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Appendix B: Workshop Agenda
Pages 78-81

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... Overview of the Two Background Papers: Opportunities for Methodological Research on Survey Measures Related to Disability Elizabeth Badley, Alan Jette, and Nancy Mathiowetz Contributor: Allan Sampson An examination of the various conceptual models of disability and the disablement process and their ability to address SSA's disability program requirements. · The challenges related to the translation of conceptual models to valid and reliable questions which can be administered to the general population.
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... · How do the various conceptual models address the role of environment, adaptation, expectations, and perceptions? · What measurement gaps exist between the various conceptual models of disability and the current set of disability measures used in federal surveys?
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... · How will the measurement of work disability in a variety of settings (the DES and other ongoing federal data collection efforts) impact SSA's ability to monitor the pool of people potentially eligible for disability benefits?
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... Adjourn Reception for all attendees Friday, May 28 SESSION SIX 9:00-10:30 a.m. Defining a Research Agenda Discussion Chair: Dorothy Rice · What are the criteria for a "successful" measurement of functional capacity to work?
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