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American women today have many roles and are busy juggling families, friends, and careers. Did you know that 28 million of these women are living with disabilities? Disabilities are physical and mental limitations that come along with different health problems. The Department of Justice defines disability as:
In general, the severity of a disability is described in terms of how much it limits one’s daily activities. As the number of older Americans is steadily rising, so is the number of those living with a disability. But, women are more likely than men to be limited in the amount or kind of major activity they can perform. Some of the challenges faced by women with disabilities include:
Here you will find a wealth of useful information for women with disabilities, caretakers, health professionals, and researchers. Last updated: August 2004 |