Tag Archives: students

VCU ARRT’s Notice of Postdoctoral Fellowship Position Openings

Posted on September 15, 2017 by mpgarcia

The NIDILRR-funded Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training Project at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU ARRT) has Postdoctoral Fellowship position openings for postdoctoral students studying a diversity of neurological conditions and disorders. The objectives of the program are to provide comprehensive training in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged neurological disorders, NIDILRR, postdoctoral fellowship positions, researchers, students, VCU ARRT | Leave a comment

PhD Funding Opportunities Available Through the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Posted on December 2, 2014 by cgraves34

Principle investigator Cathy Bodine, PhD, and co-PI Michael Lightner, PhD of the NIDRR-funded Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center for Advancing Cognitive Technologies (RERC-ACT) are recruiting students interested in technology for persons with disabilities and seniors, as well as earning a PhD … Continue reading →

Posted in Grant/scholarship opportunity, Project, Uncategorized | Tagged Anschutz Medical Campus, Bioengineering, Cathy Bodine PhD, cognitive disabilities, Department of Bioengineering, funding opportunities, graduate programs, Michael Lightner PhD, PhD, Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center for Advancing Cognitive Technologies (RERC-ACT), RERC-ACT, students, University of Colorado Denver | Leave a comment

2014 TLG Scholarship Essays Highlight the Resilience and Strength of Families Experiencing Disability

Posted on October 22, 2014 by naricspotlight

The NIDRR-funded Center on Families with Disabilities Through the Life Cycle: Disability Culture Perspectives at Through the Looking Glass just announced the results of their 2014 College Scholarships for Students of Parents with Disabilities program! More than 700 essays were … 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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Civil Rights: Students with Disabilities Given a Fair Shot at Athletics

Posted on February 1, 2013 by teddowusu

Student athletes everywhere can chalk up another point in the win column as the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has successfully issued a guidance measure that addresses the rights of children with disabilities to participate in school … Continue reading →

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Mental Health Awareness Week 2012!

Posted on October 9, 2012 by cgraves34

In 1990 the U.S. Congress established the first full week of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) in recognition of National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) efforts to raise awareness on mental illness and psychiatric disabilities. Since its inception, … Continue reading →

Posted in Event, Website | Tagged Mental Health America, mental illness, Mental Illness Awareness Week, military, National Alliance on Mental Illness, National Depression Screening Day, National Institute of Mental Health, National Suidice Prevention Lifeline, psychiatric disabilities, Screening for Mental Health, screenings, students, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration | Leave a comment

Leadership training opp for colleges students with autism

Posted on January 27, 2012 by naricspotlight

Are you a college student who identifies on the autism spectrum? The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) is offering a leadership training opportunity to currently enrolled students. The Autism Campus Inclusion leadership training will take place in August 2012. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Event | Tagged advocacy, autism, autism spectrum disorder, college, self-advocacy, students, training | 1 Comment

2011 Students of Parents with Disabilities Scholarship Winners Announced

Posted on October 14, 2011 by cgraves34

On October 13th, 2011 the National Center for Parents with Disabilities and their Families at Through the Looking Glass announced the winners of its 2011 College Scholarships for Students of Parents with Disabilities. As one of several projects of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Grant/scholarship opportunity, Organization, Project | Tagged National Center for Parents with Disabilities and their Families, NIDRR grantees, NIDRR projects, parents with disabilities, scholarships, students | Leave a comment

Learn More: National Center on Disability and Access to Education

Posted on April 27, 2009 by naricspotlight

The National Center on Disability and Access to Education (NCDAE) is an information center and clearinghouse funded by the US Dept of Education and run by Utah State University’s Center for Persons with Disabilities. NCDAE focuses on distance education for … Continue reading →

Posted in Article, Organization, webcasts, Website | Tagged accessibility, clearinghouse, distance education, education, education technology, students, webcasts | 1 Comment

Work Together: The Higher Education Support Toolkit

Posted on April 13, 2009 by naricspotlight

A free toolkit for providers and students with psychiatric disabilities. Continue reading →

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