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…
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…
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How to Create a WG Country Report on Disability: Recording Available & Follow Up Webinar Information Recording Now Available! Introduction to Creating a Country Report on Disability In 2020, the…
It is recommended that the response options be read aloud as part of each of the six questions as follows:“Do you have difficulty walking or climbing steps? Would you say:No, no difficulty Yes, some…
The WG-SS was not designed to be used in isolation. They should be used in conjunction with other measurement tools, i.e. include the WG-SS within a larger survey or registration…
How Does The WG-SS Differ From Disability Eligibility Determination? The WG-SS goes beyond identifying those who would be eligible for specific disability programs. This blog explores the difference…
An accurate translation that conveys the context or conceptual meaning (rather than a literal translation) of the WG questions is crucial. Guidelines for translating the questions can be…
Training enumerators in how to use the WG questions is crucial and should ideally be followed up by ongoing supervision in the field. Key points to emphasize in training include: The word…
How Can Administrative Data Be Used For Collecting Data On Disability? Administrative data have been suggested as a means to analyze the prevalence of disability as well as for disaggregating…
