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The largest minority group in the United States does not discriminate against new members. Any one of us may become a member at any time. Similar to other minority groups, inclusion in this group is not a choice. It is becoming a powerful political force, and for decades it has shaped the way that any public facility can be designed and operated. And it is growing rapidly.
As human life expectancy increases, the number of disabled people will continue to grow. U.S. Census Bureau projections show that the over-65 and over-85 demographic brackets are predicted to double over the next 30 years. Further statistics from the bureau indicate:
22 percent of the current population are disabled
