The survey is now closed.
SAVE THE DATE: The final report will be launched at an online event on Thursday 22 October, 15:00-17:00 CEST
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Our Aim
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.
Voices
"Yes send them [homeless people] to mental health shelters and hospitals but still only 50 percent." Continue Reading”
“Fear of not knowing how to keep the social distance” Continue Reading”
“Neither mouth protection nor disinfectants were distributed, nor is there any information specifically for the disabled - the test options… Continue Reading”
“The government closed the access of the nursing homes and many other institutions to the families, as well as reduced… Continue Reading”
“Concern about not being able to request medical attention, concern that there is no accessibility for deaf people in various… Continue Reading”
"Many persons with disabilities thrive on routine, being out in the public, meeting with family and friends. Many people with… Continue Reading”
Statements
COVID-19 Disability Rights Monitor calls on governments to ensure access to food, medication and essential supplies for persons with disabilities
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
Statement on behalf of the Coordinating Group of the COVID-19 Disability Rights Monitor at the Opening of the Twenty-Third Session of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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
COVID-19 Disability Rights Monitor (DRM) calls for an end to police violence and abuse against persons with disabilities and their family members
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
COVID-19 Disability Rights Monitor (DRM) calls for an emergency response to the catastrophic abuse of the human rights of persons with disabilities in institutions
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
Endorsement
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
