Showing posts with label current status. Show all posts
Showing posts with label current status. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
National Data Shows Kids With Disabilities Face Deep Disparities
Students with disabilities are more frequently absent from school and continue to be disciplined at far higher rates than their typically-developing peers, federal officials say. https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2016/06/07/national-data-disparities/22384/
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
CDC report finds sharp increase in ADHD cases in U.S.
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Approximately
6.4 million 4- to 17-year-olds have been diagnosed with
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder at some point in their lives, an
increase of 53% over the past decade, CDC researchers said. They noted that
about two-thirds of children with the condition were given stimulant
prescriptions such as Ritalin or Adderall. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (3/31), U.S. News & World Report/HealthDay News (4/1) http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/01/health/more-diagnoses-of-hyperactivity-causing-concern.html?_r=0 http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2013/04/01/one-in-10-us-kids-diagnosed-with-adhd-report
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Survey of State Disability Policies
This survey from CSG looks at disability policies in 31 states in areas including housing, employment, health and independent living. The report details the many challenges and issues facing federal and state governments as they develop policies in these areas. Read a summary of the publication online that includes actions that states can take, or download the entire report (62 pages) in PDF format.
For more information visit this link: http://www.disability.gov/community_life/research_%26_statistics
For more information visit this link: http://www.disability.gov/community_life/research_%26_statistics
Monday, July 20, 2009
Census Bureau News Facts for Features Americans with Disabilities Act: July
Population Distribution 41.2 million Number of people who have some level of disability.
They represent 15 percent of the civilian noninstitutionalized population 5 and older.
By age --* 6 percent of children 5 to 15 have disabilities.* 12 percent of people 16 to 64 have disabilities.* 41 percent of adults 65 and older have disabilities.
Source: 2007 American Community Surveyhttp://factfinder.census.gov
15% Percentage of females with a disability, compared with 14 percent of males.
Using or Needing Assistance11 million Number of disabled people 6 & older who need personal assistance with everyday activities. This group amounts to 4 percent of people in this age category. These activities include such tasks as getting around inside the home, taking a bath or shower, preparing meals and performing light housework.
3.3 million Number of people 15 & older who use a wheelchair. Another 10.2 million use an ambulatory aid such as a cane, crutches or walker.
Specific Disabilities 1.8 million Number of people 15 and older who report being unable to see printed words at all or were blind.
1 million Number of people 15 and older who reported deafness or being unable to hear conversations at all.
2.5 million Number of people 15 and older who have some difficulty having their speech understood by others. Of this number, 431,000 were unable to have their speech understood at all.
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 retardation. This group comprises 7 percent of the population 15 and older. This included 8.4 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 a medical condition that makes it difficult to find a job or remain employed. They comprise 7 percent of the population this age.
46% Percentage of people 21 to 64 having some type of disability who were employed in the past year. The rate ranged from 75 percent of those with a nonsevere disability to 31 percent with a severe disability. For those without a disability, the employment rate is 84 percent for the same period.
59% Percent of people 21 to 64 with difficulty 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 & 16 percent with a severe disability.
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 & $1,458 for those with a severe disability.
Accommodations 98.5% Percent of transit buses that were ADA lift- or ramp-equipped, as of 2006. This represents an increase from 61.7 percent in 1995.
They represent 15 percent of the civilian noninstitutionalized population 5 and older.
By age --* 6 percent of children 5 to 15 have disabilities.* 12 percent of people 16 to 64 have disabilities.* 41 percent of adults 65 and older have disabilities.
Source: 2007 American Community Surveyhttp://factfinder.census.gov
15% Percentage of females with a disability, compared with 14 percent of males.
Using or Needing Assistance11 million Number of disabled people 6 & older who need personal assistance with everyday activities. This group amounts to 4 percent of people in this age category. These activities include such tasks as getting around inside the home, taking a bath or shower, preparing meals and performing light housework.
3.3 million Number of people 15 & older who use a wheelchair. Another 10.2 million use an ambulatory aid such as a cane, crutches or walker.
Specific Disabilities 1.8 million Number of people 15 and older who report being unable to see printed words at all or were blind.
1 million Number of people 15 and older who reported deafness or being unable to hear conversations at all.
2.5 million Number of people 15 and older who have some difficulty having their speech understood by others. Of this number, 431,000 were unable to have their speech understood at all.
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 retardation. This group comprises 7 percent of the population 15 and older. This included 8.4 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 a medical condition that makes it difficult to find a job or remain employed. They comprise 7 percent of the population this age.
46% Percentage of people 21 to 64 having some type of disability who were employed in the past year. The rate ranged from 75 percent of those with a nonsevere disability to 31 percent with a severe disability. For those without a disability, the employment rate is 84 percent for the same period.
59% Percent of people 21 to 64 with difficulty 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 & 16 percent with a severe disability.
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 & $1,458 for those with a severe disability.
Accommodations 98.5% Percent of transit buses that were ADA lift- or ramp-equipped, as of 2006. This represents an increase from 61.7 percent in 1995.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Where we are - Part 2
In the first posting, I wrote of the progress that we have made in dealing with and treating people with disabilities. However, for every 1-2 steps forward!!
I received an e-mail that contained this article:
"CBS got a little taste of its own reality. Lowe's has vowed not to advertise on future episodes of the reality show Big Brother 9 because of a defamatory comment a contestant made about people with autism.
On the episode, which aired Feb. 13, Adam Janinski said he hoped to win the competition so he could open a hair salon "so retards can get it together and get their hair done."
When a cast member chastised him, Janinski said, "Disabled kids. I can call them whatever I want. I work with them all day, okay?" Janinski works for the United Autism Foundation of Florida."
GOOD for Lowe's!! People and companies need to speak up.
2/28/08 This was mentioned yesterday on the radio station I listen to. So it is even reaching rural areas.
I received an e-mail that contained this article:
"CBS got a little taste of its own reality. Lowe's has vowed not to advertise on future episodes of the reality show Big Brother 9 because of a defamatory comment a contestant made about people with autism.
On the episode, which aired Feb. 13, Adam Janinski said he hoped to win the competition so he could open a hair salon "so retards can get it together and get their hair done."
When a cast member chastised him, Janinski said, "Disabled kids. I can call them whatever I want. I work with them all day, okay?" Janinski works for the United Autism Foundation of Florida."
GOOD for Lowe's!! People and companies need to speak up.
2/28/08 This was mentioned yesterday on the radio station I listen to. So it is even reaching rural areas.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Where we are.
Recently I read a blog about Martin Luther King by Matt Stowe at the Beach Center. He talked about the impact the civil rights movement had on individuals with disabilities. This ties in with a theme that I have thought about. I graduated from H.S. and college in the 60's and besides my parents, my philosophy was impacted a great deal by JFK and MLK. While we are far from perfect, protecting "civil rights" and helping others has been a strong theme and concept in this country. This applies to the groups that these 2 men were working with at the time and to individuals with disabilities.
I have worked with individuals with disabilities mostly in school settings for 35+ years. I remember terms like deaf and dumb, retarded and handicapped being used even by "professionals". Now we have "people first language". In many ways we have come a long way and in many ways we have not. There are civil rights and education laws for individuals with disabilities. A variety of programs exist and are being developed often that benefit individuals with disabilities. Persons with disabilities have more access to jobs than ever before and even appear on tv, in movies and in ads. Near where I live a young man in a wheelchair owns a new car dealership and is in all of the ads for the dealership.
Has this country come a long ways? Yes. Is there a lot more that needs to be done? Absolutely. Will we continue to move forward? I believe that the answer is yes, the question is how fast. I feel that the speed is picking up and could continue for some time to benefit individuals including children with disabilities. This is due to the potential impact on our society of two groups, baby boomers and military personnel.
I am at the upper end of the boomer wave and there are millions moving forward behind me. Boomers as a group have more disposable income than other age groups and will live longer than their parents. They have already put pressure on the health industry and will continue to do so. As a physically active group we will need more joint replacements than any previous group. I have already read that improvements have been made in the durability and "life span" of artificial joints. There is a prediction that the demand will be so great that there soon will be a shortage of orthopedic surgeons. The boomers will demand more and better services and products and will have the money to pay for them.
Sadly many of our young people in the military are coming home with physical injuries. As a group they are also physically active and believers that technology has and can improve the world. They are already making more demands on the medical system and themselves to improve their lives quickly. They want and demand things now. Devices, limbs, etc. are being developed and improved at a rapid rate. Recently a young man with two artificial legs was ruled ineligible to participate in the Olympics because he had an "unfair advantage" over "normal" runners. People with various disabilities are climbing Mt. Everest.
Put these two groups together and I see an increasing demand for new and better medical services, treatments (vision for the blind, help for those with spinal cord injuries) and products, more accessible housing (inside, not just getting to the front door), accessible hotel rooms, facilities and automobiles. I am somewhat technologically impaired, so I am sure that there is already much more going on. There will also be more demands for training programs and vocational services for people with disabilities.
Much of the research occurring and many of the things that are developed will benefit children with disabilities. The issue will be how as a society we chose to make these things available to the children and others. A common saying in the 60's was, "We can put a man on the moon, but we can not feed the hungry in this country." An older saying is "As much as things change, some things do not change."
I have worked with individuals with disabilities mostly in school settings for 35+ years. I remember terms like deaf and dumb, retarded and handicapped being used even by "professionals". Now we have "people first language". In many ways we have come a long way and in many ways we have not. There are civil rights and education laws for individuals with disabilities. A variety of programs exist and are being developed often that benefit individuals with disabilities. Persons with disabilities have more access to jobs than ever before and even appear on tv, in movies and in ads. Near where I live a young man in a wheelchair owns a new car dealership and is in all of the ads for the dealership.
Has this country come a long ways? Yes. Is there a lot more that needs to be done? Absolutely. Will we continue to move forward? I believe that the answer is yes, the question is how fast. I feel that the speed is picking up and could continue for some time to benefit individuals including children with disabilities. This is due to the potential impact on our society of two groups, baby boomers and military personnel.
I am at the upper end of the boomer wave and there are millions moving forward behind me. Boomers as a group have more disposable income than other age groups and will live longer than their parents. They have already put pressure on the health industry and will continue to do so. As a physically active group we will need more joint replacements than any previous group. I have already read that improvements have been made in the durability and "life span" of artificial joints. There is a prediction that the demand will be so great that there soon will be a shortage of orthopedic surgeons. The boomers will demand more and better services and products and will have the money to pay for them.
Sadly many of our young people in the military are coming home with physical injuries. As a group they are also physically active and believers that technology has and can improve the world. They are already making more demands on the medical system and themselves to improve their lives quickly. They want and demand things now. Devices, limbs, etc. are being developed and improved at a rapid rate. Recently a young man with two artificial legs was ruled ineligible to participate in the Olympics because he had an "unfair advantage" over "normal" runners. People with various disabilities are climbing Mt. Everest.
Put these two groups together and I see an increasing demand for new and better medical services, treatments (vision for the blind, help for those with spinal cord injuries) and products, more accessible housing (inside, not just getting to the front door), accessible hotel rooms, facilities and automobiles. I am somewhat technologically impaired, so I am sure that there is already much more going on. There will also be more demands for training programs and vocational services for people with disabilities.
Much of the research occurring and many of the things that are developed will benefit children with disabilities. The issue will be how as a society we chose to make these things available to the children and others. A common saying in the 60's was, "We can put a man on the moon, but we can not feed the hungry in this country." An older saying is "As much as things change, some things do not change."
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