Where disability data drives change.
The Annual Disability Statistics Conference (ADSC) brings together policymakers, researchers, and advocates to explore the latest disability data and its role in shaping better outcomes for people and communities. Hosted by the Center for Research on Disability (CRD) at the University of New Hampshire, this annual event marks the release of the Annual Disability Statistics Collection—a comprehensive set of data tools and analyses that track trends, highlight disparities, and inform data-driven decision-making nationwide.
What to Expect
Each year, the Annual Disability Statistics Conference transforms data into insight. Attendees gain access to trusted research, expert analysis, and interactive demonstrations that make complex information clear and actionable.
This year’s highlights include:
- The 2026 Annual Disability Statistics Collection — a trusted, expertly compiled resource that captures key trends across different sources. At the heart of our collection is the Compendium—a one-of-a-kind resource that turns complex data into clear insight, helping drive data-informed policy and practice.
- New data tools — including Build Your Own Statistics, a user-friendly tool that lets you create custom tables using state and county-level data.
- Collaborative research — featuring ongoing work with the American Foundation for the Blind, examining the experiences of older adults with vision loss and the factors shaping their living environments.
- First-person perspectives — hearing directly from data users and people with lived experience with disability on the real-world stories behind the data.
Save the Date to Join the Conversation
Registration for the 2026 Annual Disability Statistics Conference opens in January 2026 and is free and open to the public.
Date: March 18, 2026
Location: Holiday Inn, Washington, DC (Hybrid Event)
Host: Center for Research on Disability, University of New Hampshire
Registration coming soon!