Making data visualizations accessible to blind and visually impaired people would help improve equity in higher education and assist them with data-driven reasoning and communication.
disability
Disabilities as Assets and Strengths
The Committee on Statistics and Disability—a partner of the JEDI Outreach Group—advocates for ASA members with disabilities and the removal of systemic inequities that hinder people with disabilities from full access and participation within the statistics profession.
My ASA Story: Erin Chapman, Software Development Engineer
Erin Chapman appreciates the ASA’s learning opportunities, but also the opportunities to volunteer and advocate for statisticians and data scientists with disabilities.
Statistics and Disability (CSD)
Amstat News is spotlighting ASA committees and their activities. This month, we feature the Committee on Statistics and Disability. Anja Zgodic, committee chair, answers our questions about the committee’s goals and renewed charge.