Author Archives: naricspotlight

What is Grey Literature and How Does NARIC Index It?

When you think of research publications, you probably imagine conventional publications such as peer-reviewed journal articles and stacks of thick textbooks. However, thousands of pages of research are published every year that never make it into these publications. Have you … Continue reading

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Tuning In – More Podcasts by and Featuring NIDILRR Researchers

Download the latest podcasts from the #NIDILRR community for your next long drive, plane ride, or poolside lounging! Continue reading

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Mental Health Awareness Month – Bringing Lived Experience to Research and Development

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, bringing attention to mental health and how essential it is to overall health. This is also a time to recognize the people who live with mental health conditions in our communities, including serious mental … Continue reading

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Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2023 – Access and Inclusion in Digital Spaces

Exploring the work of the NIDILRR community to ensure access to and inclusion in digital spaces Continue reading

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KTDRR’s 2023 Online KT Conference: Call for Submissions

Our colleagues at the Center on Knowledge Translation for Disability and Rehabilitation Research (Center on KTDRR) announced the theme for this year’s online KT conference! Save the dates for November 6, 8, and 10. Submissions are now open to all, … Continue reading

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More than Curb Cuts – Identifying and Addressing Barriers of All Kinds

Did you know that four years before the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), President Ronald Reagan declared May 7, 1986, as National Barrier Awareness Day? The declaration followed the release of a report from the National Council … Continue reading

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Autism and Neurodiversity – Differences, not Deficits

For #Autism Acceptance Month, we’re looking at the diversity of #NIDILRR-funded research and development supporting early intervention, school to work/college transition, and full community participation of autistic people. Continue reading

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Brain Injury Awareness Month – Diversity of the TBI Experience

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, with observances led by the Brain Injury Association of America. Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is lasting brain damage from an injury that results from an external force such as a fall or a … Continue reading

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Moving Beyond the Conversation for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

A quick look at some current NIDILRR-funded research and development projects helping to Move Beyond the Conversation to action supporting people with #DevelopmentalDisabilities #DDAM23 Continue reading

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Research In Focus for Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week

For #MSAwarenessWeek we’re exploring some of our recent Research In Focus articles highlighting research and development to support people with MS at home, at work, and in the community. Continue reading

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