Persons with disabilities are especially vulnerable in the COVID19 pandemic. The International Disability Alliance (IDA) has compiled a list of the main barriers that persons with disabilities face in this emergency situation along with some practical solutions and recommendations. The document was developed based on inputs received from their members around the world aiming to assist global, regional, national and local advocacy to more efficiently address the range of risks persons with disabilities face.
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