All disabled people have the right to participate in cultural, recreational, and public life, including research and knowledge production, as affirmed by Articles 30 and 31 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. This section centers disabled people's expertise and is informed by the principle that research about disability should involve and benefit disabled communities.
This section gathers resources, guides, tools, and archives for disability research that respects rights, access, and justice. It is intended for researchers, students, advocates, and community organizers.
Understanding data sources, measurement tools, and best practices for collecting and interpreting disability statistics.
Directory of disability studies programs, training opportunities, and educational pathways at universities and community organizations.
Critical guidance for reading, analyzing, and understanding disability-related data responsibly.
Tools and practices for making research accessible to disabled participants and researchers.
Principles and practices for conducting research that respects dignity, consent, and community participation.
Curated collection of significant research, reports, and datasets on disability topics.
Research involving disabled people should:
Include disabled people as partners: Not just as subjects, but as co-researchers, advisors, and decision-makers
Use accessible methods: Surveys, interviews, and materials must accommodate multiple access needs
Apply social/rights-based frameworks: Focus on barriers and systemic issues, not deficits in individuals
Benefit disabled communities: Research should serve the people it studies, not exploit them
Respect autonomy and consent: Particularly for people with cognitive and intellectual disabilities
Be transparent: Share methods, limitations, and findings in accessible formats
This section centers disabled people's expertise and is informed by the principle that research should involve and benefit disabled communities. For questions or to suggest additions, see How to Contribute.