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Last modified: June 17, 2022
COVID-19 Resources
As cases of the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19 continue to rise in worldwide, research has shown that older adults and persons with disabilities may be particularly susceptible to the disease. In an effort to help provide persons with disabilities helpful information regarding the virus, the Disability Insider has compiled the following resources:
Africa
Egypt
Coronavirus information app for deaf people
Coronavirus auto-testing service for people with hearing disabilities
Malawi
African Federation of the Deafblind – COVID-19 Containment Measures Not Inclusive
Morocco
Ministry of Solidarity and Social Development – COVID-19 Website
COVID-19 – Sign Language
Mozambique
COVID-19 Rapid needs assessment of older people
Nigeria
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Nigeria – Research Paper
Center for Citizens with Disabilities – COVID-19: Take measures to protect yourself, CCD advises persons with disabilities
The Albino Foundation – COVID-19 Disability Inclusion Emergency Response
Rwanda
Rwanda National Union of the Deaf – Announcement on Enhanced COVID-19 Prevention Measures
Uganda
Ministry of Health – COVID-19 Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19
Global Figures: 0 total confirmed cases, 0 total confirmed deaths. Source: Johns Hopkins CSSE.
News
- 1. More caution in health services as cases rise
- 2. COVID-19 support extended for vulnerable communities
- 3. RC told disabled people disproportionately affected during Omicron wave
- 4. Study reveals COVID was deadlier for people with intellectual disabilities
- 5. Risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s disease increases by 50-80% in older adults