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Nearly 21.5% of the adult population in Maryland have a disability that might qualify them for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). These disabilities involve functional impairment relating to cognition, mobility, vision, hearing, independent living, and self-care. Unfortunately, adults with disabilities are more likely to have issues with smoking, obesity, high blood pressure, and staying active. […]

According to the CDC, 440,271 adults in New Mexico have a disability. That translates to 26% of the population, slightly higher than the national average. Most of these disabled adults have cognitive and mobility-related disabilities. With cognitive disabilities, an individual will have difficulty with decision-making, memory, and concentration, among other mental disorders. Disability linked with

About 23.9% of Pennsylvania adults have a disability affecting their ability to work. The most affected group of adults with a disability are those aged above 65. While multiple disabilities prevent residents from working, the two prominent types in Pennsylvania are mobility-related and cognitive disabilities. Fortunately, Pennsylvania offers several disability benefits programs to cater to

Nearly 30% of South Carolina’s population has a disability. The largest group of people have mobility and cognitive-related conditions. Of these disabled residents, 40% are more likely to be overweight, while 27% are likely to smoke. These numbers exceed the national averages of 33% and 15%, respectively. South Carolina spends up to $12 billion annually

According to the CDC, one in every four adults in North Carolina has a disability. That is equivalent to 30% of the population, much higher than the national average. About 12% of disabled residents have mobility issues, another 11% have cognitive problems, and many others have difficulty with independent living, vision, and self-care. These disabled

About one million people in New Jersey have a disability. This is equivalent to 21% of its population and is below the national average of 25.6%. Despite the availability of state and federal aid programs, many disabled residents do not receive financial assistance. Only 3.4% of New Jersey residents receive Social Security Disability Income. Disabled