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New paper I co-authored is out with Scott Landes, Jean Hall and @bonnieswenor.bsky.social! #Disability
aahealthdisability.bsky.social American Association on Health & Disability @aahealthdisability.bsky.social · Nov 12
New research makes plain the limitations of existing #DisabilityData measures. #DisabilityHealth researchers can use their recommended limitation statements to explain how ACS6 and WGSS data may not capture all people with disabilities.

Read the study #OpenAccess: academic.oup.com/healthaffair...
Screenshot of the HealthAffairs Scholar article page for "Disability data: a case study in research limitation transparency".
November 12, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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There is still time during Disability Pride Month to share your story by taking the NSHD!

Take the NSHD online: kuhealthsurvey.org
or call: 1 855 556 6328

#DisabilityResearch #ShareYourVoice #DisabilityPrideMonth
A woman using a wheelchair lifts a weight - her socks are brightly colored. Text: It’s Disability Pride Month - share your disability story! 2025 National Survey on Health and Disability (NSHD) kuhealthsurvey.org Phone: 1 855 556 6328 Email: healthsurvey@ku.edu The University of Kansas Institute for Health and Disability Policy Studies
July 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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ihdps.bsky.social
The NSHD is closing soon - but there is still time to share your voice!

Take the NSHD online: kuhealthsurvey.org
or call: 1 855 556 6328

#DisabilityResearch #ShareYourVoice
A woman with a prosthetic leg sitting down while looking at her wristwatch Text: There is still time to take the NSHD! Share your voice today! 2025 National Survey on Health and Disability (NSHD) kuhealthsurvey.org Phone: 1 855 556 6328 Email: healthsurvey@ku.edu The University of Kansas Institute for Health and Disability Policy Studies
July 8, 2025 at 8:35 PM
bluedinolady.bsky.social
Happy to share this article, written with amazing co-authors. It is time to develop better, more inclusive, measures of disability.
www.frontiersin.org/journals/psy...
Frontiers | Undercounts of people with serious mental illness using the Washington Group Short Set questions
BackgroundAccurately counting Americans with mental health conditions is essential to support program development and appropriate resource allocations, which...
www.frontiersin.org
July 1, 2025 at 6:57 PM
bluedinolady.bsky.social
Proud to be a co-author with amazing colleagues on this important article.
www.healthaffairs.org/content/fore...
In Measuring Disability, Do Not Abandon Established US Standards | Health Affairs Forefront
The Washington Group’s questions diverge from established US standards for disability measurement, result in extreme underestimates of the US disabled population, and fail to identify many disabled pe...
www.healthaffairs.org
June 28, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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ihdps.bsky.social
We need adults of all ages to take the NSHD - but we are especially lacking voices from people under 35!

Please tell disability advocates you know about the NSHD!

Take the NSHD online: kuhealthsurvey.org
or call: 1 855 556 6328

#DisabilityResearch #ShareYourVoice
A young woman with a prosthetic leg wearing glasses sits on a couch Text: We need more people under 35 to share their voice in the NSHD kuhealthsurvey.org Phone: 1 855 556 6328 Email: healthsurvey@ku.edu The University of Kansas Institute for Health and Disability Policy Studies
June 27, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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ihdps.bsky.social
The 2025 National Survey on Health and Disability (NSHD) has opened!

We are looking for adults with disabilities who are 18 years or over to take our survey!

Take the survey at: kuhealthsurvey.org

The world is changing, and now, more than ever, your experiences need to be heard!
Survey flier featuring diverse group of people with disabilities The 2025 National Survey on Health and Disability (NSHD) has opened! We are looking for adults with disabilities who are 18 years or over to take our survey! Take the survey at: kuhealthsurvey.org The world is changing, and now, more than ever, your experiences need to be heard! Questions? Contact us! Phone: 1 (855) 556-6328 Email: healthsurvey@ku.edu
April 1, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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ihdps.bsky.social
The 2025 National Survey on Health and Disability (NSHD) is open!

Take it at: kuhealthsurvey.org
A black woman and black man with a hearing aid speak with American Sign Language Text: There are many ways to advocate - sharing your story is one! 2025 National Survey on Health and Disability (NSHD) kuhealthsurvey.org Phone: 1 (855) 556-6328 Email: healthsurvey@ku.edu
April 15, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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ihdps.bsky.social
The 2025 National Survey on Health and Disability (NSHD) is live!

Take it at: kuhealthsurvey.org
Latino man with prosthetic arm in truck cab Text: The world is changing, and now, more than ever, your experiences need to be heard! 2025 National Survey on Health and Disability (NSHD) kuhealthsurvey.org Phone: 1 (855) 556-6328 Email: healthsurvey@ku.edu KU THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Institute for Health and Disability Policy Studies
April 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM
bluedinolady.bsky.social
WTAF?
Teacher ordered to remove signs from classroom, including one saying ‘Everyone is welcome here’
"There are only two opinions on this sign: Everyone is welcome here, or not everyone is welcome here,” argues Sarah Inama, a sixth-grade history teacher.
www.today.com
March 15, 2025 at 11:03 AM
bluedinolady.bsky.social
Saw this elsewhere. Seems like a fair question.

When did firing people like nuclear scientists and air traffic controllers seem like a better idea than simply taxing the rich?
February 21, 2025 at 8:46 PM
bluedinolady.bsky.social
I like this NFL kicker:
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Ex-NFL punter Chris Kluwe calls MAGA 'a Nazi movement' in protest that led to his arrest
Chris Kluwe was arrested Tuesday on a charge of disturbing an assembly. He staged an anti-MAGA protest during a Huntington Beach city council meeting.
www.usatoday.com
February 20, 2025 at 2:52 PM