Disabled people finally given a voice on HIV and AIDS
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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