Only one in two disabled people of working age is likely to be in employment compared with four in five non-disabled people.
The income of disabled people is on average less than half that of non- disabled people and they are more likely to live in poverty.
Disabled people are more likely than non-disabled people to have no educational qualifications and less likely to have advanced educational qualifications.
Disabled people face discrimination and harassment. One in four disabled people say they have experienced hate crime.
Much of the social housing stock is unsuitable for disabled people with mobility or other impairments and inadequate or sub-standard housing can make some conditions worse such as asthma, heart conditions or mental health problems.
Disabled people travel one-third less often than non-disabled people and physical access to public transport, such as getting on or off buses and trains, can be an issue.
Low income, non-employment, and low education can all independently increase the probability of someone becoming disabled.