COVID-19 and disabled people: perspectives from Iran

202094 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Maryam Jalali · Iran University of Medical Sciences

Saeed Shahabi · Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Kamran Bagheri Lankarani · Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Mohammad Kamali · Iran University of Medical Sciences

Parviz Mojgani · University of Applied Science and Technology

Abstract

This is a Current Issue because, at the time of writing, COVID-19 has affected many countries and territories worldwide and Iran ranked early on as one of the most seriously affected countries. As a result, this pandemic crisis poses a considerable challenge to people with disabilities in Iran. In this short article we show the different challenges people with disabilities are facing during the COVID emergency in Iran. In addition, we provide several recommendations, based on our perspective and experience in Rehabilitation and Health Policy Centres, to improve the situation in the content of the COVID-19 breakout.

Topics & Keywords

Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation Retinal and Optic Conditions Down syndrome and intellectual disability research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Disability & Society

Volume 35, Issue 5, pp. 844-847

DOI: 10.1080/09687599.2020.1754165

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