Research and Data Working Group Purpose
The Research and Data Working Group strengthens the POWER Coalition by grounding its work in evidence shaped by community experience and the principles of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Olmstead. We aim to show that recovery is a civil and human right through ethical, participatory research and shared data tools that support freedom, inclusion, and self-determination.
Priorities
Document Rights and Recovery
Collect data showing barriers to community integration and voluntary recovery supports, connecting findings to ADA and Olmstead protections against unnecessary institutionalization.Build Shared Infrastructure
Create a central repository for research, surveys, and community data that reflects recovery as a protected right under disability and civil rights law.Center Lived Experience
Engage people with lived experience as co-researchers and advisors to ensure authenticity and respect.Measure Impact and Accountability
Track progress toward full community inclusion and choice in care consistent with ADA and Olmstead mandates.Translate Evidence into Action
Use research to inform policy, advocacy, and public understanding through accessible summaries and rapid response tools.