Children with physical or mental disabilities are a very diverse
group, and many face challenges. Child Trends' research brief, Children with Disabilities: State-Level Data from the American Community Survey,
presents data on the number and percentage of children identified as
having a disability in the United States, and for each of the states.
The brief also presents information on the percentage of children with a
disability living in poverty and data on health insurance status.
According to the American Community Survey:
Having adequate health insurance is vital for families who have
children with disabilities. Research finds that children with
disabilities who are insured get more timely and comprehensive care and
that their parents are more satisfied with this care. Many children with
disabilities may be eligible for publicly-funded health insurance;
however, states vary greatly in their policies regarding which children
have access to these programs.
The brief includes a table with data for the United States and for all 50 states.
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