THEMES

Data

Data collection and analysis is crucial for understanding the needs and experiences of people with disabilities. The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) highlight the importance of collecting and disaggregating disability data to inform policies, programs, and monitor progress.

In addition to collecting and analysing data to understand the needs and experiences of people with disabilities, it is also critical for:

  • identifying the prevalence of disability
  • evaluating program effectiveness
  • shaping inclusive development initiatives

This helps to understand if people with disabilities are participating in program activities, and what types of support are effective in addressing barriers that often prevent them from being included.

The resources below provide relevant research, guidelines and recommendations to support the collection and analysis of disability-disaggregated data.

The Rapid Assessment of Disability Toolkit

The Rapid Assessment of Disability (RAD) is a survey tool for collecting disability data developed by the Nossal Institute for Global Health and the Centre for Eye Research Australia.

Washington Group on Disability Statistics

The Washington Group on Disability Statistics promotes and coordinates international cooperation in the area of health statistics focusing on the development of disability measures suitable for census and national surveys.

Washington Group (2020) Using the Washington Group Tools to Assess the Impact of COVID-19 on Persons with Disability

This document provides guidance on how to use the Washington Group Tools in the context of COVID-19 and emphasises the importance of disability-disaggregated data.

CBM Global Inclusion Advisory Group (2023) Using the Washington Group questions on disability data in development programs: A learning brief

This learning brief is for development practitioners and project managers interested in collecting and using disability data in their programs.

CBM-Nossal Partnership (2020) Research for All: Making Development Research Inclusive

Research for All is a practical guide for practitioners, researchers and policy makers. The guidance provides case studies, checklists and practical tools to ensure inclusive practices in the research cycle.

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