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Increased age and preexisting health conditions affected COVID-19 outcomes among people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, according to results of a cohort study published in
JAMA Network Open.
“To better understand COVID-19 outcomes among people with [intellectual and developmental disabilities], the present study used a sample of adults [in this population] receiving residential support services in New York City, the epicenter of the pandemic in the U.S.,”
Scott D. Landes, PhD
âImagine if you had a loved one with a disability who was non-verbal. On Monday, Canada s national advisory committee on immunization released updated guidance for vaccine prioritization and disabled people living in group homes are mentioned under âStage 2,â but there is no direct mention of those not living in a group home. âI would think it would be common sense to prioritize the disability community but it doesnât appear to be ⦠on the governmentâs radar,â said Kirby-McIntosh. Advocates argue that disabled people should be included in the initial stages of vaccination because some disabled people struggle with public health measures such as wearing a mask and physical distancing.
The Center for Public Representation issued the following news:
The Center, together with a broad cross section of the disability, aging, and civil rights organizations, urged the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts to take specific steps to ensure individuals at high risk of complications from COVID-19 have equitable access to the vaccines.
These recommendation include: (1) the development and distribution of accessible, plain language resources in multiple formats; (2) broadening the list of qualifying co-morbid conditions, and creating pathways to vaccination for other individuals at higher risk of severe illness and death; (3) targeting outreach and vaccination resources to communities hard hit by the virus; and (4) ensuring accessible vaccination sites and procedures for securing vaccine appointments.