. Everyone, regardless of age, sex, gender & profession, is

entitled to learn about disaster risk reduction and
management

II. Perceived skills related to disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction management

13. I can distinguish the different types of impairments, as
defined by the UNCRPD, RA 9442 and as per DOH
guidelines.

14. I can identify environmental, attitudinal and social barriers to

participation of persons with disabilities in DRRM.

15. I can describe strategies or approaches on mainstreaming

disability in DRRM

16. I can identify potential hazards in my community related to

disaster situations

17. I can teach others how to identify potential hazards in their

community which are important considerations in disaster
situations.

18. I can identify factors or reasons which make certain persons

or groups vulnerable in times of disasters.

19. I am able to assist in organizing a disability-inclusive DRRM

activity.

20. I can guide persons with disabilities and their families in

devising a family preparedness plan which is hazard specific.
(the event of disasters)

21. I can perform basic first aid procedures for injuries incurred
by others during disaster response ( situation).

22. I believe that persons with disabilities should be provided with

adequate access to quality education and opportunities to
develop their knowledge and skills

23. I believe that DRRM systems should be made inclusive for

all.
 Strongly Disagree Agre
Disagree

24. I believe that persons with disabilities have abilities, just like
any other person.

25. I believe that disaster situations have lifelong consequences

that can be prevented or mitigated.

26. I believe that only people who are professionals in disaster

risk reduction and management are responsible in taking
action once a disaster happens.

27. I believe that inclusive disability risk reduction begins when

persons with disabilities are able to participate meaningfully
in DRRM.

28. I believe that newscast programs reporting national disasters

and other crises should utilize combined audio-visual-print
and other accessible prints and person-centered approaches
when disseminating information.

29. I believe that persons with disabilities are best able to identify
how to maximize their capabilities in disaster situations.

30. I believe that as a student, I can help promote disability-

inclusive DRRM to persons with disabilities and their families.