Covid-19 Disabled People 2020-06-17
2020-06-17
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The Government's commitment to supporting disabled individuals during and after the pandemic.
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?
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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