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  • 71. Violent victimization of women with disabilities, 2014 Archived
    Articles and reports: 85-002-X201800154910
    Description:

    This Juristat article profiles self-reported violent victimization in the past 12 months among Canadians 15 years of age and older with a disability. In addition, various lifetime experiences related to victimization, including abuse and maltreatment during childhood and past experiences of homelessness, are explored.

    Release date: 2018-03-15
  • 72. Needs for mobility devices, home modifications and personal assistance among Canadians with disabilities Archived
    Articles and reports: 82-003-X201700854852
    Description:

    This study examines the met and unmet needs for environmental accommodations and assistance among wheeled mobility device users, compared with individuals with a disability who do not use a wheeled mobility device. Estimates are presented by type of device. The analysis investigates met and unmet needs for a wheeled mobility device (acquired and still needed); residence modifications (completed and still needed); and assistance with activities (received and still needed). The examination of personal assistance covers number and type of activities, providers, frequency, and out-of-pocket expenses.

    Release date: 2017-08-16
  • 73. Low income among persons with a disability in Canada Archived
    Articles and reports: 75-006-X201700154854
    Description:

    This study uses data from the 2014 Longitudinal and International Study of Adults (LISA) in order to examine the relationship between low income and characteristics of people aged 25 to 64 with a disability, including disability type, severity class, age of onset of disability, family composition, and other risk factors associated with low income. It also examines the composition of the low-income population in relation to disability, and provides information on the relationship between employment and low income for this population.

    Release date: 2017-08-11
  • 74. Study: Women in Canada: Women with Disabilities Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X201714915801
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2017-05-29
  • 75. Women with Disabilities Archived
    Articles and reports: 89-503-X201500114695
    Description:

    The chapter entitled "Women with Disabilities" provides a socioeconomic profile of people with disabilities from a gender-based perspective. The prevalence of disability among women, compared with men, is examined across age groups, regions, disability types, and living arrangements. Other areas examined include the use of aids, assistive devices, and medications; help needed; and use of public and specialized transit. Lastly, the education, employment, and income characteristics of persons with disabilities are compared with persons without disabilities.

    Release date: 2017-05-29
  • 76. Canadian Survey on Disability Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2017008
    Description:

    The Canadian Survey on Disability (CSD) is a national survey of Canadians aged 15 and over whose everyday activities are limited because of a long-term condition or health-related problem.

    Release date: 2017-03-21
  • 77. Grip strength reference values for Canadians aged 6 to 79: Canadian Health Measures Survey, 2007 to 2013 Archived
    Articles and reports: 82-003-X201601014665
    Description:

    The purpose of this analysis was to use data from the 2007-to-2013 Canadian Health Measures Survey to develop reference equations for maximum, right-hand and left-hand grip strength for Canadians aged 6 to79, based on a healthy, nationally representative population. These equations can be used to determine reference values against which to assess an individual’s grip strength.

    Release date: 2016-10-19
  • 78. Reduced muscular strength among Canadians aged 60 to 79: Canadian Health Measures Survey, 2007 to 2013 Archived
    Articles and reports: 82-003-X201601014666
    Description:

    This study compares the prevalence of reduced muscular strength among Canadians aged 60 to 79 based on grip strength cut-points, and examines associations between reduced strength and impaired mobility, self-rated health and disability.

    Release date: 2016-10-19
  • 79. Hearing loss of Canadians, 2012 to 2015 Archived
    Stats in brief: 82-625-X201600114658
    Description:

    This is a health fact sheet about hearing loss in Canadians aged 6 to 79. Results shown are based on otoscopy, tympanometry and distortion product otoacoustic emissions (DPOAE) test data from the Canadian Health Measures Survey.

    Release date: 2016-10-13
  • 80. Flexibility disabilities among adult Canadians aged 15 years and older, 2012 Archived
    Articles and reports: 89-654-X2016004
    Description:

    This document contains survey results on the number of persons with flexibility disabilities, prevalence of disability, flexibility disability by age, co-occurring disabilities, educational attainment and experiences as well as employment,flexibility disability in the work place, job modifications, hours worked, not in the labour force, job search barriers and income, for Canada.

    Release date: 2016-07-05
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  • 1. Canadian Survey on Disability, 2022: Concepts and Methods Guide
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 89-654-X2023004
    Description: The Canadian Survey on Disability (CSD) is a national survey of Canadians aged 15 and over whose everyday activities are limited because of a long-term condition or health-related problem. The 2022 CSD Concepts and Methods Guide is designed to assist CSD data users by providing relevant information on survey content and concepts, sampling design, collection methods, data processing, data quality and product availability.
    Release date: 2023-12-01
  • 2. A New Survey Measure of Disability: the Disability Screening Questions (DSQ) Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 89-654-X2016003
    Description:

    This paper describes the process that led to the creation of the new Disability Screening Questions (DSQ), jointly developped by Statistics Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada. The DSQ form a new module which can be put on general population surveys to allow comparisons of persons with and without a disability. The paper explains why there are two versions of the DSQ—a long and a short one—, the difference between the two, and how each version can be used.

    Release date: 2016-02-29
  • 3. Canadian Survey on Disability, 2012: Concepts and Methods Guide Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 89-654-X2014001
    Description:

    The Canadian Survey on Disability (CSD) is a national survey of Canadians aged 15 and over whose everyday activities are limited because of a long-term condition or health-related problem.

    The 2012 CSD Concepts and Methods Guide is designed to assist data users by providing relevant information on survey content and concepts, sampling design, collection methods, data processing, data quality and product availability. Chapter 1 of this guide provides an overview of the 2012 CSD by introducing the survey's background and objectives. Chapter 2 explains the key concepts and definitions and introduces the indicators measured by the CSD questionnaire modules. Chapters 3 to 6 cover important aspects of survey methodology, from sampling design to data collection and processing. Chapters 7 and 8 cover issues of data quality, including the approaches used to minimize and correct errors throughout all stages of the survey. Users are cautioned against making comparisons with data from previous Participation and Activity Limitations Surveys. Chapter 9 outlines the survey products that are available to the public, including data tables, a fact sheet and reference material. Appendices provide more detail on survey indicators as well as a glossary of terms.

    Release date: 2014-02-05
  • 4. Canadian Survey on Disability
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 3251
    Description: The purpose of the Canadian Survey on Disability (CSD) is to provide information about Canadians whose everyday activities may be limited because of a condition or health-related problem. This information will be used to plan and evaluate services, programs and policies for Canadians with disabilities to help enable their full participation in society. The survey is sponsored by Employment and Social Development Canada.
  • 5. Health and Activity Limitation Survey : Institutional Component
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 3252
    Description: This was a post-censal disability survey used to identify the numbers and distribution of disabled persons in Canada residing in health related non-penal institutions and the barriers experienced by them.
  • 6. National Population Health Survey: Health Institutions Component, Longitudinal
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 5003
    Description: The NPHS Health Institutions Component survey data support national level estimates only.
  • 7. Price Survey of Assistive Devices For Persons With Disabilities
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 5063
    Description: The principal survey objective was to create a comprehensive national source of objective information about the prices faced by persons with disabilities, their families, and health and social service organizations.
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