Census Bureau to Livestream Meeting With Stakeholders on Disability Data Needs

SEPT. 16, 2024 - The U.S. Census Bureau will livestream its upcoming meeting with disability community stakeholders Sept. 30 from 10:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET in the DC metro area. The event livestream will be available on Census Live for public viewing.

The purpose of the meeting is to better understand challenges in data availability and access for the disability community based on feedback in response to a Federal Register notice outlining proposed changes to the American Community Survey. outlining proposed changes to the American Community Survey (ACS).

The Census Bureau is hosting the meeting with the Office of Management and Budget, the National Center for Health Statistics, the National Council on Disability, The Leadership Conference Education Fund, and the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities' Health Task Force. The meeting will bring together federal agencies, data users, disability advocates, community representatives, and stakeholders.

The Census Bureau is committed to engaging stakeholders and is working closely with our co-sponsors to ensure this convening provides meaningful engagement and is fully inclusive and accessible.

Contact [email protected] if you have any access needs.

No news release associated with this announcement. Tip sheet only.

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