Canadian Survey on Disability

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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.
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  • 61. Canadians with a pain-related disability Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2019078
    Description:

    This infographic covers Canadians aged 15 years and over whose everyday activities are limited because of a pain-related disability.

    Release date: 2019-12-03
  • 62. The Dynamics of Disability: Progressive, Recurrent or Fluctuating Limitations Archived
    Articles and reports: 89-654-X2019002
    Description:

    This paper presents preliminary findings on four groups of persons with different disability dynamics, based on data collected from newly developed questions from the 2017 Canadian Survey on Disability (CSD). Each of these groups has its own unique profile based on the length of time between episodes of the limitation (if such exist) as well as the limitation's progression over time.

    Release date: 2019-12-03
  • 63. Study: The dynamics of disability: Progressive, recurrent or fluctuating limitations Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X201933720832
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2019-12-03
  • 64. Canadian Veterans with Disabilities, 2017 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2019077
    Description:

    This infographic covers persons with a disability who had reported previous Canadian military service but are no longer a member of the Canadian Armed Forces. These are persons whose everyday activities are limited because of a long-term condition or health-related problem.

    Release date: 2019-11-08
  • 65. Canadians with a Seeing Disability, 2017 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2019071
    Description:

    This infographic covers Canadians aged 15 years and over whose everyday activities are limited because of a seeing disability.

    Release date: 2019-10-09
  • 66. Workplace accommodations for employees with disabilities in Canada, 2017 Archived
    Articles and reports: 89-654-X2019001
    Description:

    This fact sheet examines requirements and access to workplace accommodations for employees with disabilities aged 25 to 64 years based on the 2017 Canadian Survey on Disability. It provides information on the type and number of accommodations commonly needed in the workplace, the degree or level to which those needs were met, and reasons for unmet needs. The requirements and level of needs met for workplace accommodations are examined by several characteristics including sex, severity of disability, age, and type of occupation.

    Release date: 2019-09-25
  • 67. Educational experiences of youth with disabilities Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2019049
    Description:

    This infographic covers youth with disabilities, aged 15 to 24 years, and their educational experiences. The findings are based on the 2017 Canadian Survey on Disability and covers students who were attending school at the time of the survey.

    Release date: 2019-09-10
  • 68. Canadians with a Hearing Disability Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2019025
    Description:

    The month of May is Speech and Hearing Awareness Month. This infographic covers Canadians aged 15 years and over whose daily activities are limited because of a hearing disability.

    Release date: 2019-05-08
  • 69. Mental health-related disabilities in Canada, 2017 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2019005
    Description:

    Mental health related disabilities covers Canadians aged 15 years and over whose everyday activities are limited because of a long-term condition or health-related problem.

    Release date: 2019-01-30
  • 70. New Data on Disability in Canada, 2017 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2018035
    Description: The infographic is a short representation of the data findings from the 2017 Canadian Survey on Disability. It highlights points from the sections on demographics, employment and unmet needs.
    Release date: 2018-11-28
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  • 1. Canadian Survey on Disability, 2022: Concepts and Methods Guide Archived
    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

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