Links Growing Between HIV And Disability

The growing relationship between HIV/AIDS and disability is an emerging issue and cause for concern as persons with disabilities are at higher risk of exposure to HIV. There is a growing understanding that persons living with HIV or AIDS are also at risk of becoming disabled on a permanent or episodic basis as a result of their condition. Like any other person, persons with disabilities require information on HIV/AIDS and access to programmers, services, and resources. In most countries, the situation of persons with disabilities is further compounded by societal barriers that hinder their...