Beyond Numbers: Rethinking How We Measure and Support Disability

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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