U.S. Census Bureau Suspends Changes to Disability Questions Amid Backlash

The decision follows significant public concern over potential reductions in disability rates and access to resources.

The U.S. Census Bureau has halted proposed changes to the American Community Survey's disability questions after facing public backlash.
Proposed changes could have led to a 40% reduction in the estimated disability rate, affecting access to essential resources.
Over 12,000 comments were received, expressing concerns over the potential impact on people with disabilities.
The bureau plans to engage further with the public and stakeholders to better understand data needs concerning disability.
Disability advocates emphasize the importance of developing more equitable and inclusive questions for future surveys.