% of disabled Americans that... Have limitations in cognitive functioning or mental illness that interferes with daily activities | 16100000 |
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Use a walking aid (cane, crutches, walker, etc.) | 10000000 |
Use a wheelchair | 3300000 |
Have difficulty having their speech understood | 2500000 |
Are unable to see printed words | 1800000 |
Are unable to hear conversations | 1000000 |
Sources:
disabled-world.com
Each individual struggling with a disability faces their own set of unique challenges. Among the most prominent of the handicaps, however, is a significant cognitive impairment. Whether it be autism, schizophrenia, or some other setback, nearly one out of every two disabled people in America suffer from some form of limitation to their mental functioning.