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Disability Data Fellow
Washington, DC · Contract
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About the role
- AAPD has partnered with Microsoft to establish a Disability Data Archive, an initiative focused on collating, preserving, and publishing disability-related datasets from federal and state agencies.
- A key priority of this initiative is identifying and preserving datasets that have been removed from public access or are at risk of being removed.
- Grounded in principles of disability justice and participatory data practices, this initiative seeks to advance community ownership and stewardship of disability data.
Compensation
- $68,000 AAPD is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Disability Data Fellow to support an initiative to preserve and expand access to disability data in the United States.
- A key priority of this initiative is identifying and preserving datasets that have been removed from public access or are at risk of being removed.
- The Fellow will support the development and maintenance of
- Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
- Annual salary of $68,000 for the duration of the fellowship term Fixed monthly stipend towards health insurance contribution AAPD-observed holidays, sick leave, and generous PTO in accordance with organizational policies
- This fellowship offers a unique opportunity to help shape a national disability data resource while working alongside leaders in disability advocacy, technology, and public-interest innovation.
- The Fellow will also gain firsthand experience contributing to a community-driven effort focused on disability data collection, preservation, and accessibility.
Company info
- About AAPD The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) works to increase the political and economic power of people with disabilities.
- As a national disability-led and cross-disability rights organization, AAPD advocates for full civil rights for over 70 million Americans with disabilities.
- We do this by promoting equal opportunity, economic power, independent living, and political participation through our programs and advocacy.
- We are looking to hire staff who embody our mission and are invested in building the disability rights movement.
- AAPD is an equal opportunity employer.
- Our office collaborates across initiatives to actively uplift and center the diversity of the disability community in our work.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
- Applicants with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
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