Chart 1.14

Rate of Unmet Need for Aids and Devices by Disability Type and Age

Total 15-64 years 46 Percent 65+ years 31 percent

Agility 15-64 years 37 Percent 65+ years 28 percent

Hearing 15-64 years 43 Percent 65+ years 26 percent

Learning 15-64 years 57 Percent 65+ years *

Mobility 15-64 years 35 Percent 65+ years 22 percent

Sight 15-64 years 17 Percent 65+ years 7 percent

Speech 15-64 years 56 Percent 65+ years *

Other 15-64 years 28 Percent 65+ years 26 percent

* due To small sample size, data cannot be released

Source: PALS 2001

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