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7 results for keyword:handicaps
7 results for keyword:handicaps

More support for chronically ill, disabled and elderly people in the North and East of the Netherlands and Limburg than elsewhere

There were over 250 thousand chronically ill, disabled or elderly people in the Netherlands who required support in organising the practical matters of everyday life in 2012. This form of support...

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One ten people look after chronically ill or disabled relatives

One in ten 15 to 65-year-olds look after chronically ill or disabled relatives. In most cases, the care is provided to one or both parents. Women in the age category 45-55 more often provide care...

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Number of special needs pupils almost doubled

In the school year 2007/’08, 65 thousand pupils attended schools for children with handicaps and/or disorders. The number has almost doubled relative to the school year 1995/’96. The majority of...

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Fewer people with disabilities working

In 2004 some 16 percent of people aged 15-64 were hampered in finding or carrying out paid jobs due to chronic complaints, illness or disabilities.

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