International Day of Persons with Disabilities

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities

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Aarthi Sivaraman

@judithheumann -- disabled people need to be actively engaged and demand to be part of planning on prevention and to ensure that they get the same level of services and not adversely affected during the COVID-19 pandemic.  
Thu, 12/03/2020 - 12:35
Aarthi Sivaraman

In case you missed it, the name of this fantastic documentary is Crip Camp, available on Netflix.
Thu, 12/03/2020 - 12:36
Aarthi Sivaraman

Absolutely thrilled about this performance by @amadouetmariam!! Amazing! Thank you, Amadou and Mariam for sharing your talents with us and our global audience!
Thu, 12/03/2020 - 12:38
Sarah

@Ade: Can you please post the transcript of this entire session. Thank you
Thu, 12/03/2020 - 12:38
Aarthi Sivaraman

Charlotte McClain-Nhlapo @McNhlapo, the World Bank's Global Disability Advisor --many persons with disabilities have underlying conditions making them more susceptible to COVID-19, and they are less likely to have access to basic services, like health care, access to accessible water and hygiene sanitation, Many also may live in congregate settings, which ultimately puts them at greater risk,
Thu, 12/03/2020 - 12:41

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