Naomie-Jade Ladry

Naomie-Jade Ladry

Sciences humaines appliquées, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

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6 January 2023 in Disabilities
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NFNoémie Fortin-Bédard
Noémie Fortin-Bédard
MLMarie-Eve Lamontagne
Marie-Eve Lamontagne
NLNaomie-Jade Ladry
Naomie-Jade Ladry
DBDavid Bouchard
David Bouchard
JLJosiane Lettre
Josiane Lettre
François RouthierFrançois Routhier
François Routhier
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the province of Quebec, Canada implemented stringent measures to mitigate virus transmission, which considerably affected the life of people with disabilities (PWD). The objective of this study was to explore the experiences of PWD during the first year of COVID-19 restrictions across the province. Participants who self-identified as having a disability in the Ma Vie et la pandémie study (MAVIPAN) were invited to participate in a semi-structured interview between December 2020 and May 2021. A mixed inductive and deductive approach was used to conduct a thematic analysis using NVivo 12. Forty PWD from Quebec, Canada participated in the interviews (mean [SD] age, 55.4 [15.5] years, 50% women). A deterioration in mental health and a reduction in social contact with loved ones were reported. PWD experienced delays and cessation of health services and reported feeling at risk of contracting severe strains of COVID-19 because of their health condition. Enhanced difficulties experienced by PWD and the lack of consideration specific to PWD by public authorities during COVID-19 was particularly concerning for participants in this study. Future studies should explore the value of implementing social programs specifically targeting PWD to enhance support as the pandemic continues.