Pledge to Complete the Census in April.
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** People with Disabilities: Be Counted!
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With the Census now live, it is important that people with mental and physical disabilities be counted with their families. Nearly 1 in 5 people with disabilities live in areas that are considered “hard-to-count" meaning they are at risk of being undercounted and in turn neglected.
It's critical that people with disabilities complete the census because an undercount leads to less federal funding for resources. The Census determines how much funding out of billions of dollars goes into various communities, including communities of people with disabilities. This means, less funding to support special education programs, special education grants, healthcare programs like Medicaid, and more. In addition, census data helps bring attention to the disparities in housing, health care, employment, voting accessibility, and education, that often pose as barriers for our communities with disabilities.
Having accurate data and accurate census responses, helps advocates, community leaders and elected officials bring light to these disparities and bring positive change around those issues. Although disability-related questions will not be asked, the disability community must fill out the Census because they deserve to be recognized and deserve the funding dedicated to them. Be counted and get the equal political representation and funding that you have the right to!
** Must See Resources!
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* What is the Census? ([link removed]) — This 3-minute video will give a straightforward explanation of what the Census is, how to fill it out, what questions will be asked, what it will do and not do and what to watch out for. An English subtitled caption is included.
Additionally, please check out disabilitycounts2020.org ([link removed]) for videos explaining why the Census matters to disabled people. Videos in English, Spanish and ASL are available.
* FAQs by the Disability Community About Census Operations ([link removed]) — Will the 2020 Census be accessible? Need assistance with filling out the Census? Check out the link to learn more to better help with filling out the Census and to address whatever other concerns there may be.
To also have a preview and find out what questions will be asked please click here to go to 2020census.gov ([link removed]) .
** Need help completing the Census?
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Do you or someone you know need assistance in completing the Census? We're here to help. Give us a call at 313-451-2011 and we can help you successfully complete the survey. Leave a message with your name and number so members of our staff can call you back if needed.
Our communities have a lot to lose if they are not counted in 2020. While we must do our part to ensure everyone can participate in the Census, a full and accurate count ultimately starts with you. Stand up for Arab American communities by taking the pledge to be counted in April!
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