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City of Boston Disability Data Standard

The City of Boston's disability-aware standards for City resources and the collection of disability data from residents throughout government processes.

Published Year: 2024

The City of Boston developed a Disability Data Standard, which will support City workers who design and operate services, programs, and policies in the City of Boston. The standard is intended to provide more dignified experiences for all residents and expand opportunities for people with disabilities across Boston’s neighborhoods. The standard is follows months of work to inform the design of the new data standardization across City departments. The work explored preferred language around disability identity and accommodations. Projects included focus groups with Boston residents, literature reviews, process mapping, and user research.