Each level of government has all hands on deck to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing several initiatives on Quebec’s most vulnerable populations.
But one group says they’ve been completely forgotten about and are struggling through the crisis: people living with disabilities.
Linda Gauthier has several health issues, including asthma and emphysema. She also uses a wheelchair. With COVID-19 spreading fast throughout the Montreal area, Gauthier feels it’s no longer safe to step outside. “If I catch the virus, I might not live through that,” Gauthier said.
One of her biggest challenges, she says, is getting groceries. Delivery wait times span weeks. In addition, Gauthier says, many people living with disabilities can’t even shop online. “Th
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