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Erickson, W. Lee C.; von Schrader, S. – Employment and Disability Institute, 2011
The Annual Disability Status Reports provide policy makers, disability advocates, reporters, and the public with a summary of the most recent demographic and economic statistics on the non-institutionalized population with disabilities. They contain information on the population size and disability prevalence for various demographic…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Health Insurance, Social Integration, Advocacy
Espenshade, Thomas J. – 1986
This report aims to improve the quality of the policy-making process by using a broad distribution of research findings on the consequences of immigration to California. All major immigrant groups to California are included. Using the information collected, this report discusses economic and fiscal issues associated with immigration, character and…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Birth Rate, Demography, Foreign Nationals
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de la Garza, Rodolfo O.; And Others – Journal of State Government, 1988
Latinos are gaining greater political representation as their numbers grow in certain states. However, Latino groups, from Cuban to Mexican American, may differ greatly in their needs. Latino and non-Latino leaders must work together to reflect each state's unique Latino concerns in fashioning public policies. (Author/BJV)
Descriptors: Ethnic Distribution, Ethnicity, Hispanic Americans, Income
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Patel, Dinker I. – Journal of State Government, 1988
America's growing Asian population is comprised of strikingly diverse ethnic groups. Although many Asian immigrants have achieved academic and economic success, there remain barriers to full participation by Asians in American society. A greater understanding of Asian Americans and their cultures would benefit us all. (Author/BJV)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Asian Americans, Cultural Differences, Demography