Two surveys, same country, same questions; yet completely different disability prevalence estimates. A recent webinar unpacked why this happens, and why understanding the variation matters more than looking for a single "correct" number.
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What does disability-inclusive budgeting in Kenya look like in practice? John Wambua of United Disabled Persons of Kenya shares how OPDs are working with county governments to turn disability priorities into concrete budget commitments.
The US Census Bureau has proposed replacing its current disability questions with the Washington Group questions in the US Census. Daniel Mont examines concerns raised by the disability community and explains why the change could produce stronger, more detailed, and internationally comparable disability data.
See how a disability needs assessment in the Philippines is helping Batangas close local data gaps and connect people with disabilities to services.
How can OPD engagement with UN Country Teams become more meaningful? CIP brings together recommendations on staff training, sustained participation, joint action, and accountability under the UN Disability Inclusion Strategy.
LMICs have expanded schooling and reduced gender gaps, but access to quality higher education remains a challenge for persons with disabilities.
Explore how government accountability can strengthen disability inclusion through better data, budget analysis, and parliamentary action.
Why are women with disabilities still excluded from gender equality debates? Forum contributors examine barriers within both feminist and disability movements, and what could bring them closer together.
Explore how governments can use data to provide affordable, accessible housing for people with disabilities.
What does disability-inclusive climate action require? Explore how climate agencies and OPDs can improve planning, preparedness, finance, and accountability.
Why does disability inclusion in developing countries depend on government buy-in? Explore roles of legislatures, executives, courts and OPDs.
Fifteen years after the CRPD, progress on disability inclusion remains uneven. This article examines why some disability inclusion strategies succeed through partnership, data, and accessibility, while institutional resistance and donor dependency continue to undermine others.