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The Importance of Community Living: Celebrating the Olmstead Anniversary
On June 22nd, 1999, the US Supreme Court issued a ruling in Olmstead v. L.C. that institutionalization of people with disabilities who wish to live in their community instead is a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The … Continue reading
Exploring the Research on Fathers with Disabilities
Much of the research on parenting with disabilities has focused mothers or grouped mothers and fathers together as parents. Are we missing the experiences and needs of fathers with disabilities? A look at some promising research. Continue reading
Posted in Project, Research Study
Tagged Father's Day, fathers, fathers with disabilities, parenting, parents with disabilities
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Connecting to Research and Resources
For PTSD Awareness Month, we explore some of the publications, apps, and other resources from the NIDILRR community and elsewhere to help people connect to support. Continue reading
Posted in Right Resources Right Now
Tagged Apps, mental health, posttraumatic stress disorder, PTSD
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Stroke Awareness Month: Technology for Recovery
For Stroke Awareness Month, we are exploring some of the recent NIDILRR-funded projects focusing on technology to support recovery and rehabilitation from stroke. Continue reading
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Tagged assessment, assistive technology, measurement, NIDILRR Projects, orthotics, robotics, stroke, technology, telerehabilitation
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2022 DeVivo Mentored Research Award Open for Applications
The NIDILRR-funded National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC) is accepting applications for the 2022 DeVivo Mentored Research Award. The award is a one-year, $3,000 research award for trainees who are interested in conducting a research project using data from … Continue reading
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Let’s Talk About AAC: Better Speech and Hearing Month Meets ALS Awareness Month
Better Speech and Hearing Month and ALS Awareness Month combine to help people with severe neurodegenerative conditions communicate with the world around them. Continue reading
Research In Focus for Mental Health Month
For Mental Health Month, we explore research from NIDILRR grantees highlighted in our Research in Focus series Continue reading
National Minority Health Month – Closing the Gap Through Research
A quick look at NIDILRR-funded research addressing health disparities among people with disabilities from minority communities. Continue reading
Full Participation Includes Financial Capability
Financial capability is one facet of full participation in the community – people with disabilities have the right to control their money and make financial decisions. This article looks at current research that makes that possible. Continue reading
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Tagged financial capability, financial literacy, NIDILRR Projects
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Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month – Including Autistic Adults in Community
Throughout April, several organizations and agencies recognize Autism Awareness or Autism Acceptance Month. Many events and programs may focus on children on the autism spectrum and their families. Recently, however, there has been more attention on the lives of autistic … Continue reading
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Tagged autism, autism acceptance month, autism awareness month, NIDILRR Research
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Collection Spotlight from the National Rehabilitation Information Center 