Out of 716 questionnaires sent to disabled people and their caregivers, 158 were completed and returned. Two focus groups were conducted with 15 of the respondents, that included 11 persons with a range of disabilities and 4 caregivers. Nearly half of the respondents had been frightened or attacked because of their disability, with many feeling that these experiences were part of their daily lives. Of those who reported being frightened or attacked, 73 percent had experienced verbal abuse and intimidation, and 35 percent reported being physically attacked. Thirty-one percent of those victimized reported being attacked at least once a month. Strangers were the most likely perpetrators. About one-third of those victimized have changed their routines and avoided certain areas because of attacks. Forty percent of those who were frightened or attacked informed the police. This report recommends new legislation that would raise public awareness of this hate crime and send a strong message that such behavior will not be tolerated. Further, innovative approaches to evidence collection for such cases should be developed, since the impairments of some disabled victims may compromise their identification of suspects. Also, public campaigns should address the prejudice that some citizens have toward disabled people. 15 tables and a copy of the questionnaire