The document shows the number of children under 15 years old in the United States with various disabilities. Approximately 5.2 million children under 15 have some type of disability, with 2.6 million having a severe disability. Developmental disabilities or conditions affect 2.3 million children, while 1.7 million have difficulty doing regular schoolwork. Vision and hearing difficulties impact smaller numbers.

1. Number of Children with Disabilities
5.2
2.6
2.3
1.7
0.3 0.2
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
With a
disability
Severe
disability
Difficulty
doing
regular
schoolwork
Develop‐
mental
disability or
condition
Vision
difficulty
Hearing
difficulty
All children
under 15 years
Children
6 to 15 years
Number (in millions)
11
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Survey of Income and Program Participation, 2008 Panel, Wave 6 Child
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