Tag Archives: technology

NIDILRR-Funded Consumer Products: Physical and Occupational Therapies

Posted on December 15, 2022 by mpgarcia

According to the National Library of Medicine (NLM), physical therapy (PT) “may include certain exercises, massages and treatments based on physical stimuli (e.g., heat, cold, electrical currents or ultrasound).” The objective of PT is to relieve pain, help you move … Continue reading →

Posted in Project | Tagged balance, COVID-19, driving, exercise, music, NIDILRR, NIDILRR Research, NIDILRR-funded consumer products, occupational therapy, OT, personal assistance services, physical therapy, PT, recovery process, Research In Focus, technology, telewellbeing, wellbeing | Leave a comment

Answered Questions for October 2022: Employment Equity for People with Disabilities

Posted on October 27, 2022 by mpgarcia

Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. This month’s question is: I’m an advocate who focuses on employment – I’m excited to see more opportunities for people with disabilities, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Answer Queue, Respuestas a las Preguntas, Spanish | Tagged #AnsweredQuestions, #NDEAM, COVID-19, disabiliteis, Disabilities, EEOC, employability, Employees with disabilities, Employers, employment, employment equity, equity, inclusion, Incluyeme, job seekers with disabilities, LU2E-RRTC, NIDILRR, ODEP, people with disabilities, technology | 1 Comment

Answered Questions for June 2022: Learning About the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Posted on June 23, 2022 by mpgarcia

Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. This month’s question is I am new to the disability community and would like to know more about the Americans with Disabilities Act … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, Basics of the ADA, COVID-19, Disabilities, disability, discrimination, education, EEOC, employment, independent living, NIDILRR, NIDILRR-funded projects, NIDILRR-funded research, pedestrian access barriers, post secondary institutions, Research In Focus, Spanish, Spanish-language, technology | Leave a comment

Answered Questions for May 2022: Accessible Transportation

Posted on May 26, 2022 by mpgarcia

Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. This month’s question is I was recently diagnosed with a disability, which affects my ability to drive. What research, resources and information are … Continue reading →

Posted in Answer Queue, Respuestas a las Preguntas, Spanish | Tagged accessibility, accessible ground transportation, accessible transit vehicles, accessible transportation, ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, Disabilities, disability, driving, NIDILRR, NIDILRR Projects, NIDILRR-funded research, public transportation, Spanish, Spanish-language, technology, transportation, wheelchair securement systems | Leave a comment

Stroke Awareness Month: Technology for Recovery

Posted on May 25, 2022 by naricspotlight

For Stroke Awareness Month, we are exploring some of the recent NIDILRR-funded projects focusing on technology to support recovery and rehabilitation from stroke. Continue reading →

Posted in Project | Tagged assessment, assistive technology, measurement, NIDILRR Projects, orthotics, robotics, stroke, technology, telerehabilitation | Leave a comment

Answered Questions: Assistive Technology for People with Sensory Disabilities – November 2021

Posted on November 25, 2021 by mpgarcia

This month’s Answered Questions discusses assistive technology for people with sensory disabilities, including mobile health apps, preferences for indoor wayfinding systems; novel technology-based interventions, and more. Continue reading →

Posted in Answer Queue, Respuestas a las Preguntas | Tagged assistive technology, AT, auditory disabilities, blind, deaf, education, employment, mobile health apps, NIDILRR, NIDILRR Projects, NIDILRR Research, Research In Focus, sensory disabilities, technology, visual disabilities | Leave a comment

Answered Questions: Virtual Therapy as a Therapeutic Tool – October 2021

Posted on October 28, 2021 by mpgarcia

October’s Answered Questions discusses how virtual reality may be used as a therapeutic tool with people with disabilities. Continue reading →

Posted in Respuestas a las Preguntas | Tagged Answered Questions, Disabilities, NIDILRR, rehabilitation, Spanish, technology, therapeutic tool, virtual reality, VR | Leave a comment

Answered Questions: Monthly News for the Disability Community on Learning Disabilities for May 2021

Posted on May 27, 2021 by mpgarcia

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 | Leave a comment

Answered Questions: Monthly News for the Disability Community for April 2021 – Community Inclusion

Posted on April 22, 2021 by mpgarcia

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 →

Posted in Respuestas a las Preguntas | 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 | Leave a comment

Autism and Technology for Independence – A Quick Look at the Research

Posted on April 7, 2021 by naricspotlight

For Autism Acceptance Month, we’re highlighting current and recent projects developing and testing technology to support the independence of people with autism at school, at work, and in the community. Continue reading →

Posted in Right Resources Right Now | Tagged assistive technology, autism, autism acceptance month, NIDILRR, technology | Leave a comment