Research Guides: HHS 444: The Right to Be Disabled in the Extreme Makeover Society (UNH Durham): Statistics & Government Information

Statistics

Statistical Insight This link opens in a new window
Comprehensive access to statistical information from federal agencies, research organizations, international organizations, commercial publishers and associations. Provides abstracts of statistical publications and links to the full-text for selected publications.

Additional sources include

Disabilitiy Statistics: Online Resource for U.S. Disability Statistics
Site maintained by the Institute on Employment and Disability, Cornell University ILR School
Disability Employment Policy Resources by Topic
From the Office of Disability Employment Policy
Fast Facts: Students with Disabilities
From the National Center for Education Statistics
Disability and Functioning (Noninstitutionalized Adults 18 Years and Over)
From the National Center for Health Statistics. Includes statistics, sources, and links to more data.

Sampling of US government resources:

Disability.gov
Federal government website for comprehensive information about disability-related programs, services, policies, laws and regulations.
ADA.gov
Information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act
Disability Rights Section
US Dept. of Justice