Tag Archives: COVID-19

Mental Health, the Holidays, and COVID-19: Tips to Maintain Our Mental Health During the Holidays and the Pandemic

Posted on December 9, 2021 by mpgarcia

The holiday season often presents a dizzying array of demands – from cooking meals and cleaning to shopping and entertaining family and friends. These demands may bring unwelcome guests – stress, depression, and other mental health issues. As the COVID-19 … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged COVID-19, Disabilities, disability, Holidays, maintain mental health, mental health, Pandemic, people with disabilities, tips | Leave a comment

La salud mental, las fiestas, y COVID-19: Consejos para mantener nuestra salud mental durante las fiestas y la pandemia

Posted on December 9, 2021 by mpgarcia

La temporada navideña a menudo presenta una variedad vertiginosa de demandas, desde cocinar y limpiar hasta ir de compras y entretener a familiares y amigos. Estas demandas pueden traer huéspedes no deseados: estrés, depresión, y otros problemas de salud mental. … Continue reading →

Posted in Spanish, Uncategorized | Tagged consejos, COVID-19, discapacidad, discapacidades, fiestas, pandemia, personas con discapacidades, salud mental, temporada navideña | Leave a comment

Answered Questions: Monthly News for the Disability Community on Social Workers for August 2021

Posted on August 26, 2021 by mpgarcia

This month’s Answered Questions discusses how social workers help people with disabilities, older adults, and families live as independently as possible. Continue reading →

Posted in Respuestas a las Preguntas | Tagged addiction and recovery, COVID-19, Disabilities, disability, employment, FAQ, HCBS, home and community based services, HYPE, inhalation injuries, Life Skills Manual, neurorehabilitation, NIDILRR, NIDILRR Projects, NIDILRR Research, RIF, social work, social workers, support, techbikigt, virtual reality | Leave a comment

Heading Back to School? Add These Resources to Your Backpack!

Posted on August 25, 2021 by naricspotlight

We gathered a handful of resources to add to your backpack as you head off to class, from k-12 to college, kindergartener to administrator. Continue reading →

Posted in Right Resources Right Now | Tagged back to school, COVID-19, education, school | Leave a comment

¿De regreso a la escuela? ¡Agregue estos recursos a su mochila!

Posted on August 25, 2021 by mpgarcia

Ha llegado la hora para regresar a la escuela o universidad. Este blog habla sobre los recursos de los proyectos de NIDILRR que pueden ayudar a los estudiantes con discapacidades y sus familias durante el regreso a la escuela durante COVID. Continue reading →

Posted in Right Resources Right Now | Tagged ADA, aplicaciones, colegio, COVID-19, escuela, hojas informativas, HYPE, IDEA, MyLife, NIDILRR, proyectos financiados por NIDILRR, tecnología de asistencia, transición, universidad | Leave a comment

¿Es tiempo para unas vacaciones? ¡Obtenga más información sobre los viajes y turismo accesibles!

Posted on July 21, 2021 by mpgarcia

Según las Naciones Unidas, se estima que hay más de mil millones de personas con discapacidad en todo el mundo (en inglés). Cuando se incluyen los miembros de la familia y proveedores de atención, más de 2 mil millones de … Continue reading →

Posted in Right Resources Right Now, Uncategorized | Tagged accesibilidad, COVID-19, discapacidad, NIDILRR, personas con discapacidades, proyectos de NIDILRR, turismo accesible, vacaciones accesibles, viaje accesible, viajeros con discapacidades | Leave a comment

Answered Questions: Monthly News for the Disability Community on Learning Disabilities for May 2021

Posted on May 27, 2021 by mpgarcia

This month’s Answered Questions focuses on research, resources, and news related to learning disabilities. Continue reading →

Posted in Respuestas a las Preguntas | Tagged #AnsweredQuestions, adults, children, computer-assisted practice, COVID-19, education, employment, independence, interventions, Learning Disabilities, NIDILRR, NIDILRR Projects, NIDILRR Research, reading, technology, vocational rehabilitation, writing | Leave a comment

Answered Questions: Monthly News for the Disability Community for March 2021 on Down syndrome

Posted on March 25, 2021 by mpgarcia

Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. This month’s question is: I am a new mother and my baby was diagnosed with Down syndrome. What resources and research are available … Continue reading →

Posted in Publications, Respuestas a las Preguntas | Tagged #AnsweredQuestions, #DownSyndrome, AAC, assistive technology, augmentative and alternative communication, children, consumer-friendly resources, COVID-19, down syndrome, education, NIDILRR Projects, NIDILRR Research, parents, physical activity, raise awareness, sedentary behavior, supports | Leave a comment

One Year Later – NARIC Staff Reflect on COVID and Telework

Posted on March 23, 2021 by naricspotlight

It’s been a solid year since NARIC staff met to discuss the emerging COVID-19 pandemic and determine how best to meet our patrons’ needs while staying safe and healthy. Together with our management team, we decided to move to telework … Continue reading →

Posted in history | Tagged COVID-19, personal reflections, telework | Leave a comment

Un año después – El personal de NARIC reflexiona sobre COVID y el teletrabajo

Posted on March 23, 2021 by mpgarcia

Ha sido un año sólido desde que el personal de NARIC se reunió para discutir la pandemia COVID-19 emergente y determinar la mejor manera de satisfacer las necesidades de nuestros clientes mientras se mantienen seguros y saludables. Junto con nuestro … Continue reading →

Posted in history | Tagged COVID-19, reflexiones personales, teletrabajo | Leave a comment