#disability statistics

I can’t live in over 99% of housing.

This is not an exaggeration.

“Less than 1 percent of all units are equipped with features that would allow a wheelchair user to live independently.” (HUD.gov)

My experiences of homelessness are inherently tied to this.

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Navigating the world with limited mobility can be daunting—especially for elderly individuals with disabilities. This blog brings together vital statistics and fresh insights to paint a clear picture of the challenges they face, the market trends shaping their support, and the economic ripple effects of mobility-focused services and technologies.

https://ezlivingconcepts.com/elderly-disability-and-accessibility-a-data-driven-overview/

New Post has been published on https://www.lancescurv.com/the-fall-of-america-is-not-our-fight-lancescurv-live/

THE FALL OF AMERICA IS NOT OUR FIGHT! | LANCESCURV LIVE

The United States has experienced periods of instability throughout its history, including during times of war, economic downturns, political polarization, and social unrest. Currently, the country is facing a number of challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, political polarization, racial and social justice issues, and economic inequality.

However, it is important to note that instability is a subjective term and can be viewed differently depending on one’s perspective. While some may argue that the country is currently in a state of instability, others may argue that the country has experienced worse periods of instability in the past and that the country has the resilience to overcome its current challenges.

Isolation is the most disabling experience

Context is an important component in defining disability. Over time, the definition of disability has shifted from a narrow scope of physical limitations to a broader more encompassing definition of access to social connections. Because of the widening understanding of disability, the statistics reflect a growth in the population of families affected. According to the U.S. Census Bureau,one in…

The Annual Disability Status Reports provide policy makers, disability advocates, reporters, and the public with a summary of the most recent demographic and economic statistics on the non-institutionalized population with disabilities. They contain information on the population size and disability prevalence for various demographic subpopulations, as well as statistics related to employment,…

Women with disabilities faced an unemployment rate of 14.7% in 2012, nearly twice the national average of 7.9% for people without disabilities. 

More problematic was the labor force participation rate: Only 28.9% of women with disabilities were working or looking for work- less than half the national average of 63.6% in December 2012. 

(Men with disabilities fared slightly better with a still dismal unemployment rate of 14.5% and labor force participation rate of 34.4%).