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COVID-19 in Mexico: the experience of deafblind children told by their mothers
We have gathered two accounts of mothers of children with deafblindness in Naucalpan de Juárez (Mexico), to understand better what their personal situation is like.
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Autistic students in South Africa: how has their life changed?
The coronavirus pandemic spread to South Africa, with the first confirmed case announced on 5 March 2020 by Minister of Health Zweli Mkhize.
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The experience of a blind woman in Kenya under COVID-19 outbreak
This is one story as part of the Voices of People with Disabilities during COVID19 Outbreak series.
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What is it like to be a single mother of two persons with disabilities under COVID-19?
Karabo is a single mother who has two sons with disabilities. She lives in a suburban area in South Africa, where the majority of the population is Black and Indian and have a low income. Karabo is currently using crutches, meaning she is temporarily disabled.
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In Uganda, a Deaf man loses his leg after being shot during curfew
On 30 March, the President of Uganda declared a nationwide curfew from 7 pm to 6:30 am, which would run for 14 days to prevent the spread of the disease.
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Disability Rights During the Coronavirus Pandemic: Launch of the COVID-19 Disability Rights Monitor
Evidence is emerging that persons with disabilities are being disproportionately affected by the Coronavirus pandemic and emergency measures being taken by governments worldwide. As governments rush to respond to the virus, it is more critical than ever to guarantee that measures taken are fully inclusive of persons with disabilities and prevent human rights violations from taking place.
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When accessible information is far from a reality: Zimbabwe during COVID-19
This is one story as part of the Voices of People with Disabilities during COVID19 Outbreak series.