1. People with Disabilities The largest minority group… and set to double by 2032 1 The only minority group we can join at any time 2 Average accommodation costs $200 3 1 Peckham, Lancing, Michigan http://www.peckham.org/http://www.peckham.org/ 2 Ibid 3 Ibid © 2012 Sarah Babineau

2. Hidden Disabilities Medical Diabetes Allergies Lupus Heart Disease Arthritis Epilepsy Psychological Mood Disorders Anxiety Disorders Learning Disorders Developmental Disorders Personality Disorders Schizophrenia © 2012 Sarah Babineau

3. Psychological Disorders and % Affected Anxiety (18.1%) 4, 5 – Phobias, Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Mood (9.5%) 4, 5 – Depression, Dysthymia – Bi-Polar Disorder Personality (9.1%) 4, 5 – Antisocial, Avoidant, Narcissistic, or Borderline Personality Disorders Developmental (5.1%) 4, 5 – Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder – Autism Spectrum Disorders Learning (1.4%) 4, 5 – Dyslexia – Dysgraphia – Dyscalcula – Dyspraxia – Speech & Language Disorders 4 National Institute of Mental Health. (2006). The Numbers Count: Mental Disorders in America. Retrieved on October 5, 2012 from http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/the-numbers-count-mental-disorders-in- america/index.shtmlhttp://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/the-numbers-count-mental-disorders-in- america/index.shtml 5 Johnston-Tyler, J. (2007). Hidden Disabilities in the Workplace: Recommendations for Silicon Valley Companies. Retrieved on October 5, 2010 from http://www.evolibri.com/images/Hidden%20Disabilities.pdfhttp://www.evolibri.com/images/Hidden%20Disabilities.pdf © 2012 Sarah Babineau

4. Psychological Disabilities - Statistics 26.2% of Americans over 18 have a psychological disability that impacts their ability to work effectively 6 Psychological diagnoses are the leading cause of disability in the U.S. for people age 18-44 7 Psychological disabilities are in every company with 4 or more employees 8 Only 14% of affected employees access available resources, most likely because of the stigma associated with psychological distress 9 6 National Institute of Mental Health. (2006). The Numbers Count: Mental Disorders in America. Retrieved on October 5, 2012 from http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/the-numbers-count-mental-disorders-in-america/index.shtml http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/the-numbers-count-mental-disorders-in-america/index.shtml 7 Ibid 8 Johnston-Tyler, J. (2007). Hidden Disabilities in the Workplace: Recommendations for Silicon Valley Companies. Retrieved on October 5, 2010 from http://www.evolibri.com/images/Hidden%20Disabilities.pdfhttp://www.evolibri.com/images/Hidden%20Disabilities.pdf 9 Ortiz, P. (2005). Mental Illness: The Hidden Disability in the Workplace. Retrieved on October 5, 2012 from www.diversityinc.com/members/1400.cfm www.diversityinc.com/members/1400.cfm © 2012 Sarah Babineau

5. Psychological Disabilities – Statistics 60% of older African Americans not receiving services 10 Rates of suicide in male tweens jumped 120% between 1980-1995 11 – for Black male tweens 233% 12 6.3% of white high school students reported a suicide attempt 13 – 10.7% of Latino/a high school students 14 10 Retrieved from http://www.diversityinc.com/resource-groups-2/how-to-create-a- mental-health-friendly-workplace/ on October 13, 2012http://www.diversityinc.com/resource-groups-2/how-to-create-a- mental-health-friendly-workplace/ 11-14 Ibid © 2012 Sarah Babineau

6. Psychological Disabilities - Statistics Majority of people with PTSD are civilian women 15 Signs of PTSD are found in: – 8% general population of U.S. 16 – 70% Southeast Asian immigrants 17 – 22% American Indian / Alaskan Native 18 15 Herman, J (1997) Trauma and Recovery: The aftermath of violence – from domestic abuse to political terror. Basic Books, member of the Perseus Book Group. New York, NY 16 Retrieved from http://www.diversityinc.com/resource-groups-2/how-to-create-a- mental-health-friendly-workplace/ on October 13, 2012http://www.diversityinc.com/resource-groups-2/how-to-create-a- mental-health-friendly-workplace/ 17-18 Ibid © 2012 Sarah Babineau