Disabled people in the time of COVID-19: identifying needs, promoting inclusivity
Elena S. Rotarou, Dikaios Sakellariou, Emily Julia Kakoullis, Narelle Warren
Abstract
T he COVID-19 pandemic has brought to stark relief, and further exacerbated, social disparities, including those experienced by disabled people, a global population of over 1 billion people, according to 2010 global population estimates [1]. Disabled people experience entrenched structural disadvantage, including barriers to accessing health care, increased poverty, lower employment, and lower education levels, in comparison to the general population [1].
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Government (linguistics)PopulationPovertyDisadvantageHealth careSocial distanceEconomic growthPandemicBusinessPolitical sciencePublic relationsMedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Environmental healthEconomicsLawPathologyDiseaseLinguisticsInfectious disease (medical specialty)PhilosophyLong-Term Effects of COVID-19COVID-19 and healthcare impactsDisability Rights and Representation