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Chances of Disability
Disability in America

The number of U.S. workers experiencing a long-term disability continues to grow at an alarming rate.

  • In 2005, 2.4 million people filed disability claims with Social Security.
  • The latest U.S. Census estimated that there are over 30 million disabled Americans between ages 21 and 64.

Disability is a real and growing risk and is widespread in the United States. Learn what you can do to reduce your chances of disability.

Visit the CDA website for more information: www.disabilitycanhappen.org
 
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