Most people may not be not aware of the prevalence of those living with disabilities. In fact, there are probably more people living with disabilities in the United States than people realize.
According to the Institute on Disability, “If people with disabilities were a formally recognized minority group, at 19% of the population, they would be the largest minority group in the United States.”
ARTICLE RESOURCE:
Institute on Disability. University of new Hampshire. Report Finds Significant Health Disparities for People with Disabilities. August 25, 2011