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THE COUNCIL ON QUALITY AND LEADERSHIP: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Quality of Life of People with IDD

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It's widely known that people with developmental and intellectual disabilities are at much higher risk of getting COVID and dying from it. The Council on Quality and Leadership did a study on how the pandemic has impacted the quality of life of people with disabilities. The study found five outcomes which had the largest changes between 2019 and 2020. 

  • People experience continuity and security;
  • People interact with other members of the community;
  • People participate in the life of the community;
  • People have intimate relationships; and
  • People choose personal goals.

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