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CDC: 1 in 5 American adults live with a disability

July 30, 2015 /

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The study, drawn from 2013 data, says 53 million Americans have a disability.

"We know disability types and related challenges can vary," said Elizabeth Courtney-Long, a health scientist with CDC’s National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities. "In order to understand and address their needs, we need to understand their diverse circumstances. This report provides a snapshot into that."

Jennifer Calfas, USA TODAY

Full Story: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/07/30/american-adults-disability/30881975/