"This report explores important aspects about the life experiences of adults in Washington State with disabling conditions that interrupt daily activities, including work. The report offers a window into the impacts of cumulative stressors on employment and daily functioning....
2) Fifty two percent (52%) of disability related impairment in daily functioning is attributable to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
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3) People with disability-related impairment in daily functioning (disability score) are more likely to have experienced major adversities in adulthood than people without disability.
4) People with a history of adversity and toxic stress both in childhood and also during adulthood are significantly more likely to have a large number of days each month when they cannot do their normal work/life activities. This loss of functioning is hard to overcome in terms of employment."
http://www.fpc.wa.gov/publications/StressStrengthWorkHope.VR-Data-Report.pdf
ACEs: Adverse Childhood Experiences
AAEs: Adverse Adult Experiences
ALEs: Adverse Life Experiences
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