Which of the following statements is NOT true of the disabled and handicapped in the United States?
A)The increase in the proportion of disabled individuals in the population is due mostly to increases in the incidence of crippling diseases.
B)Although regrettable,many Americans actively discriminate against the disabled and the handicapped.
C)The disabled and the handicapped suffer from high unemployment and underemployment.
D)Increasingly,the disabled and the handicapped have emerged as recognized minority groups.
E)Generally,when hired,the disabled and the handicapped prove to be dedicated,capable,and productive workers.

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The statement that the increase in the proportion of disabled individuals in the population is due mostly to increases in the incidence of crippling diseases is not true. The increase in the proportion can be attributed to a variety of factors such as improved medical care, aging populations, and changes in diagnostic criteria. This statement is therefore incorrect.

Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True of the Disabled