Yearly Archives: 2011

Representative Gabrielle Giffords Begins Rehabilitation at TIRR/Memorial Hermann

Posted on January 21, 2011 by cgraves34

Correction: Rep. Giffords was transferred on Jan 26th. See http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/27/AR2011012701251.html. On Friday morning, January 21, 2011 U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was transported to the TIRR Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital in Houston, Texas.  Recognized as one of the top-rated rehabilitation hospitals … Continue reading →

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Watch it: Online Seminars on Accessibile Technology (and they are free!)

Posted on January 11, 2011 by naricspotlight

The Great Lakes ADA Center offers free 90-minute webinars focusing on accessible technology. The goal of these webinars is to increase awareness of accessibility and accessible technology. Topics include conducing a workplace accessibility assessment, social networking technology (today’s webinar with … Continue reading →

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White House Call on Disability Issues for January 10th, 2011

Posted on January 10, 2011 by mpgarcia

When’s the next White House Call? As soon as we know, we’ll post it here and in our Calendar of Events. Today’s White House Call on Disability Issues was lead by Khareem Dale of the White House’s Office of the … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: Second International Research Conference on Community Inclusion of Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities

Posted on January 10, 2011 by naricspotlight

The Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion of Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities has announced its “Second International Research Conference on Community Inclusion of Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities” to be held Sept. 19 – 21, 2011  in Philadelphia, P.A. Community inclusion … Continue reading →

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Resources for Autism and Vocational Rehabilitation

Posted on January 7, 2011 by naricspotlight

The RRTC on Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Service Models for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders is building a directory of VR programs and individual counselors with experience or specialty in working with clients with autism spectrum disorders. The directory currently has … Continue reading →

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Funding Opportunity: Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center

Posted on January 6, 2011 by naricspotlight

NIDRR invites proposals for the 2011 Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center: Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Overview Information; National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR)–Disability and Rehabilitation Research Project and Centers Program–Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRPs)–Model … Continue reading →

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Funding Opportunity: Two National Data and Statistical Centers

Posted on January 4, 2011 by naricspotlight

NIDRR announced invitations for proposals for national data and statistical centers focusing on spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury: National Data and Statistical Center for Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems 76 FR 344 – Office of Special Education and … Continue reading →

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Meet the New 2010 NIDRR Grantees

Posted on January 3, 2011 by naricspotlight

The final draft of the NIDRR Program Directory for Fiscal Year 2010 has been published and posted to NARIC.com for download. We thought we’d take a moment to introduce you to the newest grantees: 2010 grants by program type Disability … Continue reading →

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Grant Opportunity: NIDRR Switzer Fellowships

Posted on January 3, 2011 by naricspotlight

NIDRR just released its notice inviting applications for new awards for the 2011 Switzer Fellowships. These one-year fellowships are granted to individual researchers who have or are pursing PhD or similar degrees. Here’s the notice: Office of Special Education and … Continue reading →

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Participate: Survey on How You Communicate with Emergency Services

Posted on January 3, 2011 by naricspotlight

The Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center for Wireless Technology is conducting a survey of how people with disabilities communicate with emergency services. Take 5 minutes to fill it out and you could be eligible to win a $250 Amazon gift card … Continue reading →

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