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Cure MLD, The Calliope Joy Foundation and NORD Launch A Research and Engagement Study of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD)

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Monday, August 16, 2021
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The new study, Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Community United Research and Engagement Survey (MLDCures), creates a platform for patients around the world to share information about Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD).

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  • The new study, Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Community United Research and Engagement Survey (MLDCures), creates a platform for patients around the world to share information about Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD).
  • "We are thrilled to announce the launch of MLDCures, a patient contact registry for families impacted by metachromatic leukodystrophy," said Maria Kefalas, cofounder of Cure MLD and The Calliope Joy Foundation.
  • To help drive awareness and participation, Cure MLD and The Calliope Joy Foundation will launch an online campaign that demonstrates how the survey will be used and how individuals can register.
  • Cure MLD and The Calliope Joy Foundation are members of NORD and the organizations work together to eliminate the challenges that rare disease patients face.

Census Bureau Hosts News Briefing to Announce 2020 Demographic Analysis Estimates

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a virtual news conference to announce the release of the 2020 Demographic Analysis population estimates, which include national-level estimates of the population by age, sex, and select race and Hispanic origin groups as of April 1, 2020.

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  • The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a virtual news conference to announce the release of the 2020 Demographic Analysis population estimates, which include national-level estimates of the population by age, sex, and select race and Hispanic origin groups as of April 1, 2020.
  • Instead of collecting responses to a questionnaire like the 2020 Census, Demographic Analysis uses birth records, death records, data on international migration, and Medicare enrollment records to estimate the size of the U.S. population.
  • By releasing these estimates ahead of the first 2020 Census results, Demographic Analysis offers an independent measure of the population for comparison with the official census counts once available.
  • The Census Bureau will post the data tables and media products in the 2020 Demographic Analysis electronic press kit shortly after the news conference begins.

NEW HOUSING REPORT SHOWS 73.9 MILLION AMERICANS RESIDE IN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS AND CONDOMINIUM COMMUNITIES

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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The 2019-2020 National and State Statistical Review for Community Association Data shows that 73.9 million Americans, or roughly 27% of the U.S. population, now live in a homeowners association, condominium community, or housing cooperative, collectively referred to as community associations or planned communities.

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  • The 2019-2020 National and State Statistical Review for Community Association Data shows that 73.9 million Americans, or roughly 27% of the U.S. population, now live in a homeowners association, condominium community, or housing cooperative, collectively referred to as community associations or planned communities.
  • The report is the only one of its kindusing American Community Survey (ACS) and American Housing Survey (AHS) data to better align state-level community association research.
  • According to the new report, based on data collected in 2019, California now leads the nation with 49,200 associations.
  • Our missionwith your supportis to provide research-based information for homeowners, community association board members, community managers, developers, and other stakeholders.

Esri Releases Update of Ready-to-Use US Census Bureau Data in ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World

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Thursday, January 9, 2020
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Through ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World, people can see and use over 1,400 annually refreshed attributes of American Community Survey (ACS) tables from the US Census Bureau.

Key Points: 
  • Through ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World, people can see and use over 1,400 annually refreshed attributes of American Community Survey (ACS) tables from the US Census Bureau.
  • ACS data layers in Living Atlas update every December when the US Census Bureau produces new five-year estimates.
  • The most current five-year ACS data is now easily available through Living Atlas, which can be accessed in ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online, Esri's configurable mobile apps and dashboards, and ArcGIS StoryMaps.
  • To learn more about the latest updates and using ACS data layers in ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World, visit go.esri.com/living-atlas/acs .

Stop the Census Now!: MadeinAmerica.com Implores the U.S. Federal Government to Re-think its Costly and Ineffective Census Practices

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Wednesday, July 24, 2019
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However, big data and the U.S. government already have the necessary information and resources to conduct a census solely through technology.

Key Points: 
  • However, big data and the U.S. government already have the necessary information and resources to conduct a census solely through technology.
  • The American Community Survey (ACS) is a huge resource that details socioeconomic information without surveying the entire U.S. population.
  • This method may be incorporated into monthly or quarterly reports like all other government reports, thus keeping a more accurate account of population changes.
  • This simple method could save U.S. taxpayers billions of dollars, improve government statistics and keep a more accurate account of population changes.