Ep.128 - Disability Data Is Power

Data isn’t just statistics — it’s the foundation for disability rights, workforce inclusion, and smarter public policy. 📊 In this episode we break down why disability data drives real-world change and opportunity. 🔥 ✅ David D’Arcangelo explains why disability data is critical for informed decision-making✅ The episode highlights the role of the University of New Hampshire Center for Research on Disability✅ Learn how the NTIDE monthly disability employment reports influence public conversations✅ The discussion explores why policymaking must be grounded in facts instead of assumptions✅ David shares how disability statistics create visibility in workforce, education, and healthcare policy✅ The episode breaks down disability categories including vision, hearing, cognitive, and ambulatory disabilities✅ Listeners hear why disability is not a “one-size-fits-all” human experience✅ Employment statistics reveal millions of people with disabilities are already contributing to the workforce✅ The conversation emphasizes improving access to employment opportunities and economic independence✅ David closes by explaining how evidence-based policy can lead to greater freedom and self-determination for people with disabilitiesData transforms disability from an overlooked issue into actionable policy that creates real opportunities for independence and inclusion. 📈Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Disability Employment Solutions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ⓒ 2026 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PodPro Entertainment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#SaveAsAbility #Ability #Inclusive #Inclusivity #LaborForce #Disability #DisabilityEmployment #ReasonableAccommodation #Accommodation #DisabilityData #DataDriven #AccessibilityAwareness #EconomicInclusion #TheNewRadio