Some figures on disabilities

  • 43 million people have some type of disability. That's nearly 1 out of every 2 adult Americans.
  • 11.8 million 16-64 year olds have a medical condition that makes it difficult to find a job or remained employed.
  • Only 13% of those with severe disability work full time, year round.
  • 2.6 million is the number of veterans who received compensation for service-connected disabilities in 2005.

Some facts about disabilities and income

  • 26% of the population with severe disabilities are in poverty as opposed to 8% of those without disability.
  • 1/3 of adults with disabilities live in a household with an annual income of less than $15,000, though they spend four times the amount on medical care.
  • Those living with disabilities have a 48% higher rate of divorce than homes without disability.

Some numbers on disabilities and unemployment

  • The unemployment rate for disabled Americans in January 2009 is 13.2% which is 59% higher than the unemployment rate for non-disabled Americans in the same month, 8.3%
  • According to a recent poll, 79% of disabled adults without jobs would rather be working.
About Us > Why Project VisAbility?

The facts and figures speak for themselves... there are a large number of people with disabilities. Those with disabilities have a harder time finding work, earn less, live in poverty more often and experience depression, divorce and staggering suicide rates.

Yet there are those who have overcome their obstacles to lead or return to a fulfilled and active life. What if we could harness the inspiration and leadership of physically challenged athletes who wanted to use their talents and share their motivation with others? With Project VisAbility we can.

Inclusive Fitness encourages the fitness industry to go beyond the minimum levels of accessibility and make fitness environments not just accessible but truly inclusive. We want to take that one step further and enable those with physical challenges to also lead and inspire.

The ability to link job opportunities with capable physically challenged instructors will truly benefit everyone—disabled instructors, health and fitness clubs and members.

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