Where more detailed information is required, the WG Extended Set of questions (WG-ES) can be used. The WG-ES includes information on upper body functioning; psychosocial difficulties (anxiety and…
The WG question sets have been carefully developed and tested and should be used without any changes to the wording of questions, order of questions, response categories, and cut-off points for…
The WG questions do not address duration. Based on test results, the WG determined that when people answer the Short Set of questions, more often than not, they think of the difficulties they have in…
An Introduction to the Washington Group on Disability Statistics Question Sets The Washington Group Primer 10 December 2020 An Introduction to the Washington Group on Disability Statistics…
14 July 2020 Disability Measurement and Monitoring using the Washington Group Disability Questions What data are needed to monitor adherence to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with…
8 June 2020 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…
24 March 2020 The Data Collection Tools Developed by the Washington Group on Disability Statistics and their Recommended Use Introduction The Washington Group on Disability Statistics (WG), a city…
8 June 2020 Report of Ability of Countries to Disaggregate SDG Indicators by Disability July 2016 Introduction The overriding principle of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), officially known…
Using the Washington Group Tools to Assess the Impact of COVID-19 on Persons with Disability The Washington Group on Disability Statistics Webinar 25 August 2020 Webinar Summary Introductions and…
22 September 2025 Disability in the United States The Importance of Disability Disability is both a multidimensional concept and experience. Disability can affect anyone at any time – from birth…
