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Tag Archives: NIDILRR Research
Spinal Cord Injury: What is it and what resources and research are available?
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) at the National Institutes of Health, a spinal cord injury (SCI) is “damage to the tight bundle of cells and nerves that sends and receives signals from the brain … Continue reading
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Tagged Disabilities, disability, NIDILRR, NIDILRR Research, physical disabilities, SCI, spinal cord injury
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Answered Questions: Monthly News for the Disability Community on the Intersection of Disability and LGBTQIA+ for June 2021
June’s Answered Questions discusses the intersection of disability and LGBTQIA+. Continue reading
Posted in Respuestas a las Preguntas
Tagged ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, bisexual, civil rights, Disabilities, Diversity, Español, gay, gender minorities, healthcare, inclusion, intersex, lesbian, LGBTQIA+, mental health, NIDILRR, NIDILRR Research, queer/questioning, sexual minorities, Spanish, stigma, transgender
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Traumatic Brain Injury: What is it and what research and resources are available?
According to the Mayo Clinic, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) “results from a violent blow or jolt to the head or body”. A TBI can also be caused by “an object that goes through brain tissue, such as a bullet … Continue reading
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Tagged concussion, NIDILRR, NIDILRR Research, TBI, traumatic brain injury
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Mental Health Resources from the NIDILRR Grantee Community
For people with mental health disorders, living and participating in the community may be beneficial to their quality of life. However, they may face barriers to community living, employment, education, or community participation, such as stigma, lack of financial resources, … Continue reading
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Tagged blogs, calendars, Comeback TV, community participation, education, employment, health and function, mental health, NIDILRR, NIDILRR Projects, NIDILRR Research, NIDILRR Resources, podcasts, psychiatric disabilities, Resources, stigma, Transitions ACR, TU Collaborative, wellbeing
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Answered Questions: Monthly News for the Disability Community on Learning Disabilities for May 2021
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
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Answered Questions: Monthly News for the Disability Community for April 2021 – Community Inclusion
Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. This month’s question is I have a family member with a disability who would like to participate more in their community. What research, … Continue reading
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Tagged #AnsweredQuestions, accessible environment, children with disabilities, civic participation, civil rights, community participation, education, employment, health, NIDILLR Project, NIDILRR, NIDILRR Research, resources from NARIC, social inclusion, technology, youth
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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
