The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the confidence and selfesteem of youth with disabilities
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2021
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Gifted Community Centre (GCC)
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In June 2020, 6,366 confirmed cases of COVID-19 led to the first government response. This included limiting movement in places with reported cases, closure of public spaces with high human traffic, such as schools and public events, introduction of dusk-to-dawn curfews, and ensuring basic hygiene and social distancing. Many of the current protection measures, especially around transport and social distancing, make usual means of support and independence risky and challenging to access for youth with disabilities. Some persons with disabilities cannot practice social distancing due to their support needs. Access to information about COVID-19 is often not accessible for persons with disabilities. Though several reports have been published, little research has primarily focused on the impact of COVID-19 on youth with disabilities in Kenya. The studies instead have focused on persons with disabilities in general.
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Musau, S., Masila, T. & Murithi, J (2021) Impact of COVID-19 on Youth with Disabilities in Kenya. Nairobi: Gifted Community Centre.