People with disabilities are disproportionately impacted by #COVID19.
Especially when vaccine supply is limited, countries should ensure that people with disabilities can access them.
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To stop the spread of #COVID19, all prevention measures, including vaccination, must be available to people with disabilities.
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No one is safe until everyone is safe! #VaccinEquity
When planning #COVID19 vaccination, governments should prioritize
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older people w/ disabilities
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people w/ disabilities w/ relevant underlying health conditions
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disability support services staff in health & social care settings
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To facilitate effective vaccination delivery for persons with disabilities, health providers should
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provide accessible #COVID19 vaccine info & vaccination processes
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Ensure accessibility to vaccination sites
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Residential institutions & long-term care facilities should
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share #COVID19 vaccine info βΉοΈ & vaccination processes with residents, their families & support networks
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offer residents medical consultations for specific inquiries
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#Disability is a global public health issue.
People w/ disabilities, especially in lower-income countries have less access to health care & assistive technology.
Find out how this partnership between WHO & @Paralympics helps address the issue πbit.ly/3izbvNa
Through this agreement, WHO & @Paralympics will collaborate to
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improve access to quality rehabilitation & assistive technology
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mitigate inequalities & promote equal opportunities & participation in sports for people with disabilities.
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The partnership between WHO & @Paralympics will provide a platform for more people with disabilities to participate in sport & ensure they have the care & technologies they need to fulfil their potential.
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