Onset of Disability

Respondents were asked to describe how their primary disability occurred. Five categories of fixed responses were offered. Almost half of the respondents indicated their disability developed gradually. The Table below displays specific responses.

How Disability Occurred
n
%

At birth

6

12

Suddenly

6

12

Developed gradually

24

48

Due to an accident

9

18

Not sure

5

10

Total

50

100


CHD - Center for Human Development: University of Alaska Anchorage Alaska Works Initiative