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Covid-19: Disabled People

Wednesday 17 June 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Government has revised transport guidance to consider disabled travellers
  • Department acknowledges difficulties faced by disabled people with social distancing
  • Government aims to address concerns about reactions from others towards disabled people

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Emma Hardy Lab Kingston upon Hull East
Context

The Government's commitment to supporting disabled individuals during and after the pandemic.

Question

What recent assessment has the government made about how the coronavirus is affecting disabled people? Parents with children who have special educational needs are worried that they will face abuse for not wearing a mask on public transport. Will the government ensure their messaging clearly explains exemptions?

Answer from Mims Davies

The Department for Transport has revised transport guidance to consider disabled travellers, including details about exemptions. The government recognises difficulties faced by some people with disabilities when it comes to social distancing and the impact of others' reactions.

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