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The Paralympic Torch Has Arrived in Rio: How Social Media Keeps the Torch Burning Strong

Posted on September 7, 2016 by mpgarcia

The Paralympics may start tomorrow, but the Paralympic Flame is already burning! The torch relay began on September 1st and the torch itself visited five cities in Brazil before arriving in Rio de Janeiro. Before departing the starting point, the … Continue reading →

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Research and Social Media: How to connect with the NIDILRR community.

Posted on June 20, 2016 by mpgarcia

In the age of social media, there is a multitude of platforms that we can all utilize to find the latest news and information and to connect with others from around the world. These social media platforms include Twitter, Facebook, … Continue reading →

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Glaucoma Awareness and the Importance of Eye Health

Posted on January 8, 2014 by teddowusu

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Currently, 2.7 million people in the United States over age 40 have glaucoma—a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve and destroy eyesight. The National Eye Institute projects this number will reach … Continue reading →

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Campuses Light Up for Autism Awareness

Posted on April 12, 2013 by teddowusu

The Autism Speaks organization is encouraging college campuses to get involved with Autism Awareness Month through its Autism U Campaign. Autism U is a collective effort among institutions of higher learning to get students and student organizations to partake in … Continue reading →

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World Autism Awareness Day

Posted on April 3, 2013 by teddowusu

April 2, 2013 marked the sixth annual World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD). WAAD was adopted on December 18, 2007 by the United Nations General Assembly marking it as only one of four official health-specific United Nations Days. Autism, which affects … Continue reading →

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How do you use social media?

Posted on March 27, 2013 by naricspotlight

A new toolkit was recently developed by the Federal Social Media Community of Practice working group on accessible social media. The toolkit includes guidelines and instructions for making Facebook posts, Twitter messages, and YouTube videos accessible for followers with disabilities. … Continue reading →

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The CDC Injury Center partners with the CDC Foundation to Launch the Heads Up TBI Film Festival

Posted on March 20, 2012 by cgraves34

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month and in recognition the CDC Injury Center and the CDC Foundation are partnering to launch the Heads Up TBI Film Festival, an online collection of video and written testimonials about traumatic brain injury.  According … Continue reading →

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Are you a Fan?

Posted on August 12, 2009 by naricspotlight

NARIC has a Facebook page! // National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC) on Facebook Are you a fan? What would you like to see on NARIC’s page? Do you have fan suggestions?

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