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Beyond Numbers: Rethinking How We Measure and Support Disability
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Daniel Mont, CEO and co-founder of the Center for Inclusive Policy, shares insights on bridging the gap between disability advocacy and effective policy implementation. The conversation explores how to move beyond awareness-raising to create evidence-based policies that meaningfully improve the lives of people with disabilities.
• Center for Inclusive Policy was created to address the need for evidence-based disability inclusion policies
• About 25% of households include someone with a disability, making this a significant demographic
• GDP would be 4-7% higher if people with disabilities had equal access to labor markets
• Disability data varies widely depending on definition and measurement tool used
• Disability exists on a continuum, not as a binary classification
• Data collection needs to be purpose-driven – different policies require different data
• Many innovations designed for accessibility (voice recognition, closed captioning, telephones) benefit everyone
• Progressive countries are moving toward policies that address disability-related extra costs rather than presuming inability to work
Contact the Center for Inclusive Policy at inclusive-policy.org to learn more about their work in social protection, employment support, and data systems improvement.
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Daniel Mott (00:00:00)
2. Creating the Center for Inclusive Policy (00:01:42)
3. Measuring Disability: The Data Challenge (00:05:32)
4. Disability Definitions and Purpose-Driven Data (00:10:14)
5. Accessibility Benefits Everyone (00:14:15)
6. Global Progress vs US Data Reduction (00:19:35)
7. Rethinking Disability Benefits and Support (00:22:09)
8. Closing and Contact Information (00:25:38)
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