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Facts and Figures
The World Health Organization estimates that there are 600 million disabled people worldwide, about 10% of the world population. It is also estimated that about 80% of all disabled people worldwide live in developing countries.
More and more, disability is seen as a social issue which is not only based on medical reasons. The organization “Disabled Peoples’ International” defines disability as the interaction between the person with impairment and environmental and attitudinal barriers he or she may face. Therefore the reasons for disability are always complex and can only be understood within the context of societies and cultures.
12.4% of the population of Canada has disabilities
Highest is Nova Scotia at 17.1%
Lowest is Quebec at 8.4%
BC is at 14%
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