Government and industry leaders are working to better understand how data collection may not effectively document what people with disabilities need. They’re improving the process by doing a better job of gathering information.
August 08, 2024 •
Julia Edinger
When implementing disability-inclusive practices, governments should consider several key factors, as illustrated through a federal request for information (RFI), and in a new local data standard.
Governments are focused on accessibility for numerous reasons, one being the new accessibility mandate for digital government content. However, access can and should go beyond compliance; and as artificial intelligence continues advancing, high-quality data should be the foundation.
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP)’s May RFI is a catalyst for this work, demonstrating federal action in disability equity. Through the RFI, OSTP aims to collect input to guide development of the Federal Evidence Agenda on Disability Equity. The RFI’s intent is to increase the federal government’s ability to advance equity, through data-informed policy decisions.
One group that submitted comments on [...]