By Renee Ecckles-Hardy, Tony Ruggiero, Norah Sinclair, Sarah Walters, Charlie Silva
Access to Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) data is essential for ensuring that children with disabilities receive the support and services they need. Inaccessible data creates barriers for individuals with visual, motor, learning, and intellectual disabilities. When data is accessible, everyone has access to critical information needed for informed decision-making to better support infants, toddlers, and students with disabilities.
The Weiss Center helps states enhance data accessibility through tools, training, and technical assistance, making IDEA data more usable for all.