Understanding the Experience of Disabled Americans in Rural Communities through Data: The Data We Have, the Data We're Missing, and How to Close the Gap
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Description
Discusses the need for adequate rural disability data and inclusion of people with disabilities in research and policymaking. Provides suggestions to improve disability data collection in rural areas, focusing on collaboration, qualitative data collection, cultural and geographic sensitivity, transparency and accessibility in data systems, and funding and capacity-building.
Author(s)
Susan J. Popkin, Alexis Weaver, Violet Sulka/Hewes, et al.
Date
07/2025
Organization
Urban Institute
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· Networking and collaboration
· People with disabilities
· Policy
· Statistics and data