US Census

People with disabilities have a major stake in a complete census count. An accurate count impacts several important programs and services, such as MassHealth, Medicare, SSI, programs funded by the Rehabilitation Act, housing, Vocational Rehabilitation, accessible transit, and special education for children ages 3 through 5. Census officials believe that people with disabilities have been under-reported in past Census counts and have taken steps to increase the count. The Disability Policy Consortium is prepared to help by providing information to people with disabilities. The DPC has information on our website (www.dpcma.org) on how to participate in the Census, with specific details for people who are Deaf, Blind, and Deaf-Blind.
Contact: Robyn Powell at rpowell@dpcma.org or 617-542-3522