Information provided by Center for Economic and Policy Research – Published: 2009-09-10 When the Census Bureau releases its yearly data on income poverty this Thursday, there will likely be little focus on disability as a cause and consequence of poverty. Yet, as a new report from the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) shows, the share of people experiencing income poverty who have disabilities is far larger than conventionally [...]
Information provided by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Published: 2009-05-04 The number of U.S. adults reporting a disability increased by 3.4 million between 1999 and 2005, according to a recent report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The study in today’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report also finds an estimated 1 in 5 U.S. adults ( 47.5 million, or 21.8 percent ) report a [...]
Information provided by Sandi Baker – Visual Innovation and Solutions - Published: 2009-01-06 In a previous article I wrote about the newest disability statistics in the United States. We will take a brief look at them, with some of them being in Florida as this is my principal place of office. Also we will discuss what the importance is of these statistics. —————————————————————————————————————————— The Statistics: HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN FLORIDA: The [...]
Information provided by Gary Griffin – Published: 2009-01-05 Although the risk of experiencing an income-limiting disability continues to rapidly rise among the American workforce, most workers are not preparing for the potential financial consequences that a disability can create. According to a new survey from the Council for Disability Awareness (CDA), a majority of workers – 56 percent – have never discussed with anyone how they would continue to pay [...]
Information provided by Statistics Canada – Published: 2008-12-27 Unemployment rates for persons with and without disabilities in Canada by provinces. Overall Unemployment rate of persons WITH a disability in Canada was 10.4% Unemployment rate of persons WITHOUT a disability in Canada was 6.8% —————————————————————————————————————————— Unemployment Statistics by Canadian Province Alberta – with a disability 5.5 % – without a disability 3.5% British Columbia – with a disability 8.9% – without [...]
Information provided by census.gov – Published: 2008-12-20 About one in five U.S. residents – 19 percent – reported some level of disability in 2005, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report released today. These 54.4 million Americans are roughly equal to the combined total populations of California and Florida. ————————————————————————————————————————————– About one in five U.S. residents – 19 percent – reported some level of disability in 2005, according to a [...]
Information provided by Sandi Baker – Published: 2008-12-15 The newest disability statistics have been released. These numbers show facts and figures on those with disabilities in the United States with comparisons in regards to those without disabilities. The newest disability statistics have been released. These numbers show facts and figures on those with disabilities in the United States with comparisons in regards to those without disabilities. The importance of these [...]
Information provided by Australian Bureau of Statistics – Published: 2008-12-13 In 2003 the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) estimated that 3,958,300 people or 20% of the Australian population had a disability. The ABS defined a disability as ‘any limitation, restriction or impairment, which has lasted, or is likely to last, for at least six months and restricts everyday activities’. - The ABS reported that a further 4,149,000 or 21% of [...]
Information provided by Stats Canada – Published: 2008-12-10 Demographic shifts in the structure of the Canadian population have an effect on the disability rate. Because of the higher disability rates for older Canadians, an aging population will produce a higher overall disability rate without any change in reporting patterns. In Canada between 2001 and 2006 the number of persons who reported having a disability increased by three-quarters of a million [...]
Information provided by Indiana Council on Independent Living – Published: 2011-01-28 New Demographic Study of People with Disabilities to be Released on Legislative Awareness Day. The Indiana Council on Independent Living (ICOIL) is preparing to release the first demographic study of people with disabilities in the State of Indiana. The report will be highlighted in the kick off and celebration of Legislative Awareness Day on February 3rd. The report, entitled [...]