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Find Disability Statistics:  Select a statistic below to access the disability statistics interactive search tool.

"The Disability Statistics Center produces and disseminates policy-relevant statistical information on the demographics and status of people with disabilities in American society. The Center's work focuses on how that status is changing over time with regard to employment, access to technology, health care, community-based services, and other aspects of independent living and participation in society. The Center is based at the Institute for Health and Aging at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)."

Although this is a private insurance company, the web page presents useful statistics and raises a valid point when considering disability insurance.

"Individual Disability Insurance from Principal Life Insurance Company helps clients protect their most valuable asset - their ability to work and earn an income. The following statistics support and describe the need for disability insurance protection. The statistics were gathered from credible third-party sources. Any materials that are created using the statistics (with the full source clearly identified) must be compliance approved by Principal Life."