Center for Inclusive Policy
@inclusivepolicy.bsky.social
A global disability policy, research, and data organization advancing inclusion. We work in support of human rights for people with disabilities.
We often hear that there are “no good disability data.” But is that still true? 143 countries used the Washington Group questions between 2009 and 2025. Where’s the real gap? Read our October Stat of the Month: inclusive-policy.org/blog/disabil...
Is There Really “No Data” on Disability?
143 countries have used Washington Group questions since 2009. So why do we still hear that there’s “no data” on disability? Here’s where the real gaps are.
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TODAY! What does it take to build a disability rights movement? Proud to see three former CIP fellows in this global conversation, moderated by our CEO, Daniel Mont! Oct 5 | 4-5 p.m. ET | Zoom Register: georgetown.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Accessibility is more than ramps and buildings. Today, on the International Day of Sign Languages, we’re reminded that being in a space doesn’t always mean being able to participate. Let’s make sign languages visible and available so more people can learn, work, make decisions and be heard.
Due to the large number of applications we received this year, reviewing them is taking longer than expected. We hope to begin interviews within the next two weeks and make our final decisions by the end of the month. We’ll keep you updated!
Center for Inclusive Policy@inclusivepolicy.bsky.social · 2mo agoCIP Fellowship applications are closed: over 1,000 received this year, more than ever before, and the quality blew us away. Now the hard part: choosing just 3 Fellows. Thanks for your patience as we review carefully. Updates: inclusive-policy.org/subscribe/
CIP Fellowship applications are closed: over 1,000 received this year, more than ever before, and the quality blew us away. Now the hard part: choosing just 3 Fellows. Thanks for your patience as we review carefully. Updates: inclusive-policy.org/subscribe/
A large disability budget is not the same as more inclusion. India's budget shows why. Most funds went to cash transfers, some supported segregated settings, and nearly USD 10 million for assistive devices went unspent. Where the money goes matters as much as how much. Read more: bit.ly/4bsqTHB
Road crashes can cause lifelong disability, yet it's often overlooked, especially in low- and middle-income countries, where they may be a leading cause of preventable disability. Road safety and disability fields rarely talk to each other. Our new study maps that gap: bit.ly/4pEYNhW
New study using the Child Functioning Module shows how children's difficulties cluster into clear profiles, helping us see who's being left out, and why. CIP contributed to this UNICEF/Washington Group analysis led by Carlo Tramontano and colleagues. Full article: bit.ly/3TAk3cE
New approaches to categorising childhood disability: an international comparative analysis of the UNICEF/Washington Group child functioning module
The Child Functioning Module (CFM) assesses children's functional difficulties in multiple domains (i.e., sensory, physical, communication, cognitive,…
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New study using the Child Functioning Module shows how children's difficulties cluster into clear profiles, helping us see who's being left out, and why. CIP contributed to this UNICEF/Washington Group analysis led by Carlo Tramontano and colleagues. Full article: bit.ly/3TAk3cE
New approaches to categorising childhood disability: an international comparative analysis of the UNICEF/Washington Group child functioning module
The Child Functioning Module (CFM) assesses children's functional difficulties in multiple domains (i.e., sensory, physical, communication, cognitive,…
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Are you a junior researcher with disability based in a low- or middle-income country? CIP Fellowship Program is for you. Applications close on July 31 👉 inclusive-policy.org/fellowship/
Upcoming Webinar 💻 Navigating Nursing Home to Community Transition: Barriers and Supports for Disabled People of Color 🗓️ Thursday, August 6, 2026 ⏰ 2 PM ET 📍 Zoom - Register today: zurl.co/cK2Cy ♿️ ASL interpretation and Zoom automated captions will be available.
Accessibility is often seen as too expensive. But the evidence tells a different story. In fact, when accessibility is built in from the start, it adds little to no extra cost. Learn more in our Stat of the Month article: inclusive-policy.org/data/cost-of...
What does it take to make social protection systems truly inclusive of disability? In the Social Inclusion Series, CIP Senior Associate Abner Manlapaz discussed how Asia-Pacific systems can address stigma, inaccessibility & costs of care, and why "cash-plus" approaches matter. 🎙️ bit.ly/4oSIDBe
As OPDs face mounting funding pressures, how development resources are allocated matters more than ever. CIP's latest Policy Brief looks at what needs to change to align ODA with the CRPD, and what governments can do. Read the brief: bit.ly/4awSjLM Watch the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIJa...
OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE (ODA): Disability Policy Insights 5
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As OPDs face mounting funding pressures, how development resources are allocated matters more than ever. CIP's latest Policy Brief looks at what needs to change to align ODA with the CRPD, and what governments can do. Watch the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIJa... Read the brief: bit.ly/4awSjLM
Are you a junior researcher with disability based in a low- or middle-income country? CIP Fellowship Program is for you. Fully online. $1000/month stipend + up to $2000 for fieldwork or training. Mentorship. Global network. Research that matters. Closes July 31 👉 inclusive-policy.org/fellowship/
As OPDs face mounting funding pressures, how development resources are allocated matters more than ever. CIP's latest Policy Brief looks at what needs to change to align ODA with the CRPD, and what governments can do. Read the brief: bit.ly/4awSjLM Watch the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIJa...
OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE (ODA): Disability Policy Insights 5
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Over the past 20 years, data collection tools have expanded significantly, helping generate more information on persons with disabilities than ever before. But there is still work to do. 📍 #COSP19 side event "Article 31 at 20: Progress and Remaining Gaps on Statistics and Data Collection."
Reliable data helps ensure that persons with disabilities are visible in government systems and that policies are shaped by evidence. At #COSP19, Mont emphasized that disability data is most effective when information can be harmonized and used across systems, supporting more informed policymaking.
Having a toilet isn't the same as being able to use it. Most poverty indexes count services, but don't ask if they're actually accessible for people with disabilities. Inclusive policy starts with inclusive data. This is our Stat of the Month: inclusive-policy.org/data/disabil...
Our team and board from several countries gathered in Madrid: three days of ideas, reflection, and connection, shaping the strategy that will guide CIP over the next three years. More soon. We're excited for what's next.
What if education gaps by disability are being measured incorrectly? Comparisons often mix all ages, but many acquire disabilities after finishing school and inclusion in education was worse for older generations. Welcome to our Stat of the Month! Web article: inclusive-policy.org/data/disabil...
Statistic of the Month – How Education Gaps by Disability Vary Across Age Groups | Center for Inclusive Policy
Are disability education gaps being measured correctly? Ignoring age can hide or distort the real barriers students with disabilities face.
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REMINDER: You’re invited! Disability Data Webinar! Why do disability prevalence estimates vary? What does that mean for policy and data use? Join this session sponsored by the Washington Group on Disability Statistics and the Center for Inclusive Policy to unpack it. Register: bit.ly/3QaBe2X
CIP is heading to #WomenDeliver2026 Join us for the plenary “Resourcing Feminist Futures: Power, Politics, and the Future of Funding,” featuring our Deputy Director @nifhla.bsky.social We’ll co-host a Care Pavilion side event on inclusive approaches to care & support across gender and disability.
Every year, CIP develops its annual response to India’s Union Budget, providing an overview from the perspective of persons with disabilities. Implementing the Act demands cross-sectoral recognition and structural change, yet current allocations remain insufficient. Here: bit.ly/3Ou17ua
You’re invited! Disability Data Webinar! Why do disability prevalence estimates vary? What does that mean for policy and data use? Join this session sponsored by the Washington Group on Disability Statistics and the Center for Inclusive Policy to unpack it. Register: bit.ly/3QaBe2X
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Why Do Disability Prevalence Estimates Differ?. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Why Do Disability Prevalence Estimates Differ?. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
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Our Fellow Umesh Balal Magar joined this powerful conversation as a panelist, highlighting the role of youth with disabilities in climate action. Hosted by the Disability Rights Fund, European Disability Forum, the Youth Negotiators Academy, and Disability Climate Caucus. Recording: bit.ly/4t8MvzC
A powerful profile of our Senior Research Associate Meenakshi Balasubramanian in The Hindu traces her journey from accounting to becoming a leading voice for disability rights in India. At CIP, we have the privilege of seeing this work up close. Take a moment to read: bit.ly/4dz0iug
A Chennai activist’s fight for accessibility and inclusion
Meenakshi Balasubramanian, advocate for disability rights, shares her journey from accounting to activism in Tamil Nadu and beyond.
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