Research & Statistics

Access the 2005 annual reports to Congress on the implementation of the IDEA. This includes the 27th annual report to Congress under the IDEA, Parts B and C (P.L. 108-446); and also the 2005 annual report to Congress on IDEA Part D, Subparts 2 and 3 (P.L. 108-446).

Links to text and .pdf versions of rules, guidelines, notices, studies, reports and certain accessibility laws.

Check out the Access Board-sponsored research into accessibility relating to architecture and design, communication, and transportation.

U.S. Census Bureau brochure describes the number and types of disabilities and demographic characteristics of this population and devotes a section to children with disabilities. Document is in .pdf format.

U.S. Census Bureau report with tables and a summary press release available in PDF and text.

Facilitates the sharing of information and expertise in rehabilitation research between the United States and other countries and maintains an international rehabilitation research database that enable users to locate research in their field by country.

Index of studies and reports published by the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, including a category devoted to disability.

Conducts research and provides continuing education and technical assistance on many aspects of disability in the workplace.

Provides a wide array of support to parents and individuals, school districts and states in three main areas: special education, vocational rehabilitation and research in order to improve results and outcomes for people with disabilities (including physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities) of all ages.

Report to the President on Executive Order 13217, which promotes the availability of community alternatives for individuals with disabilities.

Paper from the U.S. Census Bureau discusses disability rates broken down by demographic data.

Federally funded program that is increasing knowledge and understanding of ways that students with disabilities can be fully included in educational accountability measures.

These surveys provide information about the enrollment of and educational services to students in public schools in every state by race/ethnicity, sex and disability.

U.S. Census Bureau 2002 press release highlights key facts about people with disabilities, including economic disparity.

Examines what services are provided to young children with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and what factors affect how they are financed.

Information and resources supporting successful transition for people with disabilities (including physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities).

Information from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) on the IPEDS, a single, comprehensive system designed to collect data from all institutions and educational organizations whose primary purpose is to provide postsecondary education.

Information on the ICDR, an initiative developed by the federal government to gather comments and recommendations on research needs for Americans with disabilities.

A chapter of the U.S. Census Bureau's "Population Profile of the United States: 2000" that is devoted to the population of people with disabilities, summarized by type, age, economic status and other demographics. Document is in .pdf format.

This GAO report examines federal disability programs, how to strengthen partnerships and coordination for modernizing programs, and ways to modernize measures of program success. The report also reviews next steps for achieving a 21st century disability policy. The entire report may be downloaded in .pdf format through this link.

A collaborative research, training, technical assistance and dissemination program designed to develop more effective responses to the needs of youth with disabilities in the juvenile justice system or at-risk for involvement with the juvenile justice system.

Report issued on January 15, 2008 by the National Council on Disability (NCD) that examines employment, housing, education, transportation and other federal policies that affect people with disabilities.

Reports from the U.S. Department of Education regarding the NLTS, the first effort in this country to document the experiences and outcomes of youth with disabilities. Document is in .pdf format.

Research and evaluations, noteworthy practices and links regarding mental illness and intellectual disabilities in adult education.

Summarizes the U.S. Access Board's work on improving acoustics in the designs for school classrooms.

Report includes data on children ages 3 to 5 and 6 to 21 served under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The entire report may be downloaded in .pdf format by clicking on this link.

Information on a steering committee appointed to assist the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) in developing a plan for disability and rehabilitation research for the next five years.

A study produced by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security for the U.S. Department of Education's National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) and the Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer.

A report issued on February 26, 2008 by the National Council on Disability (NCD). The report examines the unique challenges older youth with disabilities face as they negotiate the foster care system.