Impact of COVID-19: Considerations for individuals with developmental disabilities across major life domains
| Autor: | Phillip D. Rumrill, Hannah E. Seward, Lauren Avellone, Kathy Sheppard-Jones |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Gerontology
2019-20 coronavirus outbreak Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) media_common.quotation_subject Rehabilitation Multitude Life domain 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Occupational Therapy Work (electrical) 030225 pediatrics Vocational education Pandemic Quality (business) 030212 general & internal medicine Psychology media_common |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation. 54:5-13 |
| ISSN: | 1878-6316 1052-2263 |
| DOI: | 10.3233/jvr-201112 |
| Popis: | BACKGROUND: The impact of COVID-19 and other health pandemics disproportionately affects individuals with developmental disabilities (DD) across a multitude of life domains including health, work, and education OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this article is to review some of the factors contributing to the unique impact of pandemics on individuals with DD Not only are individuals with DD at a heightened risk of contracting a pandemic illness but are also more likely to receive inequitable care and thus the potential to experience more fatal outcomes if contracted Challenges in receiving equitable services in times of a global crisis are observed in business and educational settings, as well Many individuals with DD require individualized supports to meet learning and vocational needs If the quality and continuity of those services are disrupted, individuals with DD risk termination from jobs or slowed progress in meeting educational goals CONCLUSION: Strategies for addressing concerns related to the impact of a pandemic on different life domains for individuals with DD are discussed © 2021 - IOS Press All rights reserved |
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