The world is facing enormous challenges nowadays caused by COVID-19. To support the global understanding of consequences of these challenges on persons with disabilities, this Initiative seeks to gather information (i) on the experiences of persons with disabilities, and (ii) on how States are responding to states of emergency situations in relation to this specific population.
“[In institutions for older persons with disabilities] there is not enough PPE, people are not properly isolated and staff is… Continue Reading”
"Many persons with disabilities thrive on routine, being out in the public, meeting with family and friends. Many people with… Continue Reading”
“Additional psychological stress due to insufficient information provided by the government (information is solely in the hands of the service… Continue Reading”
“In my country, although the government is doing a good job of protecting public health, there are no specific programs… Continue Reading”
"Mostly mental health concerns. I worry about children with disabilities who will be left behind. I worry about the long… Continue Reading”
“There is a danger of being denied medical treatment due to disability; fear of increased poverty, isolation, discrimination and violence.” Continue Reading”
In its final report, the COVID-19 Disability Rights Monitor (DRM) Coordinating Group calls for urgent action by States and the international community to halt the catastrophic failure to protect the… Read More
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It is with grave concern that the COVID-19 Disability Rights Monitor (DRM) calls on governments to take immediate emergency measures to ensure that persons with disabilities have access to food… Read More
At the opening of the 23rd session of the CRPD Committee, on 17 August 2020, Validity’s Co-Executive Director, Steven Allen spoke on behalf of the COVID-19 Disability Rights Monitor Coordinating… Read More
The COVID-19 Disability Rights Monitor Coordinating Group express their alarm about increasing police violence against persons with disabilities in the context of the pandemic, and are calling on governments around… Read More
On 20 April 2020, the COVID-19 Disability Rights Monitor (DRM) launched an international survey to monitor state measures concerning persons with disabilities amid the pandemic. The initial analysis of the… Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic is brewing a perfect storm that could facilitate violations for many people with disabilities who are subject to harmful practices; in particular, those with mystified or relatively rare conditions such as persons with albinism. Their situation, already… Continue Reading