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Understanding the range of definitions and methods of measuring disability is essential to formulating effective policies and programs to support individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers, and service providers. This course is grounded in the diverse methods for measuring the concept of disability and the presentation of disability across individuals and populations. Since the measurement of disability is a fundamental building block for the creation of policy, the linkage to policy processes and content will be a backdrop for discussion and course activities. The measurement of disability has a long history and is rapidly changing in the current policy environment. Historical and present-day approaches to disability measurement will be presented and discussed.

College/Department: Dornsife School of Public Health
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit