Coverage dated December 7, 2023

Census Bureau changes may artificially reduce number of people with disabilities in half, advocates say

Headline from NBC Chicago

The U.S. Census Bureau wants to change how it asks people about disabilities, and some advocates don’t like where things are heading.

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  1. NBC Chicago

    Census Bureau changes may artificially reduce number of people with disabilities in half, advocates say (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    The U.S. Census Bureau wants to change how it asks people about disabilities, and some advocates don’t like where things are heading.

  2. MyNorthwest

    Census Bureau wants to change how it asks about disabilities. Some advocates don't like it (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    The U.S. Census Bureau wants to change how it asks people about disabilities, and some advocates are complaining that they were not consulted enough on

  3. Triblive

    The Census Bureau wants to change how it asks about disabilities. Some advocates don't like it (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    The U.S. Census Bureau wants to change how it asks people about disabilities, and some advocates are complaining that they were not consulted enough on what amounts to a major overhaul in how disabilities would be defined by the federal government.

  4. The Boston Globe

    Census Bureau wants to change how it asks about disabilities. Some advocates don’t like it. (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The US Census Bureau wants to change how it asks people about disabilities, and some advocates don’t like where things are heading.

  5. Fox News

    US Census Bureau faces backlash over proposed changes to disability questions (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The U.S. Census Bureau is considering significant changes to how it collects information on disabilities, drawing criticism from advocates who say they were not consulted.

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