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Resources on COVID-19 and Disability Inclusion - May 2020
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease that can cause severe acute respiratory problems, progression to pneumonia, and multi-organ failure. It was first identified in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei, China, in late 2019 and has rapidly spread to other countries, causing a havoc wreaking- global pandemic. Due to this rapid spread of the virus and lack of any treatment and vaccine available, all health systems are incapable of coping with the numbers of persons requiring treatment.
Consequently, governments are taking unprecedented measures to manage the impact of the crisis. This crisis is rampantly affecting all spheres of the society, the health and social care systems, economies, businesses, employees and employers, students and educators, and individuals and families. These undertaken measures include voluntary and/or enforced hygiene precautions, social distancing, isolation or quarantine, strict protocols on providing healthcare due to shortages of staff and equipment, shutting down of non-essential businesses and restrictions on freedom of movement (or lockdown). Some of these measures affect access to basic goods and services, social networks, and income.
Even highly developed countries, such as Italy and the USA, are struggling to manage this crisis, and developing countries are hence likely to struggle more, due to limited resources, weaker healthcare systems, poorer hygiene and sanitation facilities, lack of medical supplies and trained healthcare workers, less stable economies, reliance on informal sectors of work, and virtually non-existent social protection systems. Moreover, conflict zones will further face additional excruciating challenges. Many of these current measures taken by the governments to manage the crisis are not possible in conflict contexts.
There is also an added element of increased stress and anxiety due to the threat of becoming ill, not being able to access healthcare, and the negative impact of the measures taken by governments. Many governments are providing periodic briefings, but the information is often limited or incomplete. Moreover, misinformation is being spread via social media and other sources.
COVID-19 will endanger and disadvantage the marginalized and vulnerable groups the most as marginalized groups are even more vulnerable in emergencies due to numerous factors. Some of these factors are limited access to technologies and information, dependence on the informal economy, lack of savings or credit, limited political influence, and limited ability to adapt or cope.
Among the vulnerable populations, the COVID-19 virus and the measures to respond to the pandemic are impacting persons with disabilities most disproportionately. Persons with disabilities face additional risks than persons without disabilities as there are additional factors that put them at a greater disadvantage. Pre-existing health conditions, lack of inclusive communication methods, lack of access to healthcare and physical barriers in practicing social distancing, hand washing, are some of the complications that put persons with disabilities at disproportionate risk.
The UNPRPD has compiled a list of resources on COVID-19 and Disability Inclusion. Resources included in this list are for information purposes; the inclusion of a resource in this list does not represent an endorsement of its content, language, or viewpoint.
The document is regularly updated thanks to the inputs we receive by organizations and individuals working on Covid-19.
List of resources on COVID-19 and Disability-Inclusive Responses
Policy brief on the impact of COVID- 19 on persons with disabilities key actio
ns and recommendations for a disability inclusive-response
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Global COVID-19 situation data dashboard (persons with disabilities-focused
statistics)
Ref. WHO. (2020). Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Situation Dashboard
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General COVID-19 Information resources including relevant myth busters
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Feedback mechanisms on COVID-19 through WhatsApp
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stay connected during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic [Online].
Implications of the pandemic on persons with disabilities
Brief guidance note reported evidence for a disability-inclusive COVID-19
response in Syria settings. The evidence includes disability prevalence in Syria,
and risks faced by PWDs in the COVID-19 pandemic
Ref. Protection Cluster. (2020). Inclusive COVID-19 response – NWS
Disability – TWG on Inclusion Guidance Note Syrian Arab Republic April
2020_EN . Protection Cluster
The statement addresses apprehension of PWDs in the UK regarding the
compliance of NHS with the rights of disabled people during the COVID-19
outbreak, and advocates core principles for the UK health care system that
should left no one behind
Ref. Disability Rights UK. (2020). COVID-19 and the rights of disabled people
A comprehensive repository of resources on disability inclusion and Covid-19,
encompassing COVID-19 instructions in easy read and plain language, sign
languages, and relevant evidence at international organisations, governments,
and research/academic publications
Ref. Core group & IDDC. (2020). Repository of resources on disability
inclusion and Covid-19 [Online]. Core group & IDDC .
A paper recommending health protection of PWDs during COVID-19
outbreaks along with legal, practical, and ethical reasons, problems faced by
PWDs and their families
Ref. Inclusiva. (2020). Recommendations for health protection of people with
disabilities during outbreaks: lessons learned from the 2019 novel coronavirus
[Online]. Inclusiva .
This video states why people with disabilities are more vulnerable to the
Covid-19 pandemic
Ref. Humanity & Inclusion UK. (2020). "Disability becomes an additional
layer of vulnerability" - COVID-19 - Humanity & Inclusion”
UNPRPD policy advice
This paper addresses challenges that persons with disabilities may face during
the COVID-19 pandemic and suggests the COVID-19 responses to be
disability-inclusive, with factors to be considered when conducting social
protection measures.
Ref. Embracing diversity, UNPRPD & IDA. (2020). Disability inclusive social
protection response to COVID-19 crisis.
International Disability Alliance (IDA) key recommendations towards a
disability-Inclusive COVID19 response
IDA’s online hub-page to share the most recent updates and resources
regarding how COVID-19 is affecting persons with disabilities
Ref. IDA. (2020). COVID 19 and the disability movement
This paper specifies list of difficulties that PWDs are facing during the
COVID-19 outbreak and encompasses key recommendations for disability-
inclusive response
Ref. IDA. (2020) Toward a Disability-Inclusive COVID19 Response: 10
recommendations from the International Disability Alliance [Online]. IDA .
[Viewed 25 March 2020]
This paper addresses challenges that persons with disabilities may face during
the COVID-19 pandemic and suggests the COVID-19 responses to be
disability-inclusive, with factors to be considered when conducting social
protection measures.
Ref. Embracing diversity, UNPRPD & IDA. (2020). Disability inclusive social
protection response to COVID-19 crisis. Embracing diversity, UNPRPD &
IDA
Stories from people with various disabilities across the globe sharing their
experiences with the COVID-19 outbreak and pandemic risk reduction
strategies implemented by their governments.
Ref. IDA. (2020). Voices of People with Disabilities During the COVID19
Outbreak.
Guidelines and resources from the UN
WHO
General information video on coronavirus (COVID-19) including its origin,
symptoms, and prevention practices
Ref. IASC. (2020). Coronavirus Explained
A brief describes challenges that PWDs are facing during the COVID-19
outbreak and suggests considerations for PWDs at a household, health service
provider and a government level respectively
Ref. WHO. (2020). Disability considerations during the COVID-19 outbreak.
General prevention advice on the use of masks during the COVID-19 outbreak
Ref. WHO. (2020). Advice on the use of masks in the community, during home
care and in healthcare settings in the context of the novel coronavirus (COVID-
19) outbreak.
Messages that can be used in communications to support mental and
psychosocial well-being in different target groups during the outbreak
Ref. WHO. (2020). Mental Health and Psychosocial Considerations During
COVID-19 Outbreak
A tool to help prepare and protect individuals, families and the public’s health
during early response to COVID-19
Ref. WHO. (2020). Risk Communication and Community Engagement
(RCCE) Action Plan Guidance COVID-19 Preparedness and Response
UNICEF
General information for parents on COVID-19 including origin, symptoms, and
practices to prevent the infection
Ref. UNICEF. (2020). Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): What parents should
know
UNICEF COVID-19 response for children and adults with disabilities,
including what we need to know and what we need to do for risk reduction and
in-country preparedness
Ref. UNICEF. (2020). COVID-19 response: Considerations for Children and
Adults with Disabilities.
General tips for parenting during the COVID-19 outbreak, categorized by 1.
One-on-one time, 2. Keeping it positive, 3. Get structured, 4. Bad behaviour, 5.
Keep calm and manage stress, and 6. Talking about COVID-19
Ref. UNICEF. (2020). Tips for parenting during the coronavirus (COVID-19)
outbreak
OHCHR
Guidance highlighting the impact of COVID-19 on the rights of persons with
disabilities
Ref. OHCHR (2020). Guidance Note on COVID-19 and the rights of persons
with disabilities
Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC)
Briefing notes addressing mental health and psychosocial Aspects of COVID-
19 outbreak that is available in a range of languages
Ref. IASC. (2020). Interim Briefing Note Addressing Mental Health and
Psychosocial Aspects of COVID-19 Outbreak
A briefing note summarizing key mental health and psychosocial support
(MHPSS) considerations in relation to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
outbreak
Ref. IASC. (2020). Briefing note on addressing mental health and psychosocial
aspects of COVID-19 Outbreak Version 1.1
Guidance for COVID-19 prevention and control in schools, with key messages,
actions and checklists for school administrators, teachers, staffs, parents,
caregivers, community members, students and children
Ref. UNICEF, WHO & IFRC. (2020). IASC Interim Guidance on COVID-19
Prevention and Control in Schools - March 2020
UN News
The UN human rights specialists put emphasis on child protection measures
during the COVID-19 pandemic since children are at a greater risk of
experiencing violence and exploitation. The request includes toll-free 24-hours
hotlines, free texting services, remote psychological and social services, and
mobile shelters for minors
Ref. UN News. (2020). UN experts call for urgent action to mitigate
heightened risks of violence against children
UN News delivering the Joint Statement for Persons with Disabilities and
COVID-19 by the Chair of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of
Persons with Disabilities, on behalf of the Committee on the Rights of Persons
with Disabilities and the Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-
General on Disability and Accessibility
Ref. UN News. (2020). Joint Statement: Persons with Disabilities and COVID-
19 by the Chair of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities, on behalf of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities and the Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General on
Disability and Accessibility
A news reporting PWDs being in a situation of feeling left behind during the
COVID-19 outbreak and governments’ response, and implications for
improvement in supportive measures and public health messages
Ref. UN News. (2020). Preventing discrimination against people with
disabilities in COVID-19 response
News reporting that the situation of people with disabilities in institutions,
psychiatric facilities and prisons is particularly grave, given the high risk of
contamination and the lack of external oversight and that the needs of tailored-
approaches to containment measures and of improving access to COVID-19
updates for all.Ref. Devandas C. (2020). COVID-19: Who is protecting the
people with disabilities? – UN rights expert. UNHRC
UNESCO
A repository of online materials to facilitate student learning and provide social
care and interaction during periods of school closureRef. UNESCO. (2020).
Distance learning solutions UN Regional Commission for Asia Pacific
A repository of useful links for disability-inclusive response to COVID-19
crisis, mainly focusing on Asia and Pacific region’s responses from UN
entities, governments, and CSOs
Ref. UN ESCAP. (2020). Useful links for disability-inclusive responses to
COVID-19 crisis
UN Department of Global Communications
This article from Department of Global Communications urges to ensure that
the needs of the most vulnerable (women, children, people with disabilities, the
marginalized and the displaced) are reflected in the COVID-19 emergency
response
Ref. UN Department of Global Communications. (2020). UN working to
ensure vulnerable groups not left behind in COVID-19 response
UN paper describing social, economic, and multidimensional impacts of
COVID-19, and sustainable solutions to cope with the impacts
Ref. UN. (2020). SHARED RESPONSIBILITY, GLOBAL SOLIDARITY:
Responding to the socio-economic impacts of COVID-19
UNFPA
A technical brief delivering key messages on protecting sexual and
reproductive health and rights and promoting gender equality during the
COVID-19 outbreak.
Ref. UNFPA (2020). COVID-19: A Gender Lens protecting sexual and
reproductive health and rights and promoting gender equality
UNHCR
UNHCR engagement note describing the importance of national planning to
focus on health and well-being of vulnerable populations and of messages to be
contextualized and adapted to the target community
Ref. UNHCR (2020). Risk Communication and Community Engagement
(RCCE) – COVID-19
ILO
The technical advice of the disability team at the Gender, Equality and
Diversity branch (GED) in the ILO
Ref. ILO. (2020). Questions on Disability and Work: Key issues on promoting
employment of persons with disabilities
A webinar record to share good practices on the inclusion of people with
disabilities in the COVID-19 responses related to the World of Work
Ref. ILO. (2020). Disability Inclusion in COVID-19 responses in the World of
Work
IFRC, OCHA, WHO
Guidance on additional marginalized and vulnerable groups and how to include
them in risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) activities
Ref. IFRC, OCHA & WHO. (2020). COVID-19: How to include marginalized
and vulnerable people in risk communication and community engagement
Community Engagement and Risk Communication
Useful links from CDAC for COVID-19 response materials in the world,
including easy-to-use and read card sheets relating to issues around COVID-19
for those with communications disabilities
Ref. CDAC. (2020). Resources for those responding to COVID-19 [Online].
CDAC .
A paper urging COVID-19 response to be inclusive for marginalised and
vulnerable people, including key implications for risk communication and
community engagement
Ref. RCCE. (2020). COVID-19: How to include marginalized and vulnerable
people in risk communication and community engagement [Online]. RCCE .
A paper addressing the importance of risk communication and community
engagement within the new coronavirus response with the current situation
focusing in sub-Saharan Africa
Ref. RCCE. (2020). New Coronavirus Risk Communication and Community
Engagement Strategy [Online]. RCCE .
This paper reports on attitudes and practices, practical considerations for
communication strategies and messaging relating to physical distancing
measures in Eastern and Southern Africa in the context of the current global
COVID-19 outbreak.
Ref. Social Science in Humanitarian Action. (2020). Compliance with Physical
Distancing Measures for COVID-19 and Implications for RCCE in Eastern and
Southern Africa
Training/ Inclusive Resources
Short, imaged-based course and poster that do not require high levels of
literacy. Designed to support locations with weaker health systems that are ill-
prepared to deal with COVID-19. Available in a range of languages
Ref. International SOS. (2020). Education and communication [Online].
International SOS .
Guidance for older people during the COVID-19 outbreak, including the virus
definition and daily practices for protection at individual level. Available in
Arabic, English, French, and Spanish
Ref. HelpAge International. (2020). COVID-19: Guidance and advice for older
people [Online]. HelpAge International .
General information as infographics and videos on COVID-19 in Bengali.
Ref. Lace R. (2020). COVID-19 Infographic 1-BN [Online]. BBC
A paper suggesting practical considerations relating to flows of information,
misinformation and disinformation though online media, particularly social
media networks, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
Ref. Social Science in Humanitarian Action. (2020). Key considerations: online
information, mis- and disinformation in the context of COVID-19 [Online].
Social Science in Humanitarian Action .
A YouTube video showing general information on COVID-19 in international
sign language
Ref. Mill Neck International. (2020). COVID IN Intl Sign [Online]. Mill Neck
International
A YouTube video showing Coronavirus PSA symptoms, prevention and travel
history in American sign language
Ref. mnhealth. (2020). Coronavirus PSA Symptoms, Prevention and Travel
History - American Sign Language (ASL) [Online]
A YouTube video showing general information on COVID-19 in sign language
in Mozambique.Ref. TV Surdo Moçambique. (2020)
Ref. SAIBA COMO SE PROTEGER DO CORONAVIRUS EM LSM)
[Online]. TV Surdo Moçambique .
A position paper addressing people who are not digitally well connected, and
do not receive the health messages already circulating. It suggests clear,
coordinated, and understandable communications and protection in a localized
manner
Ref. A4EP. (2020).Localised response to COVID-19 global pandemic
Guidance on Protection from and response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment during COVID-19 outbreak
UN Women published a policy brief regarding the impact of COVID-19 on
women, suggesting priority measures to accompany both the immediate
response and longer-term recovery efforts
Ref. UN Women. (2020). Policy brief: The impact of COVID-19 on women
This publication shows the practices for gender-inclusive preparedness and
response planning against the COVID-19 pandemic. It discusses the impacts
and the potential way forward on gender issues including violence against
women
Ref. UN Women. (2020). The First 100 Days of the COVID-19 Outbreak in
Asia and the Pacific: A Gender Lens
A note provides information and practical guidance to support gender-based
violence (GBV) practitioners to integrate attention to disability into GBV
prevention, risk mitigation and response efforts during the COVID-19
pandemic
Ref. GBV AoR. (2020). Report Title: Disability Considerations in GBV
Programming during the COVID-19 Pandemic [Online]. GBV AoR .
This guideline highlights the impact of COVID-19 on GBV in Iraq and
provides key messages and recommendations to be considered in order to
prevent/mitigate the GBV risks during the time of COVID-19
Ref. GBV AoR. (2020). Guidance Note on GBV Service Provision during the
Time of COVID-19 [Online]. GBV AoR .
This paper provides practical support to Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
practitioners to adapt GBV case management service delivery models quickly
and ethically during the current COVID-19 pandemic
Ref. GBV AoR. (2020). GBV Case Management and the COVID-19 Pandemic
[Online]. GBV AoR
This paper includes analysis showing the impact of COVID-19 outbreaks on
women and girls and addresses implications
Ref. Care. (2020). Gender Implications of COVID-19 Outbreaks in
Development and Humanitarian Settings [Online]. Care
Academic publications (e.g. peer-reviewed journal, working paper)
The article points to possible exacerbation in older people’s mental health
during the COVID-19 pandemic with a piece of evidence from China. It puts
emphasis on flexible, feasible policies for older people since current
containment measures may have worsened barriers to health access for them
Ref. Yang Y., Li W., Zhang Q., Zhang L., Cheung T., Xiang Y. T. (2020).
Correspondence: Mental health services for older adults in China during the
COVID-19 outbreak . The Lancet Psychiatry. 7(4) pp. PE19.
The paper suggests telemental health services such as videoconferencing and
online forums during the COVID-19 pandemic to improve a range of mental
health including depression, anxiety and PTSD. Examples of China and
Australia were mentioned
Ref. Zhou X., Snoswell C. L., Harding L. E., Bambling M., Edirippulige S.,
Bai X. & Smith A. C. (2020). [Forthcoming]. The Role of Telehealth in
Reducing the Mental Health Burden from COVID-19
The article specifies several lessons from the response to the HIV and TB
epidemics that could be crucial to the success of the response to COVID-19;
ensuring that human rights principles are entrenched in the COVID-19
response, relying on the best available evidence to inform decision making, and
the fostering of global collaboration to fuel innovation and equitable access
while ensuing the allocation of adequate financial and other resources needed
to mount an effective response
Ref. Avafia T., Konstantinov B., Esom K., Sanjuan J. R. & Schleifer R. (2020).
A Rights-Based Response to COVID-19: Lessons Learned from HIV and TB
Epidemics
Analysis and critique of the critical care guideline from NICE, and the need for
changes not only in guidelines but reinstating the fundamental point that the
right to survive should be given to all
Ref. Baker D. (2020). Daniel Baker: No assumptions should be made about
people’s quality of life irrespective of any disability
A comprehensive helpdesk paper that measured the impact of COVID-19 on
PWDs including both primary and secondary impacts. Recommendations to
mitigate the disability-inclusive response to COVID-19 include a twin-track
approach, engagement with PWDs or DPOs, and identify/remove barriers.
Ref. Meaney-Davis J., Lee H., & Corby N. (2020). The impacts of COVID-19
on people with disabilities: a rapid review
This paper pinpoints government policies/guidelines during the COVID-19
outbreak that discriminates persons with disabilities against provision of proper
health care. The article urges proper interpretation of the law for equal health
access/treatment for all, making medical determinations based on the best
available objective evidence, free from bias against people with disabilities or
devaluation of their lives.
Ref. Bagenstos, S. R. (2020). May Hospitals Withhold Ventilators from
COVID-19 Patients with Pre-Existing Disabilities? Notes on the Law and
Ethics of Disability-Based Medical Rationing . Yale Law Journal Forum
The comment urges the response to disease outbreaks such as COVID-19 to be
effective and not reproduce or perpetuate gender and health inequities.
Ref. Wenham C., Smith J. & Morgan R. (2020). COVID-19: the gendered
impacts of the outbreak. The Lancet . 396(10027), pp.846-848 ‘
This correspondence highlights that COVID-19 mitigation strategies must be
inclusive of PLWD to ensure they maintain respect for “dignity, human rights
and fundamental freedoms” and avoid widening existing disparities
Ref. Armitage R., & Nellums L. B. (2020). Correspondence: The COVID-19
response must be disability inclusive. [Online]. The Lancet Public Health .
This editorial paper addresses that failure to respect the needs of vulnerable
groups will seriously undermine response efforts, and suggests considerations
including free testing for all and full employment rights during COVID-19
outbreak
Ref. Berger Zackary D, Evans Nicholas G, Phelan Alexandra L. & Silverman
Ross D. (2020). Editorial: Covid-19: control measures must be equitable and
inclusive [Online]. The BMJ
This commentary claims that hospitalised patients with severe mental illness
are seemingly overlooked and suggests some effective measures that should be
rapidly undertaken to reverse current challenges
Ref. Li S. & Zhang Y. (2020). Commentary: Mental healthcare for psychiatric
inpatients during the COVID-19 epidemic [Online]. General Psychiatry
The editorials address four key concerns on older people’s care against
COVID-19 outbreak in L/MICs settings, and urge taking those into
considerations in health system
Ref. Lloyd-Sherlock P., Ebrahim S., Geffen L. & McKee M. (2020). Editorials:
Bearing the brunt of covid-19: older people in low and middle income
countries [Online]. The BMJ
This commentary addresses neglection and stigma regarding mental health
disorders in China and their exacerbation during COVID-19 outbreak, and urge
implications to improve the situation
Ref. Yao H., Chen J. H. & Xu Y. F. (2020). Commentary: Patients with mental
health disorders in the COVID-19 epidemic [Online]. The Lancet Psychiatry
The paper examines multidimensional factors that can challenge vulnerable
populations during an influenza pandemic. Public health interventions are
stated to cooperate with the public to mitigate the pandemic.
Ref. Vaughan E. & Tinker T. (2009). Effective Health Risk Communication
About Pandemic Influenza for Vulnerable Populations. American Journal of
Public Health. 99(S2) pp. S324-S332.
Open letter looking at the UK case complying with preventative measures, like
social distancing, which can be challenging, particular for people who rely on
care-givers; and also suggesting that a disability-inclusive COVID-19 response
is needed, both in the UK and as the pandemic unfolds globally.
Ref. Kuper H., Banks L. M., Bright T. & Shakespeare T. Disability-inclusive
COVID-19 response: What it is, why it is important and what we can learn
from the United Kingdom’s response.
Focusing on cases in China, the paper calls for nations to ensure amendments
of their legal frameworks regarding public health and emergency preparedness
fully engage a rights-based disability perspective.
Ref. Qi F. & Hu L. (2020). Including people with disability in the COVID-19
outbreak emergency preparedness and response in China.
The paper discusses potential risk to the health of people with disabilities in
residential care institutions during the COVID-19 outbreak by looking at
evidence from Romania.
Ref. Safta-Zecheria L. (2020). Challenges posed by COVID-19 to the health of
people with disabilities living in residential care facilities in Romania
This article shows the different challenges people with disabilities are facing
during the COVID emergency in Iran and provides several recommendations.
Ref. Jalali M., Shahabi S., Lankarani K. B., Kamali M. & Mojgani P. (2020).
COVID-19 and disabled people: perspectives from Iran.
This paper shed new light on how parents of children with SEND would like to
be supported during the COVID-19 pandemic, considering that COVID-19
measures such as self-isolation and social distancing may be particularly
challenging for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
and their families, given the reliance of many on carefully established routines
and relationships as well as professional and informal support.
Ref. Toseeb U., Asbury K., Code A., Fox L., Deniz E. (2020). Supporting
Families with Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities During
COVID-19.
This editorial paper mentions the issue of children with disabilities who face
additional challenges that society throws in their way and puts emphasis on
rights-based strategies and tools to be in place for COVID-19 response.
Ref. Schiariti V. (2020). The human rights of children with disabilities during
health emergencies: the challenge of COVID-19.
Government's response strategies for persons with disabilities
East Asia and Pacific
This link to the webpage of the department of empowerment of persons with
disabilities in Thailand provides information on COVID-19 response for
persons with disabilities including statistics on infected patients and general
information on the prevention measures.
Ref. Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (2020).
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.
A link to public advices during COVID-19 crisis in South Korea, including
compliance with the national code of conduct and mass facilities for children
and seniors
Ref. CDMH & CDCH (2020). Public Advice [Online]. CDMH & CDCH .
Europe and Central Asia
Advice is given on the approach to supporting people with a learning disability
and people with autism when providing treatment for COVID-19
Ref. NHS England (2020). Clinical guide for front line staff to support the
management of patients with a learning disability, autism or both during the
coronavirus pandemic – relevant to all clinical specialities
A link to COVID-19 guidance and regulations, including for residential care,
new adult social care guidance to protect the most vulnerable
Ref. GOV.UK (2020). Social care
Latin America & the Caribbean
An online paper on COVID-19 response in Brazil. It includes US$ 1 billion of
the Continuous Cash Benefit program for persons with disabilities in Brazil.
Ref. Foreign trade and international affairs (2020). Brazil’s Policy Responses
to COVID-19.
A link to ministry of health in Peru regarding the COVID-19 response. It
includes technical guide for the mental health care of the affected population,
families, and community in the context of COVID-19.
Ref. Ministerio de Salud (MINSA). (2020) Plataforma digital unica del Estado
Peruano.
A link to ministry of health in Ecuador regarding the COVID-19 response. It
includes a protocol for tele-assisted mental health care at COVID-19 and
COVID-19 psychosocial risk prevention protocol.
Ref. Ministerio de Salud Pública. (2020). Documentos normativos Covid-19
Ecuador.
A link to ministry of health in Mexico regarding the COVID-19 response.
Under the people with disabilities tab, data ranged from general information to
consultation documents are available.
Ref. Gobierno de México. (2020). Información Accesible. [Online]. [Viewed 9
May 2020]. Available at: https://coronavirus.gob.mx/informacion-accesible/
South Asia
Pakistan COVID-19 response guidelines – it includes the Clinical Management
Guidelines for COVID-19 Infections, which says the management of severe
and critical disease to ensure managing every critically ill COVID-19 patient
by a group of healthcare providers which includes at least a pulmonologist, an
infectious diseases expert and a critical care specialist.
Ref. Government of Pakistan. (2020). Home/Guidelines.
This webpage of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in India includes a
resources section providing guidelines for elder people, patients with COVID-
19, and on home quarantine.
Ref. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (2020). MOHFW Home.
NGOs /Social enterprises /Foundations
The statement urges to not leave persons with disabilities behind by taking
appropriate measures, such as remove the barriers that group faces in accessing
health services and hygiene products and consider reasonable accommodation
measures.
Ref. Bridging the Gap (2020). The impact of COVID-19 on persons with
disabilities
COVID-19 blog series that addresses concerns on the immediate and longer
term impacts of COVID-19 on PWDs and suggests implications, focusing on
gender, social inclusion and safeguarding
Ref. Social Development Direct (2020). COVID-19 Blog Series
Easy reading instruction on 7 simple tips to talk to kids about COVID-19
Ref. Save the Children. (2020). 7 simple tips on how to talk to kids about the
coronavirus [Online]. Save the Children
The guideline of ICRC to support the ICRC’s delegations and métiers in their
response to COVID-19
Ref. ICRC. (2020). COVID-19: Inclusive Programming – Ensuring Assistance
and Protection Addresses the Needs of Marginalized and At-risk People
[Online]. ICRC.
A list of opportunities, news and events on the COVID-19 crisis and its issues
regarding women and girls with disabilities
Ref. European Disability Forum. (2020). Women and Girls with disabilities
[Online]. European Disability Forum.
A technical note to support child protection practitioners to better respond to
the child protection risks during a COVID-19 pandemic
Ref. The Alliance. (2020). Technical Note on the Protection of Children during
the Coronavirus Pandemic [Online]. The Alliance
A news promoting CBM’s activities in response to COVID-19 for persons with
disabilities
Ref. CBM. (2020). Including People with Disabilities in the COVID-19
Response [Online]. CBM
Regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, this article reminds relevant laws in the US
that prohibiting rationing measures when they result in the denial of care on
the basis of disability to an individual who would benefit from it and promotes
preventing discrimination in the treatment of COVID-19 patients
Ref. DREDF. (2020). Preventing Discrimination in the Treatment of COVID-
19 Patients: The Illegality of Medical Rationing on the Basis of Disability
[Online]. DREDF
The article addresses the need to examine the potential for COVID-19 to
increase the risk of violence against women and girls and suggest gender-
inclusive measures during the COVID-19 crisis
Ref. Social Development Direct. (2020).Why we need to talk more about the
potential for COVID -19 to increase the risk of violence against women and
girls [Online]. Social Development Direct
Accessible information on Covid-19 and Disability
A collection of practical tools for a disability inclusive COVID-19 response
including comprehensive guidelines, recommendations and overviews of
resources on how to ensure that people with disabilities included.
Ref. Dutch Coalition on Disability and Development. (2020). Practical Tools
for a Disability Inclusive COVID-19 Response.
COVID-19 information and other tips for supporting persons with dementia.
Ref. Alzheimer’s association. (2020). Coronavirus (COVID-19): Tips for
Dementia Caregivers.
The webpage with up-to-date information and links to government and
institutional guidance in the UK regarding persons with disabilities and the
COVID-19 response. The information ranges from general COVID-19
information including informational videos to relevant complaints and legal
resources.
Ref. Disability Rights UK. (2020). Coronavirus
This video states why people with disabilities are more vulnerable to the
Covid-19 pandemic.
Ref. Humanity & Inclusion UK. (2020). Disability becomes an additional layer
of vulnerability" - COVID-19 - Humanity & Inclusion
Easy-to-read information about Coronavirus available in many languages
Ref. Inclusion Europe. (2020). Easy-to-read information about Coronavirus
available in many languages [Online]. Inclusion Europe
General information on COVID-19 including guideline for actions at individual
level
Ref. Mencap. (2020). Information about Coronavirus [Online]. Inclusion
Europe
Easy-read guideline for PWDs’ protective practices against COVID-19
Ref. Green Mountain Self Advocates. (2020). COVID-19 Information by and
for People with Disabilities [Online]. Green Mountain Self Advocates
Easy-read guideline for protective practices against COVID-19 at individual
level
Ref. Chosen Power. (2020). COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines (Easy Read)
[Online]. Chosen Power
Evidence from other media sources and blogs
This article uses the data of the Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS) Jobs Report
to see changes in the number of working-age people with disabilities during the
COVID-19 pandemic. It turned out that there has been a 20% reduction in the
employment of persons with disabilities, whereas 14% in the employment of
those without.
Ref. Disability Insider. (2020). COVID-19 recession hits workers with
disabilities harder. Disability Insider.
This link provides a group of resources regarding the members of Inclusion
International’s COVID-19 information for persons with intellectual disabilities.
Ref. Inclusion international. (2020). COVID 19: Our Members Resources and
Processes.
This post delivers the WB’s regional update saying that South Asian
governments must ramp up action to curb the health emergency, protect their
people, especially the poorest and most vulnerable, and set the stage now for
fast economic recovery. The post includes current GDP data per South Asia
country with forecasts from October 2019 that indicates mostly negative trends.
Ref. World Bank. (2020). South Asia Must Ramp Up COVID-19 Action to
Protect People, Revive Economies.
This journal blog post states that communication, symptom monitoring,
management and caregiving strategies need to consider comorbidities, special
needs, and the variety of settings in which adults with intellectual and
developmental disabilities (IDD) live. It includes links of informational
materials on COVID-19 and disability inclusion.
Ref. Grier E., Lunsky Y., Sullivan W. F. & Casson I. (2020). Health care of
adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a time of COVID-19.
The news article addressing that the decision about treatment may not be within
a control of person infected with COVID-19 if a person has a disability and
urges to ensure a disability-inclusive COVID-19 response in the UK.
Ref. Rose B. (2020). Coronavirus: 'I know my life will not be saved in this
pandemic'. BBC News.
The webpage with useful resources gathered for persons with learning
disability in Wales. It includes easy read guides, posters, videos, government
and public services updates, and helplines.
Ref. Learning Disability Wales. (2020). Coronavirus: resources for people with
a learning disability.
This news article points out that some of the media languages discriminates
persons in more vulnerable situations during the COVID-19 pandemic by
trying to reassure people that the virus may harm “only” elderly and
chronically ill people. “Good intentions accompanied with bad language often
do more harm than good”
Ref. Obosi S. (2020). Opinion: We need to change the language around
COVID-19
This webinar conducted from academic professionals around the world handles
the issues on Ageism, health and COVID-19
Ref. Corona Older. (2020). Ageism, health and COVID-19
A database of resources on how COVID-19 intersects with disability
Ref. Source. (2020). Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Pandemic
This blog discusses the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on people with
intellectual disabilities
Ref. Adams D. (2020). How coronavirus could affect the wellbeing of people
with intellectual disabilities
This news article addresses that a stronger support system for COVID-19
survivors since there is a possible post-intensive care syndrome that people
who spend time in an ICU due to COVID-19, saying that the new coronavirus
may lead many COVID-19 survivors to spend prolonged periods on a
ventilator under deep sedation
Ref. Servick K. (2020). For survivors of severe COVID-19, beating the virus is
just the beginning
An online news article reported that Pennsylvania’s critical care guidelines
discriminate against persons with disabilities during the COVID-19 outbreak
and that although the department of human services acknowledged such
potential of discrimination in the health care guidelines and revised the
guidelines, still there is a part where may exacerbate the biased care against
PWDs
Ref. Brubaker H. (2020). Activists say Pennsylvania’s critical-care guidelines
discriminate against the disabled for COVID-19 care. The Philadelphia
Inquirer
This online news article brought up the issues that social distancing is almost
impossible for PWDs and their care-givers, implicitly suggesting the need of
feasible solutions
Ref. Torres E. (2020). Social distancing ‘not possible’ for people with
disabilities raising challenges. abc News
An online news article reported that health information access during the
COVID-19 crisis in Germany showed language barriers to deaf people, and the
ministry of health later ensured to improve access to communication including
a coronavirus telephone hotline for the deaf and hearing impaired
Ref. Hammerstein L. V. (2020). How Germany's fight against coronavirus
excludes the deaf. DW
A website created for COVID-19 response to be older people-inclusive. The
site proposes a mortality calculator that addresses the importance of healthcare
focusing on older people
Ref. Lloyed-Sherlock P. Ebrahim S. Geffen L. & McKee M. (2020). Resources
and information on coronavirus and older people in developing countries
Personal experiences and recommendations to safeguard a child with
disabilities Ref. Love That Max. (2020). Medical care rationing and disability:
What parents need to know. Love That Max
Experiences and suggestions in terms of COVID-19 response in Kenya for
PWDs
Ref. Mugambi Paul. (2020). Why Social Isolation is a Greek term to the
disabled Kenyans: Author Mugambi Paul [Online]. Mugambi Paul
News on COVID-19 crisis placing disabled people at risk by lockdown
process.
Ref. Stuff. (2020). Coronavirus: Disabled people placed at risk by lockdown
process, lawyer says [Online]. Stuff
Suggestions on realistic measures to protect PWDs in L/MICs settings.
Ref. LSHTM. (2020). COVID-19 control in low-income settings and displaced populations: what can realistically be done? [Online]
A repository of links regarding COVID-19 response and disability inclusion.
Ref. Fremlin P. T. (2020). Disability Debrief: news on coronavirus response
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Easy-read English information on what the coronavirus is
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