Disabilities
16.1 million Number of people with limitations
in cognitive functioning or who have a mental or emotional illness that interferes with daily activities, including those with Alzheimer’s disease and mental retarda- tion. This group comprises 7 percent of the population 15 and older. This inclu- ded 8 million with one or more problems that interfere with daily activities, such as frequently being depressed or anxious, trouble getting along with others, trouble concentrating and trouble coping with stress.
On the Job 13.3 million Number of 16- to 64-year-olds who
reported difficulty finding a job or remai- ning employed because of a health con- dition.
46% Percentage of people 21 to 64 having
some type of disability who were employ- ed. The employment rate ranged from 75 percent of those with a nonsevere disabi- lity to 31 percent with a severe disability. For those without a disability, the em- ployment rate is 84 percent for the same period.
59% Percent of people 21 to 64 with dif-
ficulty hearing that were employed. The corresponding percentage for those with difficulty seeing was 41 percent.
48%
Percentage of people 21 to 64 with a nonsevere disability who work full time. This compares with 63 percent without a disability and 16 percent with a severe disability.
6% Percentage of disabled workers 16
and older who used public transporta- tion to commute to work. In addition, 69 percent of people with a disability drove alone, 13 percent carpooled, 4 per- cent walked and 3 percent used a taxi- cab, motorcycle, bicycle or other means. Source: 2008 American Community Sur- vey
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21% Percentage of disabled workers 16 and
older who worked in the educational ser- vices and health care and social assistance industries.
Source: 2008 American Community Survey
Income and Poverty $2,250 Median monthly earnings for people
21 to 64 with a nonsevere disability. This compares with $2,539 for those with no disability and $1,458 for those with a se- vere disability.
$2,252 Median monthly earnings for people
21 to 64 with difficulty hearing. The cor- responding figure for those with difficulty seeing was $1,932.
12% The poverty rate for people 25 to 64
with a nonsevere disability. This compa- res with 27 percent for those with a severe disability and 9 percent of those without a disability.
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Accommodations 98%
Percent of transit buses that were lift-
or ramp-equipped, as of 2007. This re- presents an increase from 62 percent in 1995.
Education 28%
Percentage of people 25 and older with
a disability who had less than a high school graduate education. This compares with 12 percent for those with no disability.
13% Percentage of people 25 and older with
a disability who had a bachelor’s degree or higher. This compares with 31 percent for those with no disability.
Source: US Census Bureau The Black E.O.E. Journal
Serving Our Nation $36.3 billion
Amount of compensation veterans re-
ceived for service-connected disabilities in fiscal year 2008.
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