disability statistics

04.13.12 – “Digital Differences,” a report examining the demographics of those who have and those who lack Internet access, was released by the Pew Research Center.  The report highlights that 78% of Americans ages 18 and older use the Internet and 65% of adults have home broadband access. Those who do not use the Internet or have home broadband access are more likely to be over the age of 65, earn less than $30,000 a year, and have less than a high school education.

04.06.2012 – The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released new statistics highlighting the employment status for people with disabilities.  The statistics show that the unemployment rate for people with disabilities was 15.2% for March of 2012 and has varied only slightly from March of 2011 when the rate was 15.6%.  The report also shows that the current unemployment rate for people with disabilities is almost double the rate for people without disabilities (8.1%).