Abstract
To reflect about the barriers experienced by the deaf population during the COVID-19 pandemic, the proposals to overcome communication barriers in health care and the role of public policies in effecting the social inclusion of deaf people. Reflection based on studies on health care for deaf people, the COVID-19 pandemic and public accessibility policies. The global crisis of COVID-19 has deepened pre-existing inequalities in the world, in addition to highlighting the vulnerability of people with disabilities, including deaf. Government, institutional and social initiatives to mitigate difficulties in communicating to deaf people have been made, but they are still insufficient to guarantee protection for them in this pandemic and full inclusion in health care. Social inclusion, supported by law, and the linguistic accessibility of deaf people still need to generate broad and concrete actions so that deaf people can enjoy their rights as citizens.
Highlights
The year 2019 had its beginning marked by an international emergency, caused by the New Coronavirus, designated by the World Health Organization (WHO) as Sars-Cov-2
This population faces a barrier in access to water, basic sanitation and personal protective equipment, configuring working conditions that interfere in meeting social distancing
This study aims to talk about the barriers experienced by the deaf population during the COVID-19 pandemic, to highlight proposals to overcome communication barriers in health care and to highlight the role of public policies in effecting the social inclusion of deaf people
Summary
The year 2019 had its beginning marked by an international emergency, caused by the New Coronavirus, designated by the World Health Organization (WHO) as Sars-Cov-2 This virus corresponds to the causative agent of the disease called COVID-19. It is understood that the virus disproportionately affects population groups, with a higher risk for those with low socioeconomic status(2) This population faces a barrier in access to water, basic sanitation and personal protective equipment, configuring working conditions that interfere in meeting social distancing. Even in so-called normal circumstances, people with disabilities are less likely to have access to health, care, education, employment and community participation They are more likely to live in poverty, experiencing higher rates of violence, neglect and abuse, as well as being among the most marginalized in any community affected by the crisis. Difficulties in communicating and disseminating information can impair health care for deaf people even more, which can lead to mistaken actions, promote fear and insecurity and impair the development of disease prevention actions
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