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NCDDR 2001 Survey Report - Table of Contents

When looking for disability research information, what approaches do consumers use most often?

[D] Approaches used by consumers to obtain disability research graphic

Out of 10 response choices, four approaches were selected by more consumers as ways to obtain disability research. Fewer consumers selected the approach of "looking for it in research journals." Responses indicated that 70% of the consumers selected "contacting a service provider," while 68% selected "calling an organization," 56% selected "looking in brochures," and 54% selected "looking on the Internet/Web" as approaches to obtain disability research. Obtaining disability research by "looking for it in research journals" was selected by 30% of the consumers.

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Approaches used to obtain disability research by consumer race and ethnicity

In contrast, more Black/African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Hispanic/Latino consumers indicated they used "calling a disability-related organization," while fewer reported "contacting a community service provider." Fewer consumers from all groups, except the Hispanic/Latino group, reported they obtained disability research by "looking for it in research journals."

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