Indicator: Disability (Children)
Definition: Percent of children younger than 18 years of age with a physical, mental, or sensory disability lasting 6 months or longer.
Why is this important: Children with disabilities may require specialized assistance with medical care, self-care, and social interactions. Public health, the medical community, the education system, government funding programs (such as SSI), families, and the community all play a role in providing a coordinated approach to managing childhood disabilities.
Where are we: In 2010 in Spokane County, 9% of children had a disability. From 2006 to 2010, the proportion of children with a disability remained stable. The proportion of Spokane County children with a disability was similar to that of Washington State in 2010.
Health Disparities:
Among youth in Spokane County in 2010:
There was no difference in having a disability between males and females or by race.
Additional Information: Among Spokane County children with a disability, there are several types of disability they may experience. The greatest proportion of children reported having a learning disability.
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| Data Source | WSPS, 2006, 2008, 2010 |
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| Geography | Spokane County | 8.9% (5.9-13.1) |
| WA | 9.1% (8.0-10.3) | |
| U.S. | Not Avail | |
| Trend | 06-10 No Trend | |
| Age | Youth | 06-10 |
| <5 yrs | 4.2% (1.9-9.2) | |
| 5-9 yrs | 9.0% (6.0-13.3) | |
| 10-17 yrs | 10.4% (8.0-13.3) | |
| 06-10 | ||
| Sex | Male | 9.6% (7.4-12.4) |
| Female | 7.3% (5.1-10.4) | |
| Race | 06-10 | |
| White | 8.1% (6.4-10.1) | |
| Non-White | 13.1% (7.1-22.9) | |
| Income | <$25,000 | 14.0% (9.3-20.4) |
| $25,000-$49,999 | 9.8% (6.4-14.7) | |
| $50,000+ | 6.2% (4.5-8.4) | |
| * Education reflects the mother's highest education level | ||
Spokane Regional Health District
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Community Health Assessment
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1101 W College Ave, Room 360, Spokane, WA 99201
509.323.2853
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FAX 509.232.1706
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TDD 509.324.1464
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www.srhd.org/spokanecounts
