Author Archives: naricspotlight

What is Grey Literature and How Does NARIC Index It?

Posted on June 7, 2023 by naricspotlight

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 →

Posted in digital archive, Publications, Website | Tagged grey literature, naric databases, REHABDATA, research literature | Leave a comment

Tuning In – More Podcasts by and Featuring NIDILRR Researchers

Posted on May 31, 2023 by naricspotlight

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

Posted in Right Resources Right Now | Tagged knowledge translation, multimedia, podcasting, podcasts | Leave a comment

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

Posted on May 24, 2023 by naricspotlight

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 →

Posted in Project | Tagged lived experience, mental health, Mental Health Awareness Month, Mental Health Month, participatory action research, serious mental illness | Leave a comment

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

Posted on May 17, 2023 by naricspotlight

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

Posted in Project | Tagged assistive technology, digital acccessibility, digital inclusion, GAAD23, global accessibility awareness day, information access, web accessibility | Leave a comment

KTDRR’s 2023 Online KT Conference: Call for Submissions

Posted on May 15, 2023 by naricspotlight

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

Posted on May 3, 2023 by naricspotlight

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 →

Posted in history, Project | Tagged attitudes toward disabilities, barriers, financial barriers, policy, programmatic barriers | Leave a comment

Autism and Neurodiversity – Differences, not Deficits

Posted on April 5, 2023 by naricspotlight

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 →

Posted in Project | Tagged autism, autism acceptance month, autism awareness month, development, Diversity, intersectionality, neurodiversity, NIDILRR Grantees, research, SBIR | Leave a comment

Brain Injury Awareness Month – Diversity of the TBI Experience

Posted on March 29, 2023 by naricspotlight

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 →

Posted in Project | Tagged Black americans, Brain Injury Awareness Month, Diversity, intersectionality, Native Americans, rural communities, traumatic brain injury, Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems | Leave a comment

Moving Beyond the Conversation for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Posted on March 22, 2023 by naricspotlight

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 →

Posted in Research Study | Tagged community participation, developmental disabilities, Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, education, employment, monthly observances, NIDILRR Grantees | Leave a comment

Research In Focus for Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week

Posted on March 15, 2023 by naricspotlight

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 →

Posted in Continuing Education, Research In Brief | Tagged MS Awareness Week, multiple sclerosis, Research In Focus, resilience | Leave a comment