COVID-19 Special Collection

Fear, Isolation, and Invisibility during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study of Adults with Physical Disabilities in Marginalized Communities in Southeastern Michigan in the United States

This study published in the journal Disabilities examines the initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adults with physical disabilities from marginalized communities in southeastern Michigan, one of the early pandemic epicenters in the United States. The study used semi-structured, qualitative interviews with 15 adults with moderate-to-severe disabilities. Three overarching themes emerged: fear, feelings of isolation, and a sense of being invisible. The article is available free in full text.

Keywords (including specific disabilities and audiences): independent living, physical disabilities, Social isolation, interviews
Disability area: Cross disability
Life area: Community participation
Product type: Journal article
Published: 2022-02-27
Available at: https://www.mdpi.com/2673-7272/2/1/10
Produced by: Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Promoting Healthy Aging for People with Long-Term Physical Disabilities (90RTHF0001 Learn more about this project.)