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
"Even if someone were to complain their identity would not be protected and they would face consequences for their complaint… Continue Reading”
"There is no help for adapting to distance learning education, particularly for children with mental health, ADD, autism, etc, where… Continue Reading”
“There are still care workers working in multiple sites which put people living in institutions at risk.” Continue Reading”
“The cessation of various physical therapies required will result in greatly increased pain and loss of function.” Continue Reading”
"Many persons with disabilities thrive on routine, being out in the public, meeting with family and friends. Many people with… Continue Reading”
"My son was given understandable, illustrated information by his workshop management. We were also called by his group management during… 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
