Americans with disabilities less likely than those without to own some digital devices
The digital divide between Americans who have a disability and Americans who do not remains for some devices.
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The digital divide between Americans who have a disability and Americans who do not remains for some devices.
Remittances – money sent by migrants to their home countries – are projected to fall by a record 20% this year.
A median of 77% across 34 countries surveyed use the internet at least occasionally or own an internet-enabled smartphone.
Some Americans – particularly those who are younger or college educated – are finding virtual ways to connect, shop and be active.
A majority of Americans are turning to digital means to stay connected and track information about the coronavirus outbreak.
Our response to the pandemic has included the difficult decision to suspend much of our international survey work until further notice.
A majority of Americans are skeptical that tracking someone’s location through their cellphone would help curb the outbreak.
Among the 6-in-10 Americans who say they track their weight, diet or exercise routine, 9% say they use online or app tools.
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