Covid's Impact on the Disabled Community

The video discusses the global disabled community, highlighting that 15% of the world's population lives with disabilities. It covers the impact of COVID-19 on disabled individuals, emphasizing the importance of accessibility in digital platforms like Zoom. The video also addresses ableism in medical care and the need for equitable treatment. Positive changes, such as increased work-from-home flexibility, are noted as beneficial outcomes of the pandemic.

What percentage of the globe's population lives with some kind of disability?

How has the pandemic affected the disabled community's access to training and resources?

How can companies ensure their digital services are accessible to disabled individuals?

What role do captions and sign language interpreters play in making virtual meetings accessible for the deaf community?

What are some of the barriers faced by disabled individuals in accessing medical care during the pandemic?

In what ways can organizations remove ableism to benefit from the talents of disabled individuals?

What positive developments have emerged for disabled individuals as a result of the pandemic?