More than 540,000 (or 13%) Canadians aged 15 to 24 had one or more disabilities in 2017. For those youth who were attending school at the time of the survey, the availability of supports and accommodations in the classroom, as well as their peer network played a key role in shaping their educational experiences.
This infographic looks at how many youth with disabilities were in school, what educational supports they require, and some of the challenges they may face in terms of continuing their formal education, bullying, and course and career choices. All of these have an important place in helping to guide youth as they move into the next stage of their life.
