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UN Human Rights Office Pushing Countries To Better Address Needs Of People With Disabilities During Pandemic.
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Disability Scoop (5/1, Diament) reports the United Nations Human Rights Office “is pushing countries around the world to do more to address the needs of people with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.” Governments around the world “should consider several steps to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on people with disabilities, including removing individuals from institutions and granting testing priority, according to guidance from the United Nations.” The guidance also recommends countries “should ensure that staff supporting people with disabilities in the community are exempt from stay-at-home orders, individuals with disabilities are not restricted from being outside and protective equipment is available, the guidance states.”.
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