Facts & Stats
Did you know...?
The majority of ACT businesses believe people with disabilities are more motivated than the average worker*
19% of the total population in Australia identify as having a disability **
12% of ACT businesses market their business as being 'disability friendly'*
67% of ACT businesses are willing to make changes to the workplace to accommodate people the a disability*
44.5% of ACT residents perceive that people with a disability do not have the same opportunities as other people to participate in community life+M
93% of the ACT business sector understand it is harder for people with disability to receive satisfactory customer service*
References
* ACT Business perceptions Survey, 2006
** Disability Ageing and Carers, summary of findings 1999
+ Disability advisory council 'Snapshot o community Attitudes' December 2005
