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Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering

Employment status

Effect of disability

Age at onset of disability

About half of the scientists and engineers reporting a disability say that they became disabled at age 40 years or older. In this group, the majority became disabled between ages 50 and 75 years. Only about 7% of those with disabilities have been disabled since birth.

Age at onset of disability among scientists and engineers: 2015

Chart of Age at onset of disability among scientists and engineers: 2015
Table of Age at onset of disability among scientists and engineers: 2015