Table 2
Adult population with disabilities, by use of need for specialized equipment or aids and type of disability, Canada, 2006

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Limitation No needs met Some needs met All needs met Total
number % number % number % number

Note: The sum of the values in the category may differ from the total due to rounding.
Source: Statistics Canada, Participation and Activity Limitation Survey, 2006
Hearing 183,000 26.6 97,440 14.1 408,920 59.3 689,370
Seeing 31,960 12.4 41,200 16.0 184,980 71.7 258,150
Communication 18,800 71.9 F F 6,820E 26.1E 26,140
Mobility 124,810 10.5 180,160 15.2 881,830 74.3 1,186,800
Agility 114,740 27.8 38,270 9.3 259,790 62.9 412,800
Pain 125,850 12.8 171,050 17.4 688,020 69.9 984,920
Learning 46,600 27.7 26,720 15.9 94,930 56.4 168,250
Other 164,660 38.0 24,750E 5.7E 244,480 56.4 433,890