2. Diversified People is a Washington, DC based non-profit organization aimed at creating housing, educational and professional opportunities for persons with disabilities. We are working to improve the livelihood of persons with disabilities through strategic partnerships with many local and national sponsors. Together we promote equal opportunity, independent living and social equality for everyone regardless of mental or physical disadvantages.

6. Become a Sponsor p: 202.510.2199 e: diversifiedpeople@gmail.com

7. Approximately 56.7 million people (18.7 percent) of the non-institutionalized population had a disability in 2010. Approximately 1.3 million people aged 65 and older were living in nursing facilities in 2010. Did You Know?

8. Four in 10 individuals aged 21 to 64 with disabilities are employed. Adults aged 15 to 64 with severe disabilities are more likely to experience persistent poverty. As a generally accepted understanding, the risk of having a disability increases with age. Did You Know?

9. Do you have a family member or friend that has a disability? Are you disabled in some way yourself? If so, Diversified People would like to hear from you! Visit www.diversifiedpeople.org for more information.www.diversifiedpeople.org

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