As health experts and government officials stress the importance of social distancing to fight the novel coronavirus pandemic, workers and families who care for those with developmental disabilities are faced with the harsh realization that it's an impossible task for them. 'We have to work
As health experts and government officials stress the importance of social distancing to fight the novel coronavirus pandemic, workers and families who care for those with developmental disabilities are faced with the harsh realization that it's an impossible task for them.
McQueen said it was"not at all" possible to practice social distancing, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention described as maintaining a distance of 6 feet between yourself and others. It is one of the many challenges facing those with disabilities and the people who care for them amid the pandemic.
Changes in routine like these can be difficult for those who she works with, a lot of whom have autism. Harris had to explain to him this week that because restaurants closed their dining rooms, they wouldn't be able to go out for a meal. Since then, she and the staff at the residence have now had to explain no visitors are allowed anymore.
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