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Impact of employment loss on people with intellectual disabilities during the covid-19 pandemic

Losing a job or daytime activity can have a major impact on people with intellectual disabilities.

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The AWVB studied this issue during the COVID-19 pandemic, when many people lost access to structured activities. The results are summarized in this factsheet.

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