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WHO DO I WANT TO BE DURING COVID-19?
FEAR ZONE LEARNING ZONE GROWTH ZONE
I grab food, toilet paper and I start to give up what I can't I think of others and see how to
medications that i dont need control help them
I spread emotions related to I stop compulsively consuming I live in the present and focus
fear and anger what hurts me, from food to on the future and look for a way
news to adapt to new changes

I complain frequently I identify my emotions I make my talents available to
those who need them

I forward all messages I recieve I become aware of the situation I am empathetic with myself
and think how to act and with others
I get mad easily I evaluate information before I keep a happy emotional state
spreading somthing false and spread hope, thank and
appreciate others

I recognize that we are all trying I practice quietude, patience,
to do our best relationships and creativity

„ COVID-19 exacerbating existing health may need, such as food, cleaning supplies,
conditions, particularly those related to medication or medical supplies to reduce
respiratory function, immune system the frequency with which they need to
function, heart disease or diabetes; access public places.
„ People with disability may also be „ Work from home if possible, especially if
disproportionately impacted by the the VI typically works in a busy or crowded
outbreak because of serious disruptions to environment.
the services they rely on.
„ Ensure that assistive products, if used,
APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN: are disinfected frequently; these include
wheelchairs, walking canes, walkers,
1. Reduce potential exposure to COVID-19 for
transfer boards, white canes, or any other
the visually impaired community:
product that is frequently handled and
„ Avoid crowded environments to the used in public spaces.
maximum extent possible and minimise
2. Put a plan in place to ensure
physical contact with other people. Try to
consider making necessary visits outside continuation of the care and support
of peak time periods. Take advantage of that the visually impaired needs:
special opening hours for people with „ If the VI relies on caregivers, consider
disability where these are offered. increasing the pool of those one can
„ If the visually impaired (VI) is not able to call upon, in preparation of one or more
access a hand basin or sink to wash their becoming unwell or needing to self-isolate.
hands regularly, they should work with their
„ If the VI organises caregivers through
family, friends and caregivers to identify
an agency, find out what contingency
adaptations.
measures they have in place to compensate
„ Make purchases online or request for a potential workforce shortage.
assistance from family, friends, or caregivers
„ Identify relevant organisations in the VI
to avoid accessing crowded environments.
community that one can access if they
„ Consider gathering urgent items that the VI need help.

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