In this session, researchers will share their study examining the impacts of COVID-19 on the health-related quality of life of people living with HIV. This population was particularly poised to experience impacts related to concerns about contracting COVID-19 at work or commuting to work. Session participants will learn the results from the study and hear and implications for rehabilitation counseling practice and research.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the employment needs of people living with HIV during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Understand the associations between employment status, COVID-19 symptoms, and health-related quality of life.
• Learn about strategies for working with people living with HIV post-pandemic.