Inquiry launched into Support of Disabled People During Omicron
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The Disability Rights Commissioner is so concerned about the situation for disabled people during omicron, she has launched an inquiry.Paula Tesoreiro says she is worried about a lack of targeted, accessible information for disabled people, support for testing, help for those experiencing difficulties self-isolating, and the continuity of essential in-home services for disabled people. She says she has heard multiple anecdotes about people being let down by the current response.