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Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers located at the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire. ResearchonDisability.org
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http://www.DisabilityCompendium.org 10-01-2013 16:39:34
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Texas has the highest rate of uninsured PWD ages 18-64 while Vermont & Massachusetts have the lowest rate . True wellness means making it available for all people, regardless of where they live. Institute on Disability #DisabilityResearch #DisabilityPolicy #Wellness #NationalWellnessMonth


91% of adults ages 18-64 with disabilities have health insurance—50% private, 51% public. Many rely on both. Access to care isn’t a privilege—it’s a path to full participation. Institute on Disability #DisabilityResearch #DisabilityPolicy #Wellness #NationalWellnessMonth


Take a lunch break with #nTIDE! Emily Homer and Teresa Thomas from Melwood Community Services, discuss Creating Inclusive Tech Employment Pathways on September 5th at 12pm ET. Register now - researchondisability.org/event/2025/09/… #DisabilityStats #InclusiveDesign #UNHCHHS Institute on Disability Kessler Foundation


Take a lunch break with #nTIDE! Learn about Creating Inclusive Tech Employment Pathways on Friday, September 5th at 12pm ET. researchondisability.org/event/2025/09/… #DisabilityStats #InclusiveTech #UNHCHHS Kessler Foundation Institute on Disability Melwood


Take a lunch break with #nTIDE! Learn about Creating Inclusive Tech Employment Pathways on Friday, September 5th at 12pm ET with Teresa Thomas of Melwood. Join us! researchondisability.org/event/2025/09/… #DisabilityStats #InclusiveTech #UNHCHHS Institute on Disability Kessler Foundation


Take a lunch break with #nTIDE! Learn about Creating Inclusive Tech Employment Pathways with us today at 12pm ET! Register at: researchondisability.org/event/2025/09/… #DisabilityStats #InclusiveTech #UNHCHHS Kessler Foundation Institute on Disability Melwood


Take a 30-minute lunch break with CLE in Action! Join Julie Lago from National Center for START Services on Wed. 10/15 at 1:30pm ET to learn about working with people w/ IDD & mental health dual diagnoses: tinyurl.com/4e2cxsbr #CommunityLifeEngagement Community Inclusion Institute on Disability ANCOR


September 23 is the International Day of Sign Languages, a day to recognize the importance of communication access and inclusion. From early childhood through older adulthood, language is a key to belonging. World Federation of the Deaf Institute on Disability #SignLanguage #DisabilityStatistics


Take a lunch break with #nTIDE on 10/3 as Dr. Julie Christensen of the APSE discusses Real Work, Real Pay: Advancing Employment First Together to support fair pay & remove myths on job accommodations. Register: researchondisability.org/event/2025/10/… Kessler Foundation Institute on Disability #NDEAM #RealWorkRealPay


Take a 30-minute lunch break with CLE in Action! Join Julie Lago from National Center for START Services on Wed. 10/15 at 1:30pm ET to learn about working with people w/ IDD & mental health needs: tinyurl.com/4e2cxsbr #CommunityLifeEngagement Community Inclusion Institute on Disability ANCOR

We know that one third of people aged 65 and over in the US live with a disability, a reality that highlights the importance of designing spaces, systems, & services with everyone in mind. Learn more: researchondisability.org/annual-disabil… #HealthyAgingMonth #DisabilityStatistics Institute on Disability


Aging well is about health, security, and stability. In the US, 16% of adults ages 65 and over with a disability experience poverty. Healthy Aging Month encourages us to think about what older adults need in order to thrive. #HealthyAgingMonth #DisabilityStatistics Institute on Disability


Due to the Federal gov shutdown, we anticipate that the Friday October 3 release of employment stats will be delayed - this Friday’s #nTIDE is canceled. Join us in November! researchondisability.org/ntide Institute on Disability @KesslerFDN APSE #DisabilityStatistics #NDEAM #EmploymentFirst


Let's celebrate the historic high of employment for people with disabilities, 46% in 2023, and call out barriers to full participation. Full timeline in Annual Report on People with Disabilities researchondisability.org/annual-disabil… Institute on Disability #DisabilityStats #CelebratingValueAndTalent #NDEAM


Today we appreciate for veterans. While many are employed 13% were experiencing poverty, more than twice the rate of veterans without disabilities, 6%. Advocacy connect w/ Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA). More story ow.ly/IOIq50X6h7A Institute on Disability #DisabilityStatistics #NDEAM #CelebratingValueAndTalent


Production of the Annual Disability Statistics Compendium is happening now! Each number brings us closer to a clearer picture of equity, access, and participation. Review last year's Compendium while we wait! researchondisability.org/annual-disabil… Institute on Disability


Working together helps close gaps! Continuing work with American Foundation for the Blind! Learn more: Compilation and Expansion A: Statistics on the Blind and Low Vision Population - 2025 Compendium! researchondisability.org/annual-disabil… Institute on Disability #DisabilityStats #NDEAM #CelebratingValueAndTalent #DisabilityInclusion


Each year gives us new opportunities to deepen our understanding of disability. Stats are a tool for equity, a path to accountability, and a foundation for lasting inclusion. View the Center for Research on Disability's Collection: researchondisability.org/annual-disabil… Institute on Disability #DisabilityStats
