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COVID-19: New reality a challenge for people with intellectual disabilities, Winnipeg advocate says

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While navigating the new world of physical distancing during the coronavirus pandemic has been difficult for all Manitobans, a local disability advocate says it can be even more of a challenge for people with intellectual disabilities.

Carlos Sosa, a director at Inclusion Winnipeg, told 680 CJOB that not having access to city services can be jarring for those who are accustomed to using them as part of a daily routine. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] People who relied on the public library to access the internet will also have a harder time staying connected with friends and family now that libraries are closed, he said. “You lack connection because you lack access to technology, because you

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