COVID-19 Disability Resources – Disability Rights Fund

Below are resources specific to a disability-type or a specific population such as women with disabilities.

COVID-19: Disability Rights Monitor A global initiative of which DRF is a member that is launching two surveys requesting official information from governments and requesting the testimonies of persons with disabilities and their representative organizations
COVID-19: the International Disability Alliance has launched a webpage for resources specific to the disability community
The Harkin Institute has created a resource page on COVID-19 and people with disabilities and other high-risk individuals
Disability & Philanthropy Forum shares a resource page on COVID-19 and people with disabilities
“COVID-19: Considerations for Children and Adults with Disabilities” Guidance by UNICEF, also available in accessible formats at this link
Age and Disability Capacity Programme (ADCAP) includes “Humanitarian inclusion standards for older people and people with disabilities” and “Good Practice Guide: embedding inclusion of older people and people with disabilities in humanitarian policy and practice”
An initial overview of specific social protection measures for persons with disabilities and their families in response to COVID-19 by the Centre for Inclusive Policy
Philanthropic Responses to COVID-19: 4 Disability-Inclusive Approaches A compilation by the Ford Foundation featuring examples of DRF’s work

Easy-to-read information about coronavirus Inclusion Europe has launched an easy-to-read webpage with information about the coronavirus. Available in multiple languages
UNICEF has provided an easy-to-read version of their guidance for children with disabilities and has created an easy-to-read guide on risk communication for children and adults with disabilities during the pandemic. Both available in English only

Read the DeafBlind Joint Statement by The World Federation of the DeafBlind [Also available in Spanish]
Learn how to share important COVID-19 information in a more accessible format from DRF’s Creating Accessible Social Media Posts for those who are DeafBlind tool
DeafBlind Community COVID-19 Information A Facebook group with a collection of resources about COVID-19 presented in an accessible format for people with DeafBlindness, including transcripts for videos
Read 10 tips for the DeafBlind to stay safe during COVID-19 from The World Federation of the DeafBlind

COVID-19 and Persons with Psychosocial Disabilities: A Joint Statement and Some Recommendations Review the statement and recommendations from Mad in Asia Pacific for persons with psychosocial disabilities & COVID-19
Mental health and psychosocial considerations during the COVID-19 outbreak Review the messages prepared by World Health Organization that can be used in communications to support persons with psychosocial disabilities during this difficult time
Managing Anxiety and Depression During COVID-19 Frequently update page from the Anxiety and Depression Association of America with resources on how to cope during COVID-19

“Responses to the COVID-19 pandemic must not discount women and girls” Statement from the UN Working Group on discrimination against women and girls urging gender sensitive intersectional approaches to COVID-19 responses
Promoting the Rights of Women and Girls with Disabilities A virtual event that was cancelled at CSW64 has been brought online, now with a COVID-19 focus
Review the findings of the COVID-19 at the Intersection of Gender and Disability Survey from Women Enabled International
Guidance from UN Women on the Protection of Women and Girls with Disabilities during COVID-19: A Priority

Review the five key points guidance from UNICEF on risk communication and overall considerations for children and adults with disabilities in the COVID-19 response. Available in multiple languages