surveys

This brief report presents a 24-month update from a survey of more than 2,600 direct support professionals (DSPs) and frontline supervisors who support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to live independently in the community. The survey finds that, while vaccination rates are increasing, participants report declines in physical and mental health.

This journal article describes results of a survey of 439 adults with disabilities about their concerns of the COVID-19 disease, vaccines, and hesitancy toward vaccination to learn more about factors that influence vaccination hesitancy. Results indicate that concern about vaccines was the most significant predictor of hesitancy, even after considering demographic, economic, and geographic factors. The findings indicate that some individuals may be more hesitant because they are more concerned about vaccine safety than COVID-19 infection.

This journal article explores the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic for people with mobility disabilities across a variety of topics related to community engagement including social interactions with family and friends, and access to caregivers, groceries, transportation, and employment.

In this article, the authors surveyed people with disabilities in rural and nonrural communities, finding variance across communities and disability types in levels of trust of information about COVID-19 and in adherence to community health guidelines. The findings highlight the importance of collaborating with trusted partners in the disability community to promote effective messaging.