ABSTRACT
Our world has been transformed by the coronavirus and the infection it causes. The severity of the disease and the consequences of the state of alarm do not affect everyone equally, being people with intellectual and developmental disabilities one of the most vulnerable groups. INICO and Plena inclusion conducted a study to analyze the impact of COVID-19 and lockdown on people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, direct support professionals, and disability organizations. To address this goal, four online surveys were developed and completed by almost 1.500 participants from all the Spanish regions. The results indicate that, despite the efforts made by the third sector, the health crisis has unveiled the deficiencies of our support system, which leads us to reflect on three fundamental aspects: the degree to which the development and maintenance of natural support networks is carried out when the person lives in a specific environment;the extent to which the support offered from the third sector reaches individuals outside the disability services network;and the role of our educational system in guaranteeing the right to education for people with special support needs. © 2021 University of Salamanca. All rights reserved.