Introduction by confirmed patients to address public fears; and to consider ways to protect the privacy of confirmed patients. COVID-19 policies have often failed to provide coverage for people with disabilities, putting nation-wide survey to better understand policy shortfalls. From October 5 to December 10, the Commission conducted emergency surveys to understand the risks, interview family members of persons with developmental disabilities, and collect COVID-19 policies of the central and local governments. The survey showed that the government’s various coronavirus policies over the last year have failed to properly account for accessibility and fair services for people with disabilities. In a survey of families whose member has development disabilities, a large group of respondents (1,174 persons) said that the government's policies for persons with developmental disabilities had meager effects on how they were coping with the pandemic situation. On December 22, amid a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission announced the initial findings of the survey to shape public interest on this issue. Based on follow-up work and analysis, it plans to disclose the overall survey results and publish a report in the first quarter of 2021, and if necessary, use them for policy and institutional improvements. COVID-19 relief fund payments The Commission quickly initiated an investigation into a collective petition filed in April and the controversy surrounding exclusion of foreign nationals from emergency relief programs of local governments, which are designed to help residents deal with the pandemic situation and stimulate local economies. The Plenary Committee session in May concluded that such exclusions constitute unjustifiable discrimination and a violation of equal rights. Based on recommendations by the Commission, the local governments in question either made additional emergency relief payments available for foreign residents or made them eligible for subsequent emergency relief payments. 27 Introduction them at serious risks. The situation prompted the Commission to prioritize an emergency Part 1 Investigation of human rights violations against persons with disabilities during COVID-19 pandemic