In recent years, there has been an increased national and international interest in the situation of people with disabilities. As a result, academic researchers, governments and national statistical offices have a growing understanding of the importance of data collection on disability. However, despite the recent advances of disability research and studies to further the essential evidence base for policy and programming, disability data continues to remain scarce and fragmented globally which indicates an ongoing need for more systematic data collection and research.
Statistics on disability are essential tools in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies and programmes for promoting the rights of people with disabilities. The analysis of disability data is also critical for determining the prevalence of disability in a population, identifying the needs and characteristics of people with disabilities, and examining the impact of policies and programmes.
The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability (CRPD) emphasizes the continued need for reliable and comparable data on people with disabilities through Article 31. This article requires that governments collect appropriate statistics to facilitate the monitoring of the CRPD and the development and implementation of national policies and programmes promoting the rights of persons with disabilities.
Nevertheless, disability research is not limited to quantitative data collection and statistics. Indeed, this discipline promotes an interdisciplinary approach and broadens the scope of research areas by ensuring a multidimensional understanding of disability.
This keylist provides introductory resources and useful reference tools and manuals about disability research and statistics. Examples of both quantitative and qualitative research are highlighted through recent global, regional and country level research. We welcome your feedback: please send comments or suggested additions to sourceassistant@hi-uk.org.
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