Coronavirus: Pandemic has been a ‘struggle’ for people with disabilities, advocate says

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Disability advocate Anthony Frisina says services that people with disabilities rely on have been reduced, causing some people to feel isolated, which has affected their mental health.

, which highlights the barriers people with disabilities face on a day-to-day basis and celebrates the contributions they have made.Frisina says the week is not just about calling for more ramps or hand railings, although he says that would help.Disability advocates say people with disabilities largely overlooked during COVID-19 pandemic

“We need to keep the conversation going, not let it fall by the wayside, so that the eventual outcome that accessibility and inclusion becomes second nature rather than something we think of as an afterthought,” said Frisina. Frisina says he will be promoting the new dynamic symbol of access throughout the community this week, as well as the message of accessibility, awareness and inclusion.

 

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