Statistics

How many disabled people are there in America-- that is, what is the scope of the problem Assistive Technology (AT) seeks to solve?

The Joni and Friends website has the stats, and here are a few we want to spotlight:

How many people in the United States are disabled?

* 54 million or 20.6% people in the United States live with some level of disability.
* 26 million Americans have a severe disability.

How many people have a need for personal assistance?
About 9 million people of all ages are disabled to the point of needing personal assistance for everyday activities.

How many wheelchair users are in the United States?
1.6 million people use wheelchairs.

How many Americans use assistive devices or technologies?
7.4 million persons use assistive technology devices for mobility impairments.

* 4.8 million use canes
* 1.8 million use walkers
* 1.6 million use wheelchairs
* 4.2 million use hearing aides
* 1.7 million use back braces

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