In humanitarian action, data on persons with disabilities is important as a basis for inclusive programming. Data can be collected for various purposes, including to design a humanitarian response that addresses the needs and priorities of the affected population; to monitor equitable access to assistance; and to target specific population groups. The types of data that are collected and the way they are analysed depends on how the data is intended to be used.

The Decision Tree on Collection of Data on Disability Inclusion in Humanitarian Action was developed by an Advisory Group including OCHA, WFP, UNHCR, IOM, WHO, Humanity & Inclusion and led by UNICEF, as part of the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Humanitarian Single Business Case. Development of the tool was led by IOM-DTM, with input from Advisory Group members.

This Decision Tree presents succinct guidance to frame and implement the collection of data for the inclusion of persons with disabilities in humanitarian action. It is intended for humanitarian actors to identify the types of data to be collected for different purposes and key tools and approaches that are recommended to be used. It also complements other guidance on collecting and using data on disability inclusion in humanitarian action, intended to support the HNO/HRP development process, includingGuidance on Strengthening Disability Inclusion in Humanitarian Response PlansandUse of Washington Group Questions in Multi-Sector Needs Assessments.

1.Objectives and Introduction (5 minutes)- Daunia Pavone, IOM

2.Welcome remarks (5 mins)- FCDO Richard Garratt, Counsellor for Humanitarian and Migration at the UK Mission to the UN and WTO in Geneva.

3.What data do we need to facilitate disability inclusion? - Results of WFP/Trinity research (7 minutes) Dr. Caroline Jagoe, Trinity College Dublin

4.Presentation of the Decision Tree (7 minutes) – Daunia Pavone, IOM Senior Information Management and Analysis Advisor (Protection in Emergencies&DTM)

5.Collecting data on barriers to access to goods and services through Key Informant Interviews (7 minutes) - DTM/GDI-IOM Vivian Alt, IOM Disability Inclusion Advisor

6.Collecting data on barriers to accessing facilities through safety and accessibility audit- (7 minutes) Caroline Haar, Global WASH Cluster

7.Collecting data on numbers of persons with disabilities through household interviews-(7 minutes) Cosima Cloquet, Impact Initiatives

8.Interactive discussion (30 minutes) moderated by Kirstin Lange, UNICEF

Other tools & Participant interventions

9.Conclusion and Next Steps (5 minutes) – Kirstin Lange, UNICEF

1.Objectives and Introduction - Daunia Pavone, IOM

2.Welcome remarks - FCDO Richard Garratt, Counsellor for Humanitarian and Migration at the UK Mission to the UN and WTO in Geneva.

3.What data do we need to facilitate disability inclusion? - Results of WFP/Trinity research - Dr. Caroline Jagoe, Trinity College Dublin

4.Presentation of the Decision Tree – Daunia Pavone, IOM Senior Information Management and Analysis Advisor (Protection in Emergencies&DTM)

5.Collecting data on barriers to access to goods and services through Key Informant Interviews - IOM Vivian Alt, IOM Disability Inclusion Advisor

6.Collecting data on barriers to accessing facilities through safety and accessibility audit- Caroline Haar, Global WASH Cluster

7.Collecting data on numbers of persons with disabilities through household interviews- Cosima Cloquet, Impact Initiatives

8.Interactive discussion moderated by Kirstin Lange, UNICEF

Other tools & Participant interventions

9.Conclusion and Next Steps – Kirstin Lange, UNICEF