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ALT Non-Hispanic White seniors (51+) are 2-3x more likely to report increases in depression as their physical abilities decline, affecting independent living. Compared to their Black and Hispanic counterparts. A older person in a wheelchair going down the sidewalk with a young person who’s shirt says “volunteer”.

ALT Engaging people with IDD to improve health research. Disability and Health Journal. Two women with disabilities meeting by a staircase. One is using a power wheelchair.

ALT For those with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), trauma-informed care can support brain injury recovery. Brain imaging scans mounted on a wall.

ALT “It kind of became a reality in the last couple of years that I am disabled. To be able to really say that and try to understand it, and live with it has been a real struggle in itself … And I think a lot of times I was in denial of it. I probably should have applied [for disability benefits] a long time ago.” X-ray of two knees, where the kneecaps are red with pain. Disability and Health Journal.

ALT The path to disability employment starts with clear intentions. Diversity Equity Inclusion. Disability and Health Journal.

ALT Intimate partner violence is a common experience for women with disabilities. Learn more about the experience of rural Pakistani mothers with disabilities. Women with disabilities doing farm work. Disability and health journal.

ALT Distress was high during the COVID-19 pandemic for women with disabilities who experienced violent crime. Disability and Health Journal. A scientist conducts a forensic test.

ALT As climate change brings more heatwaves, people with disabilities are among the most impacted. A weather map of the United States showing a heatwave over the south. Disability and Health Journal.

ALT People with disabilities had greater social and economic challenges during COVID-19. More inclusive pandemic responses are the future of public health. Illustration of the COVID-19 virus. Disability and Health Journal.

ALT Peer support can offer hope to survivors of traumatic injuries. Return-to-work programs that offer this support early-on show positive outcomes. Three people are seated in a circle in an open office area. Disability and Health Journal logo.

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ALT Work can impact quality of life for people with spinal cord injuries: SCI health complications; Work stress and Work hours per week. A group of co-workers reviews a document on a clipboard. One is in her wheelchair. Disability and Health Journal.

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ALT Transportation for people with IDD receiving HCBS Report Card. Icon image of a city bus with an X and check mark as headlights.

ALT States with highest spending per capita Ohio: Transportation provided? Yes; % of total people with IDD receiving HCBS transport: 115%; Total spending: $233,743,354; Spending per capita: $19.84 Maine: Transportation provided? Yes; % of total people with IDD receiving HCBS transport: 100%; Total spending: $19,557,897; Spending per capita: $14.25 California: Transportation provided? Yes; % of total people with IDD receiving HCBS transport: 57%; Total spending: $268,126,790; Spending per capita: $6.83 West Virginia: Transportation provided? Yes; % of total people with IDD receiving HCBS transport: 92%; Total spending: $9,051,947; Spending per capita: $5.08 Massachusetts: Transportation provided? Yes; % of total people with IDD receiving HCBS transport: 30%; Total spending: $34,268,247; Spending per capita: $4.91 Iowa: Transportation provided? Yes; % of total people with IDD receiving HCBS transport: 37%; Total spending: $14,158,545; Spending per capita: $4.43

ALT States with lowest spending per capita Louisiana: Transportation provided? Yes; % of total people with IDD receiving HCBS transport: 0.1%; Total spending: $3,613; Spending per capita: $0.0008 Illinois: Transportation provided? Yes; % of total people with IDD receiving HCBS transport: 0.6%; Total spending: $98,739; Spending per capita: $0.0008 Alabama: Transportation provided? Yes; % of total people with IDD receiving HCBS transport: 1%; Total spending: $25,296; Spending per capita: $0.005 Virginia: Transportation provided? Yes; % of total people with IDD receiving HCBS transport: 5%; Total spending: $223,374; Spending per capita: $0.03 Washington: Transportation provided? Yes; % of total people with IDD receiving HCBS transport: 2%; Total spending: $348,681; Spending per capita: $0.05 Hawaii: Transportation provided? Yes; % of total people with IDD receiving HCBS transport: 2%; Total spending: $100,747; Spending per capita: $0.07

ALT States with no HCBS transportation: Arizona, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin, Wyoming

ALT Graph showing the odds ratio of deaf and hard-of-hearing adverse childhood experiences. In the 25-to-34 age group (aOR = 2.98; 95 % aOR CI: 1.81, 4.92; P < 0.0001), 35-to-44 (aOR = 3.17; 95 % aOR CI: 1.98, 5.08; P < 0.0001), 45-to-54 (aOR = 1.74; 95 % aOR CI: 1.23, 2.45; P = 0.0016), and 55-to-64-year-old (aOR = 1.85; 95 % aOR CI: 1.41, 2.42; P < 0.0001) age groups, those who are DHH were significantly more likely than their same-age hearing peers to report a high-risk number of ACEs. The findings for the 18–24 years and 65+ age groups were not statistically significant.

ALT Poor housing conditions were associated with increased depressive symptoms among adults with disabilities. Text is overlayed on a photograph of highrise apartments in Seoul.

ALT People who need long term supports & services but don’t receive them have 313% greater risk of seriously considering suicide than those who don’t have unmet needs and 49% greater risk of experiencing poor mental health.

ALT Why do many disabled people never apply for social security benefits? Quotes from disabled adults who have never applied for benefits

ALT Expectation of denial: “They’re just rubber-stamping denial on it and telling you to do it all again”. Onerous application process: “[I]t’s such a process, ‘cause it takes like four years.”

ALT Diagnosis, treatment, & medical care: “I reached out [to my doctor] for help during COVID and nothing – everybody was closed down. So, I just pretty much have not picked it up since then.” Negative self-concept: “I was the main breadwinner of our family. And to go [from that] to not being that and not being able to support my family, it’s very difficult. And I think that’s where pride steps in.”

ALT Information barriers: “I don't know how to contact, maybe a lawyer or whatever I would need and I don't know where to apply, how to do the paperwork. It's kind of an overwhelming process.” Financial barriers “Just from asking around, asking people about what they got for their disabilities. And it’s like, ‘Wow. I couldn’t live off that.’ So, I just gotta figure it out.”