GREIMAN: Disability Data Advocates Taking Action (DisDATA) (ended 9/31/2023)
Project Description:
The Rural Institute is supporting the development of a national disability data network called DisDATA (Disability Data Advocates Taking Action). DisDATA is a collaborative network of disabled people, service providers, researchers, activists, and advocates promoting disability data equity. The members of DisDATA are committed to advocating for disability equity via the representation of disabled people at all levels of data collection. Disability representation means centering the inclusion of disability led organizations, disabled researchers, and disability advocates in data decision making processes. In addition, DisDATA hope to serve as a platform for connecting individuals across shared data needs, interests and actions. We hope to bridge the divides between research, lived experience, policy development and advocacy.
Keyword(s):
Data advocacy, Data equity, Network
Core Function(s):
Developing & Disseminating Information
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Adults with Disabilities, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Geographic Areas, Territory
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Single-County, Mulit-County, State, National
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A