UCC researchers examine impact of Covid restrictions on young people with disabilities

Researchers hope to contribute to national debates on how best to promote inclusive learning in the future

Lead researcher Dr Claire Edwards hopes the project will develop valuable insights into how to create a better society for all. File Picture

Researchers at University College Cork (UCC) are studying how Covid-19 public health restrictions have impacted the lives of young people with disabilities.

Figures show that people with disabilities aged 20-64 are more than twice as likely to be unemployed as their able-bodied counterparts (26.5% vs 11.5%, according to the 2016 census). This issue of underrepresentation has likely been exacerbated by the pandemic.