In recent years, HIV and AIDS is being recognized as a growing problem among people with disabilities. Research indicates that people with disabilities are at equal or higher risk to HIV infection compared to non-disabled people, are highly vulnerable to sexual violence, and lack access to information, prevention, and treatment and care services. Women with disabilities, disabled members of ethnic and minority communities, disabled adolescents, and people with disabilities who live in institutions are particularly at a greater risk of contracting HIV.
Additionally, people living with HIV are likely to experience temporary and/or chronic impairments at different phases due to acquired infections and side effects from taking antiretroviral drugs which can prevent their full and equal participation in society.
Despite increasing awareness, the field of HIV and AIDS and Disability remains largely overlooked. It is essential that further research is completed for evidence-based policy and programming, and that policy and programmatic responses are integrated to promote inclusive practice and the mainstreaming of disability in HIV and AIDS development initiatives. This relates closely to article 25 of the Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities.
This keylist aims to raise awareness on the issue of HIV and AIDS for people with disabilities, providing access to key documents, tools and resources to support development practitioners, service providers, policy makers and people with disabilities.
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