COVID-19 and People with Disabilities
- This resource outlines the government's efforts to protect persons with disabilities within Canada against COVID-19.
- This page describes why people with disabilities may be more vulnerable to COVID-19, how to protect a loved one, how the healthcare system and COVID-19 assessment centers are accessible to people with disabilities, special considerations, the prevention control measures that have been implemented, and mental health considerations/supports.
Citation
Canada. Public Health Agency of Canada. COVID-19 and people with disabilities in Canada. Government of Canada, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/guidance-documents/people-with-disabilities.html
Overlapping Topics
Human Rights
Policy Sub-Topic
Policy Type
Policy Pronouncement