Tag Archives: research

What is the Difference between Disability Employment Policy Research and Employment Research?

Posted on February 9, 2021 by mpgarcia

For people with disabilities, full participation in the community can include working full- or part-time, ideally in an integrated setting with a mix of people with and without disabilities and for competitive pay. Research and development in employment seeks to … Continue reading →

Posted in Answer Queue, Project | Tagged accommodations, ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, Disabilities, employment, employment policy, NIDILRR, NIDILRR proyects, Policies, practices, reasonable accommodations, reasonable accommodations in employment, research, strategies | Leave a comment

Is Your Research Pitch “Camera Ready”?

Posted on December 9, 2020 by naricspotlight

In talking with researchers and developers in the NIDILRR grantee community, we’ve learned that they are passionate about their work and excited to share it with their colleagues, practitioners, and, most importantly, people with disabilities and their families. These researchers … Continue reading →

Posted in Right Resources Right Now | Tagged Elevator pitch, Plain language, research | Leave a comment

In the Stacks – Research on Veterans with Disabilities in the NARIC Collection

Posted on November 4, 2020 by naricspotlight

NARIC’s collection includes more than 100,000 publications and over 200,000 abstracts. We take a virtual walk through the stacks to find research on veterans with disabilities and their families from the NIDILRR community and elsewhere. Continue reading →

Posted in Publications, Uncategorized | Tagged naric collection, REHABDATA, research, veterans, veterans day, veterans with disabilities | Leave a comment

Mental Health Impacts Us All

Posted on September 17, 2020 by mpgarcia

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mental health is “an important part of overall health and well-being” and “includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being.” Mental health affects how people think, feel, and act, it helps … Continue reading →

Posted in Answer Queue | Tagged burn injuries, community participation, Disabilities, disability, education, employment, inclusion, mental health, model systems, MSKTC, NIDILRR, NIDILRR Projects, NIDILRR Research, people with disabilities, psychiatric disabilities, research, Resources, SCI, spinal cord injury, TBI, traumatic brain injury, TU Collaborative | Leave a comment

FUNDELA: Increasing Research and Knowledge on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Posted on September 3, 2020 by mpgarcia

The Spanish Foundation for the Promotion of Research on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (FUNDELA, Spanish acronym) was established in December 2002, with the specific objective of promoting research on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in Spain. FUNDELA also disseminates information on advances … Continue reading →

Posted in Organization | Tagged ALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), FUNDELA, knowledge, Lou Gherig's Disease, research | Leave a comment

What Does Transition Mean for Young People with Disabilities?

Posted on August 20, 2020 by mpgarcia

Young people with disabilities will face many transitional periods in their lives. These can be exciting and challenging not just for the young person but also for their families, teachers, and counselors. One of the more exciting transitions is leaving … Continue reading →

Posted in Answer Queue | Tagged ADA, education, employment, families, IDEA, NIDILRR, NIDILRR Projects, NIDILRR Research, people with disabilities, research, transition, transition services, youth with disabilities in transition, youth with disdabilities | Leave a comment

National Disability Voter Registration Week, the ADA, and Voters with Disabilities

Posted on July 16, 2020 by cgraves34

Every year the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) REV UP campaign coordinates National Disability Voter Registration Week (NDVRW) to increase the enfranchisement of people with disabilities through voting, political participation, and civic engagement. This year, NDVRW is July … Continue reading →

Posted in Event, Legislation, Organization, Publications, Uncategorized | Tagged 2020 elections, AAPD, accessibility, ADA. Americans with Disabilities Act, American Association of People with Disabilities, barriers, civic engagement, civil rights, enfranchisement, Enfranchisement and People with Disabilities, federal legislation, Help America Vote Act of 2002, National Disability Voter Registration Week, NDVRW, political participation, protections, research, REV UP, Title II of the ADA, voter registration, voters with disabilities, voting, Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act of 1984, Voting Rights Act of 1965 | Leave a comment

Buscar, explorar, y profundizar en los recursos de NARIC

Posted on June 24, 2020 by mpgarcia

Por más de 40 años, los bibliotecarios y especialistas en información de NARIC han desarrollado o publicado una gran cantidad de recursos para conectar a las personas con discapacidades, profesionales, investigadores, proveedores de atención, y abogados a la información e … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Knowledgebase, Librarian's Picks, NARIC, NIDILRR, Program Directory, recursos, REHABDATA, research, Research In Focus | Leave a comment

Autism Research In Focus

Posted on April 15, 2020 by naricspotlight

Throughout April, several organizations are drawing attention to autism to encourage understanding and awareness of the disorder and acceptance of individuals who live, learn, and work on the autism spectrum. For some people, exploring the research in autism can add … Continue reading →

Posted in Right Resources Right Now | Tagged autism, autism research, autism spectrum disorders, research, Research In Focus | Leave a comment

Sign Up, Join In, and Participate in Research!

Posted on January 22, 2020 by naricspotlight

Research and development projects are happening across the country and they’re looking for people with disabilities to join in. Interested? Learn more about participating in research! Continue reading →

Posted in Clinial/Rehab trials | Tagged clinical trials, participatory action research, research, surveys | 4 Comments