Disability statistics - Poverty and disability Flashcards
True or False: Disabilities are expensive for both the individual with a disability and their family members or caregivers.
True
What is the estimated cost range for an electric wheelchair?
A. $500 to $5,000
B. $2,000 to $30,000
C. $1,000 to $10,000
D. $15,000 to $50,000
B. $2,000 to $30,000
Which of the following statements is true about the cost of support systems for people with disabilities?
A. They are consistently affordable
B. They can range from almost no cost to very high costs
C. They are fully covered by government programs
D. They are the same regardless of the disability type
B. They can range from almost no cost to very high costs
True or False: In the United States, people with disabilities are twice as likely to live in poverty as the general population.
True
According to a 2014 US Senate report, what percentage of people with disabilities in the United States live below the poverty line?
A. 10%
B. 50%
C. 30%
D. 70%
C. 30%
True or False: In poorer countries, the situation of people with disabilities is generally better than in richer countries.
False
What is a significant factor contributing to higher disability rates in poorer countries?
A. Better healthcare systems
B. Higher safety standards
C. Deficiencies in health care, sanitation, and safety
D. Strong social support systems
C. Deficiencies in health care, sanitation, and safety
Which region has a disability poverty rate as high as 82%?
A. Australia
B. Latin America and the Caribbean
C. United Kingdom
D. United States
B. Latin America and the Caribbean
True or False: In the United Kingdom, when extra expenses associated with being disabled were considered, the poverty rate for people with disabilities increased to 47.4%.
True
What was the poverty rate for people with disabilities in the United States according to 2012 data?
A. 15%
B. 28.4%
C. 40%
D. 35%
B. 28.4%
