With the 2020 Census transitioning to online formats, the discussion around census accessibility is more vital than ever. People with Disabilities are one of the most undercounted populations and are frequently left out of conversations, which disproportionately negatively impacts federal funding opportunities that derive from census data.

According to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, People with Disabilities are the world's largest minority population--making up roughly 15% of the population or 1 billion people. However, People with Disabilities continue to lack equal access to basic human rights such as quality of life, housing, healthcare, education, transportation, internet access, etc. due to a lack of institutional support.

While the fight for access is ongoing, accurate census data reflecting a large number of People with Disabilities in the United States will lead to greater representation and eventually increase funding for services and resources for People with Disabilities.