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Why do we need data on child functioning and disability?

Information on children with disability is necessary in order to: understand the situation of children with disabilities in terms of child development, and with respect to prevalence, social…

Why don’t the WG questions use the word “disability”?

‘Disability’ is a word whose meaning can vary not only across cultures but among people in the same culture.  Moreover, in some cultures the term is associated with shame and/or stigma. In order…

Will the WG Short Set capture all people experiencing difficulty in functioning?

The WG-SS will identify most, but not all, people with disabilities WG-SS questions were not designed to measure all aspects of difficulty functioning that people may experience, but…