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Tag Archives: knowledge translation
Meet the Research Teams at the ADA National Network
Did you know the ADA National Network and its 10 regional centers conduct research on the impact of the ADA and barriers and supports to its implementation? Find out more as we celebrate the 32nd Anniversary of the ADA! Continue reading
Let’s Take a Peek at NIDILRR’s Outcome Domains and Support Areas: Knowledge Translation
Welcome back to our series that highlights NIDILRR’s Outcome Domains and Support Areas. This month, we look at NIDILRR’s Outcome Domains and Support Area on Knowledge Translation. Through this research program, NIDILRR seeks to ensure the widespread distribution, in usable … Continue reading
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Tagged ADA, AT, Disabilities, disability, employment, knowledge translation, KT, KTDRR, KTER, NIDILRR, NIDILRR Outcome Domains, NIDILRR Projects, NIDILRR Research, NIDILRR Support Areas
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Why should you use social media to share your research?
Are you a researcher? Are you using social media to connect with your audience and share your research? If not, the NIDILRR-funded Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) suggests you consider adding it to your KT strategy! According to MSKTC: … Continue reading
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that was signed into being in 1990. But what does it do? At its simplest, the ADA makes sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities … Continue reading
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Tagged accessibility, ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, assistive technology, community access, Disabilities, disability, education, knowledge translation, KT, mobility disabilities, NIDILRR, NIDILRR Projects, NIDILRR Research, people with disabilities, post-secondary education, psychiatric disabilities, research, service dogs, technology, wheelchair
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Traumatic Brain Injury Model System
During 2013’s National Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM), we have looked at various topics affecting Hispanics with disabilities including NARIC’s Spanish language services, explained how people-first language works, looked at cultural competency of rehab professionals in treating/working with Hispanics/Latinos with spinal … Continue reading
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Tagged brain injury, Disabilities, disability, health disparities, Hispanic Heritage Month, knowledge translation, minorities, model system, Model System Knowledge Translation Center, MSKTC, NARIC, National Hispanic Heritage Month, NIDRR, NIDRR projects, NIDRR research, North Texas Burn Rehabilitation Model System, people with disabilities, rehabilitation, Spanish, Spanish-language, TBI, TBIMS, traumatic brain injury, traumatic brain injury model system, VCTBIMS, VCU, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Commonwealth University Brain Injury Model System
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Learning about the North Texas Burn Rehabilitation Model System.
The North Texas Burn Rehabilitation Model System (NTBRMS) conducts a comprehensive program of care, rehabilitation, and research involving children and adults who experience major burn injuries. This system includes Parkland Health & Hospital System and the University of Texas Southwestern … Continue reading
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Tagged BIMS, Burn Injury, Burn Injury Model System, Burns, Disabilities, disability, knowledge translation, minorities, model system, MSKTC, NIDRR, NIDRR projects, NIDRR research, North Texas Burn Rehabilitation Model System, NTBRMS, people with disabilities, Spanish, Spanish-language
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Enter the exciting world of assistive technology!
The world of assistive technology (AT) is very exciting. It’s constantly innovating and changing for the better, developing new technologies and improving existing tools to support independence for people with disabilities. Just what *is* assistive technology? The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive … Continue reading
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Tagged accessibility, assistive technology, Disabilities, disability, knowledge translation, NIDRR, NIDRR projects, NIDRR research
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Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Special Issue Focuses on Knowledge Translation
The January supplemental issue of the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation focuses on Promoting Research Relevance—Strategies and Tactics for Enhancing Knowledge Translation and Use. The issue was edited by Deborah Backus, PhD, and Michael Jones, PhD, co-director of the … Continue reading
Open for Comment: NIDRR’s Proposed Long Range Plan 2013-2017
As a reader of the NARIC Spotlight, you know that NARIC is the library for the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), one of two institutes at the US Department of Education. Every 5 years, NIDRR develops and … Continue reading
Collection Spotlight from the National Rehabilitation Information Center 
Two proposed priorities open for comment
Two priorities were published in the Federal Register, both of which are open for comment until February 14th: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 34 CFR Chapter III Proposed Priority–National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research–Disability and Rehabilitation Research Project–Inclusive Cloud and Web … Continue reading →