News | September 2025
Open Data Watch explores how intersectional disability data can uncover inequities and drive more inclusive policies. The article emphasizes community ownership of data and capacity-building for organizations of persons with disabilities. These insights align with global efforts to make development more inclusive and evidence-driven.
- Collecting intersectional disability data helps identify the unique barriers faced by people with multiple intersecting forms of discrimination.
- Data ownership across the entire data value chain ensures information is relevant, accessible, and truly reflects community realities.
- Strengthening data capacity among organizations of persons with disabilities and national statistical offices is vital, but sustained funding and technical support are needed.
Why It Matters
Inclusive, intersectional data are foundational to understanding and addressing systemic inequities affecting persons with disabilities. By promoting data ownership and capacity-building, this approach supports the Global Deaf Research Initiative’s mission to advance equitable research and inclusive development. Learn more about our services and programs that empower communities to lead data-driven change.
Explore related work and insights:
- Read the original article: Intersectional Data and Persons with Disabilities
- Discover how GDRI supports inclusive data efforts on our Services page
Credits & Attribution
Summary based on reporting by Open Data Watch, published September 2025.
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