Statistics of the Month - October Surprising facts on workers who are disabled Over 90 percent of employees with a disability are rated at least average on their performance reviews. Safety records between employees with disabilities and those without are nearly identical. 17 percent of disabled employees report that they were refused a promotion because of their disability. 22 percent of employed people who claim to be disabled report that they have experienced job discrimination, indicating a drop from 36 percent in 2002. 15 percent of employers noted they have a general reluctance to hiring workers with a disability; 10 percent said they were personally uncomfortable or unfamiliar with disabilities. Over 70 percent of people with disabilities do not require additional job accommodations; of those who do, only 17 percent cost more than $1000. Source: "Statistics and Research," http://www.obln.gov Disclaimer: Although we try to use the most credible sources, we are not responsible for any incorrect findings. Read more: For more on disabilities, read "A Crucial new skill: the ability to be uncomfortable" by Judy Yarrow September statistics - Hispanic American population, businesses exploding For more on Hispanic Americans, read "Hispanic Legacies in American Culture." August statistics - GLBT Students School Climate Survey July statistics - What do Muslim Americans really think? June statistics - What does marriage cost GLBT? May statistics - Which group of women is the fastest growing in the U.S. labor force? April statistics - People of Color in the Workplace March statistics - Quick Facts on Nontraditional Occupations for Women February statistics - Health of Black or African American Population January statistics - Whites, Latinos and Blacks Life Satisfaction December statistics - Hunger and Poverty around the world November statistics - Native Americans October statistics - Americans with disabilities September statistics - Latin American Women Want more statistics on a variety of topics? Visit our Diversity Statistics page.

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