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Lawmakers press OHA on gaps in REALD/SOGI data for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Summary
During the Feb. 11 informational meeting, legislators pressed OHA staff about the integration of REALD and SOGI data and whether people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are identifiable and tracked in those datasets; OHA said rules are in place but data integration is incomplete and staff will follow up.
SALEM, Ore. — Lawmakers at a Feb. 11 joint Subcommittee on Human Services hearing pressed Oregon Health Authority staff about gaps in REALD (race, ethnicity, language, disability) and SOGI data collection and the ability to identify people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in statewide data systems.
Representative Nelson asked how REALD and SOGI data have been used to reduce racial disparities. Claire Pierce Scribe, HPA director, said the equity and inclusion division oversees REALD and SOGI and that integrating those data with a future state-based marketplace will enable more targeted outreach. She added that the data allow the agency to see “where we should focus” and to use…
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