Definition

Percentages are based on the number of children under age 18 by sex with disabilities out of the total number of children under age 18 by sex in the state or Alaska Public Health Region.

According to the US Census Bureau, anyone who reports any of the following six disability types are considered to have a disability:

1. Hearing Difficulty - deaf or having serious difficulty hearing (DEAR).

2. Vision Difficulty - blind or having serious difficulty seeing, even when wearing glasses (DEYE).

3. Cognitive difficulty - because of a physical, mental, or emotional problem, having difficulty remembering, concentrating, or making decisions (DREM).

4. Ambulatory difficulty - having serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (DPHY).

5. Self-care difficulty - having difficulty bathing or dressing (DDRS).

6. Independent living difficulty - because of a physical, mental, or emotional problem, having difficulty doing errands alone such as visiting a doctor's office or shopping (DOUT).

Source: https://www.census.gov/topics/health/disability/guidance/data-collection-acs.html

Data Source

American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2009–2013 through 2019–2023

Table B18101: SEX BY AGE BY DISABILITY STATUS - Universe: Civilian non-institutionalized population

Last Updated

2025-01