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Tag Archives: NIDILRR Research
Transportation Services – A Means of Getting Around and Participating in Your Community
What are transportation services? They are a way to participate in your community. Continue reading
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Tagged ACL, ADA, Eldercare Locator, NADTC, NIDILRR, NIDILRR Projects, NIDILRR Research, transportation, transportation services
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Answered Questions: Monthly News for the Disability Community for March 2021 on Down syndrome
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
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Invisible or Hidden Disabilities: What are they?
According to the Invisible Disabilities Association, invisible disabilities are physical, mental, or neurological conditions that are not visible from the outside, “yet can limit or challenge a person’s movements, senses, or activities.” These disabilities include symptoms or limitations that may … Continue reading
Answered Questions: Monthly News for the Disability Community on Home Modifications for February 2021
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 person with a disability and I need to modify my home so that it is more … Continue reading
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Tagged accessible homes, aging-in-place, children with disabilities, Disabilities, FAQ, home adaptations, Home Modifications, home technology, independent living, NIDILRR, NIDILRR Projects, NIDILRR Research, older adults, older adults with disabilities, people with disabilities, smart home, smart home devices, Spanish-language, visitability
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Transitioning to Adulthood: Resources from the NIDILRR Community
For young people with disabilities, transitional periods offer both challenges and opportunities. These include the transition to high school, from high school to college or work, or the transition to other adult phases like moving toward independence in the community. … Continue reading
Answered Questions: Monthly News for the Disability Community for January 2021 on Parents with Disabilities
Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. This month’s question is: My partner and I are about to have our first child and I have a disability. What resources and … Continue reading
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Tagged child welfare agencies, community participation, Disabilities, health disparities, interventions, legal supports, mental health, NIDILRR, NIDILRR Projects, NIDILRR Research, parents, parents with disabilities, Research In Focus, strategies, support, support needs
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Answered Questions: Monthly News for the Disability Community for December 2020 – COVID-19 Resources for People with Disabilities
Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. This month’s question is: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone. Are there resources and information related to COVID-19 specific to the needs of … Continue reading
Posted in Publications, Respuestas a las Preguntas, Spanish
Tagged #COVID19, ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, Answered Questions, civil rights, coronavirus, COVID-19, down syndrome, education, education technology, employment, families, inclusion, inclusive response, isolation, mental health, mHealth apps, NIDILRR, NIDILRR Projects, NIDILRR Research, older adults, Pandemic, people with disabilities, service providers, social distancing, social isolation, supports, technology
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Dementia: A Disorder that Affects Cognitive Function
According to the National Institute of Aging (NIA) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), dementia is the “loss of cognitive functioning – thinking, remembering, and reason – and behavioral abilities to such an extent that it interferes with a … Continue reading
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Tagged Alzheimer's Disease, dementia, Lewy Body disease, NIDILRR, NIDILRR Research, REHABDATA
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Human Rights Day: Recognizing the Rights and Freedoms of Everyone
According to the Office of the High Commissioner of the United Nations, Human Rights Day is “observed by the international community every year on December 10” and “commemorates the day in 1948” when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the … Continue reading
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Tagged ADA, civil rights, Disabilities, disability rights, human rights, IDEA, NIDILRR, NIDILRR Projects, NIDILRR Research, people with disabilities, Rehab Act
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Answered Questions: Monthly News for the Disability Community for November 2020 on Parenting Children with Disabilities
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 parent of a child with disabilities and I need resources to help me help my child. … Continue reading
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Tagged #AnsweredQuestions, assistive technology, behavioral challenges, children, children with disabilities, community inclusion, IEP, individualized education programs, intellectual and developmental disabilities, Latina family caregivers, Latinas, mental health, NIDILRR Projects, NIDILRR Research, Pandemic, paralysis, parental perspectives, parents, parents with disabilities, physical activity, rural, self-care, Spanish, state resources, transition, transition planning
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