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Definition of Disability

The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) recognizes that ‘disability is an evolving concept’ (UNCRPD, 2006, p. 1), and defines persons with disabilities as those who…

Disaggregation and SDGs

Disability Disaggregation: Envisioning Inclusive Development Inclusion is the guiding principle of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development which includes the pledge to leave no one behind…

Implementation

View and download the Washington Group Question Sets Implementation guidelines View and download the Washington Group Question Sets Translations Guidelines

Implementation Guidelines: How to use the WG questions

Translated Tools These guidelines provide an overview of the WG methodology actualized in the development of disability data collection modules for censuses and surveys. In addition to…

Importance of Disability Data

At the 2018 Global Disability Summit in London, England there was broad agreement on the importance of disability data collection, and commitments were made to collect data using…

Methodology

Washington Group Methodology Disability is a complex and dynamic process that presents considerable challenges for data collection. The definition of disability has changed over time and is…

NSO Trainings

WASHINGTON GROUP TRAINING WORKSHOPS The Washington Group on Disability Statistics (WG) has conducted or participated in numerous disability training workshops designed to disseminate information on…

Online Trainings and Webinars

World Bank Social Development Webinar Series, 2015 Disability and Data – What Can We Count on? (please note: you will need to make an account to view this video and the video does not have a…

Pacific Group on Disability Statistics (PGDS)

Background The Washington Group on Disability Statistics (WG) is promoting the establishment of Regional Disability Statistics Groups that would carry on the work of the WG at a…

Past WG Annual Meetings

Past Annual Meetings of the Washington Group on Disability Statistics To date, 20 annual meetings have been held by the WG: SITE DATE Washington DC 02/2002 …