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Did You Know - Disability Facts

Over 51 million Americans are classified as disabled, representing 18 percent of the population.

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In 2007, 62% percent of all personal bankruptcies were due to an inability to pay for medical expenses.

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In the U.S., a disabling injury occurs every 1 second, a fatal injury occurs every 4 minutes.

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Three in 10 workers entering the work force today will become disabled before retiring.

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One in 7 workers can expect to be disabled for five years or more before retirement.

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Close to 90% of disabling accidents and illnesses are not work related.

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Why not test your disability knowledge? Take the Disability Awareness Quick Quiz.

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"All-American girl, devastated by an accident..."

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"My health recovered, but not my career..."

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"SSI eventually paid, but not until the damage was done."

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"Don't ever think you're invincible or that it can't happen to you!"

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"Suddenly, the engine died..."

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"Just one thing was missing from her life..."

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"A family man with an active, exciting life, until it all came to halt..."

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"Although he was not in a lot of pain..."

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