Thread by @WHO

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

✅ older people w/ disabilities
✅ people w/ disabilities w/ relevant underlying health conditions
✅ 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

✅ provide accessible #COVID19 vaccine info & vaccination processes
✅ Ensure accessibility to vaccination sites

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Residential institutions & long-term care facilities should

✅ share #COVID19 vaccine info ℹ️ & vaccination processes with residents, their families & support networks
✅ 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 👉bit.ly/3izbvNa

Through this agreement, WHO & @Paralympics will collaborate to

✅ improve access to quality rehabilitation & assistive technology
✅ 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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