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Andrew J. Houtenville, Ph.D. Employment and Disability Institute

www.edi.cornell.edu. Employment and Disability Institute. Who Are People with Disabilities? Demographic Patterns. Andrew J. Houtenville, Ph.D. Employment and Disability Institute School of Industrial and Labor Relations Cornell University Ithaca, New York

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Andrew J. Houtenville, Ph.D. Employment and Disability Institute

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  1. www.edi.cornell.edu Employment and Disability Institute Who Are People with Disabilities? Demographic Patterns Andrew J. Houtenville, Ph.D. Employment and Disability Institute School of Industrial and Labor Relations Cornell University Ithaca, New York The Future of Disability Statistics: What We Know and Need to Know October 5, 2006

  2. Definition of Disability from ACS • Do you have any of the following conditions: a. Blindness, deafness, or a severe vision or hearing impairment? ... “Sensory Disability” b. A condition that substantially limits one or more basic physical activities such as walking, climbing stairs, reaching, lifting, or carrying? ... “Physical Disability” (Continued)

  3. Definition of Disability from ACS • Because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition lasting 6 months or more, do you have any difficulty in doing any of the following activities: a. Learning, remembering, or concentrating? ... “Mental Disability” b. Dressing, bathing, or getting around inside the home? ... “Self-Care Disability” (Continued)

  4. Definition of Disability from ACS • Because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition lasting 6 months or more, do you have any difficulty in doing any of the following activities: a. Going outside the home alone to shop or visit a doctor's office? ... “Go-Outside-Home Disability” b. Working at a job or business? ... “Employment Disability”

  5. Working-Age 64 21 Prevalence Rate, by Age (12.8%)

  6. Prevalence Rate, by Gender (Ages 21-64)

  7. Prevalence Rate, by Race/Ethnicity (Ages 21-64) Race categories were recoded to be non-Hispanic. Ordered by prevalence rate.

  8. Prevalence Rate, by Selected States (Ages 21-64) Reflects the “Disability Belt”

  9. Census 2000: Sensory, Mental, Physical, and/or Self-Care Disability Rate, by County (Ages 21-64)

  10. Prevalence Rate, by Education (Ages 21-64) Overall = 12.6%

  11. Prevalence Rate, by Disability Type (Ages 21-64)

  12. Demographics by Disability Type • Age • Education: Same patterns as overall, except only physical and employment disabilities have a rise in prevalence between the first two categories (grades 8 and less and grades 9 and 10). • Do you have any of the following conditions: a. Blindness, deafness, or a severe vision or hearing impairment? ... “Sensory Disability” b. A condition that substantially limits one or more basic physical activities such as walking, climbing stairs, reaching, lifting, or carrying? ... “Physical Disability” (continued)

  13. Question • How do we begin to recognize the environmental component of disability in population statistics? • Environment characteristics are worth collecting. • Many policies are oriented to address physical, social, and policy barriers.

  14. Reporting of Self-Care, Go-Outside-Home, and Employment Disabilities (Ages 21-64)

  15. Contact Information Andrew J. Houtenville, Ph.D. RRTC on Disability Demographics and Statistics (StatsRRTC)Employment and Disability Institute School of Industrial and Labor RelationsCornell University303B ILR Extension BuildingIthaca, New York 14853Telephone: (607) 255-5702TTY/TDD: (607) 255-2891 Fax: (607) 255-2763E-mail: ajh29@cornell.eduWebsite: www.disabilitystatistics.org

  16. Miscellaneous Slides Not Covered in the Presentation

  17. Prevalence Rate, by Age and Type Physical Mental Sensory

  18. Prevalence Rate, by Age and Type Employment Go-Outside-Home Self-Care

  19. Prevalence Rate, by Gender and Type (Ages 21-64)

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