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Covid-19 teaches us a lot about differences in the disability community

Posted on April 30, 2020

Originally published April 30, 2020 by Forbes
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While people with disabilities are generally at higher risk from Covid-19, there are differences within the community that can have substantial impacts on a person’s safety. These include whether the person lives at home; whether the person is employed or has a job that can be done remotely; whether the person has a physical disability or an “invisible” disability; and whether the person belongs to a racial or ethnic minority group.

Read the full story from Forbes here.

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