Disability Data: Workshop on the Measurement of Disability |
Call for Applications for Workshop
Disability Data: Workshop on the Measurement of Disability taking place on the 10 of June, in New York. Prior to the 11th session of the Conference of States Parties to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Overview:
Article 31 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) mandates that ratifying States Parties “collect appropriate information, including statistical and research data, to enable them to formulate and implement policies to give effect to the present Convention”.
The Workshop will include modules on the
i) Importance of Data
ii) Concepts and Definitions,
iii) Data Collection Methods and Tools
iv) Making Use of Data.
As an outcome, participants are expected to:
- Have increased their knowledge of main issues related to the collection, analysis, interpretation, and use of data on disability;
- Have strengthened their understanding about appropriate data collection methods and tools;
- Have deepened their knowledge of how to read and interpret data on persons with disabilities;
- Understand how to disseminate and use data effectively to promote the rights of persons with disabilities.
*To read the full concept note please click here.
Overview:
Article 31 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) mandates that ratifying States Parties “collect appropriate information, including statistical and research data, to enable them to formulate and implement policies to give effect to the present Convention”.
The Workshop will include modules on the
i) Importance of Data
ii) Concepts and Definitions,
iii) Data Collection Methods and Tools
iv) Making Use of Data.
As an outcome, participants are expected to:
- Have increased their knowledge of main issues related to the collection, analysis, interpretation, and use of data on disability;
- Have strengthened their understanding about appropriate data collection methods and tools;
- Have deepened their knowledge of how to read and interpret data on persons with disabilities;
- Understand how to disseminate and use data effectively to promote the rights of persons with disabilities.
*To read the full concept note please click here.
If you would like to apply to participate in the workshop, please take 5 minutes to fill out the application form.
Application deadline is 15th of May.