inclusive resilience: empowering people living with disabilities in the fight against Covid-19
Abstract
Background The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges to societies worldwide, with public health emergencies exacerbating the vulnerabilities of marginalized populations. Among these groups, persons with disabilities face unique and disproportionate hardships during such crises. The United Nations' Sustainable Development Agenda underscores the importance of inclusivity and ensuring the rights of all individuals, including those with disabilities, to lead lives of dignity and security. This paper aims to shed light on the plight of persons with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic by reviewing the impact of the virus on their rights and well-being. Methods This review draws on information from the United Nations Human Rights office of the high commissioner, as well as data and examples from various countries across the world. The paper explores specific topics related to COVID-19 and the rights of persons with disabilities. It delves into the challenges faced by individuals who heavily rely on support from others for their daily living, discussing the isolation and difficulties they endure during lockdown procedures. Results The review reveals that persons with disabilities encounter significant obstacles and heightened vulnerability during the COVID-19 crisis. Those reliant on assistance face severe challenges when support systems become inaccessible or disrupted due to lockdown measures. The isolation resulting from restricted mobility and limited support compromises their well-being and survival. Additionally, individuals residing in institutional settings suffer an increased risk of exposure to the virus, leading to alarming death tolls in such facilities. Conclusion The COVID-19 pandemic has shed light on the critical importance of prioritizing the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities during public health emergencies. The review highlights the disproportionate impact of the virus on this vulnerable group, with specific emphasis on those relying on support and those residing in institutions. As societies work to combat and recover from the pandemic, it is imperative to ensure inclusivity and equitable access to healthcare, support services, and essential information for persons with disabilities.All authors who submit their paper for publication will abide by following provisions of the copyright transfer: 1. The copyright of the paper rests with the authors. And they are transferring the copyright to publish the article and used the article for indexing and storing for public use with due reference to published matter in the name of concerned authors. 2. The authors reserve all proprietary rights such as patent rights and the right to use all or part of the article in future works of their own such as lectures, press releases, and reviews of textbooks. 3. In the case of republication of the whole, part, or parts thereof, in periodicals or reprint publications by a third party, written permission must be obtained from the Managing Editor of JPRM. 4. The authors declare that the material being presented by them in this paper is their original work, and does not contain or include material taken from other copyrighted sources. Wherever such material has been included, it has been clearly indented or/and identified by quotation marks and due and proper acknowledgements given by citing the source at appropriate places. 5. The paper, the final version of which they submit, is not substantially the same as any that they had already published elsewhere. 6. They declare that they have not sent the paper or any paper substantially the same as the submitted one, for publication anywhere else. 7. Furthermore, the author may only post his/her version provided acknowledgement is given to the original source of publication in this journal and a link is inserted wherever published. 8. All contents, Parts, written matters, publications are under copyright act taken by JPRM. 9. Published articles will be available for use by scholars and researchers. 10. IJPRM is not responsible in any type of claim on publication in our Journal. .