Guardian

An international conference on AIDS last month focused on the problems of disabled people and HIV, which are often ignored because of misconceptions about disability and sexuality.

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“People with disabilities are the world’s largest minority group but a substantial number within the AIDS community are yet to recognise them as vulnerable,” said Emelia Timpo, a senior adviser for UNAids.

A 2004 World Bank study showed that almost all known risk factors for HIV and AIDS are increased for people with disabilities.

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