September 2006 NCFR Report Magazine

Family Focus on Special Needs and Disabilities

Disabilities-acute and chronic, visible and hidden-are a fact of life for a significant number of American families. According to a July 19 report from the U.S. Census Bureau, 51.2 million-or 18% of the population-have some level of disability. In this issue, we explore how individuals of all ages and their families deal with disabilities on a daily basis, and we look at systems that support their efforts.

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