Summary: I was asked about my thoughts on prepping for people with disabilities. And after thinking about it, I believe that prepping can always be approached from the same foundational way.<br> By following my simple system of preparedness, a person will be able to effectively assess their situation, create a preparedness plan, and begin leveling up their preparedness.<br> After all, while some of us have challenges that would cause other to buckle, the thought process behind being prepared should be the same for everyone.<br> <br> Follow the SHTF Planning Process<br> I recommend that you start with the 4-Step SHTF Plan based on the Mind4Survival Pyramid.<br> <br> <br> Step 1: Acknowledge That You Need an SHTF Plan<br> Step 2: Decide on a Course of Action<br> Step 3: Prepare Your SHTF Plan Based on the Survival Pyramid<br> Step 4: Take Action<br> <br> Step 1: Acknowledge That You Need an SHTF Plan<br> <br> The foundation of everyone's survival pyramid is mindset. And, when it comes to your specific plan, you're asking the question, so I know you already have Step 1 - Acknowledge That You Need an SHTF Plan checked off.<br> <br> Step 2: Decide on a Course of Action<br> With step one completed, it's now time for step two. Step two is deciding on a course of action. And deciding on a course of action starts with situational awareness. In today's world, we all have fantastic opportunities to be situationally aware, regardless of capability level.<br> Almost everything you need to know to make well-grounded decisions is available through the Internet and other means. And, when it comes to making decisions, if we're as well informed as we believe we are, the best decision will reveal itself to us.<br> When we know the answer, we know the answer. The only time that fails us is when we think we know the answer and don't. Then, we're making a decision based upon lousy info.<br> So, do your best to be aware of what's happening around you. In doing that, we all must acknowledge our true capability levels, with capability being easily captured in the capability formula. (Mindset + Ability)*Luck (-/+) = Capability. As a note, ability is a combination of knowledge + skill.<br> The important takeaway from that is while a person, skill-wise, may not be as capable as others, they can load the capability formula in their favor by focusing on the mindset and knowledge aspects. By focusing on the mental side of preparedness, you can plan ahead of time to compensate and prepare for any weaknesses and accentuate any strengths.<br> Besides having the vulnerability to examine your capabilities honestly, your first strength is that you're a prepper. And by being a prepper, you have the can-do attitude to make the best out of the worst.<br> Heck, in terms of preppers with disabilities, they're doing more than non-preppers without. In my opinion, that translates into a better-prepared person, regardless of physical ability.<br> <br> Step 3: Prepare Your SHTF Plan Based on the Survival Pyramid<br> Now it's time to create your SHTF. Your plan should follow the flow of the survival pyramid by addressing the most critical needs first.<br> In the case of a person with mobility or medical problems, you should emphasize, in my opinion, three areas. First, creating a more resilient home as a hardened layer for self-defense. Second, if you have the option to move to a more secure location, early recognition, and action on the need to evacuate through effective situational awareness.<br> Last, meeting the requirements of the survival pyramid such as medical needs, environmental control, water and sleep, food, and society.<br> <br> Creating a More Resilient Home<br> <br> While many people romanticize bugging out, the truth is most people will be better off staying inside their homes as long as possible. Your home has more storage than does your bug-out bag.
