An evaluation of the American Community Survey indicators of disability

Collection of data in the Census for implementing disability legislation has been continuous since 1970 although the questions used have changed several times. Concerns have been raised about the ability of the newest question set developed for the American Community Survey (ACS) to adequately represent the populations with disabilities because it does not capture all those eligible for certain benefit programs.

Source: Disability and Health Journal - March 15, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: Barbara M. Altman, Jennifer Madans, Julie D. Weeks Source Type: research