On Friday, NIDRR released an announcement of proposed priority for a Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Effective Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Service Delivery Practices. NIDRR is seeking comments on this priority through June 14.

What does Proposed Priority mean? NIDRR focuses its research in certain priority areas: Health and Function, Employment Outcomes, Technology for Access and Function, Participation and Community Living, and Capacity Building. Before finalizing its long range plan or making modifications to the one in place, NIDRR solicits comments from the public (including researchers, administrators, educators, rehabilitation professionals, and people with disabilities) about what direction the research should take.

How can I participate? Read through the announcement in the Federal Register (link below). It outlines the reasons for conducting this research, the form it should take, and hoped for outcomes. Comments may be mailed or emailed (contact information is in the FR announcement). You may post comments here but they will NOT be accepted as officially submitted comments for this proposed priority.

http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2010-05-14/html/2010-11616.htm

Please note: This is not a grant announcement. This is only an opportunity to comment on proposed research. For grant announcements, visit www.grants.gov.