Yearly Archives: 2016

Los desastres ocurren – Comunicarse y prepararse

Los desastres, grandes y pequeños, pueden ocurrir en cualquier momento. Podemos predecir algunos, como huracanes y tormentas de nieve. Otra huelga con poca advertencia, como terremotos e incendios forestales. Pueden destruir comunidades enteras, o simplemente el hogar de una persona. … Continue reading

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Disasters Happen – Communicate and Be Prepared

Disasters, large and small, can happen at any time. Some we can predict, like hurricanes and snowstorms. Other strike with little warning, like earthquakes and wildfires. They can take out entire communities, or just one person’s home. The best thing … Continue reading

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It’s Almost National SCI Awareness Month and We’re Celebrating with Even More Research!

This was one of our most popular posts for 2015 and now we’ve UPDATED IT for 2016 (including international research)! In addition to these selections, we’ll be sharing a host of ready-to-use resources from the NIDILRR community and elsewhere. Follow … Continue reading

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MS World spotlights NIDILRR-funded researchers at IMSCOGS

Dr. Daniel Kantor and Jennifer Pizzuto of MS World interviewed several NIDILRR-funded researchers at the annual meeting of the International Multiple Sclerosis Cognition Society (IMSCOGS) in June. The interviews are now available on MS World’s YouTube Channel: John DeLuca, PhD, … Continue reading

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Off to College

This week, students across the US will be heading to college. First year students will be moving into dorm rooms and meeting new roommates. Returning students will be reconnecting with friends and professors. Across campus, students with disabilities may be navigating additional … Continue reading

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Llegando a la universidad

Esta semana, los estudiantes de los Estados Unidos se dirigirán a la universidad. Los estudiantes del primer año se mudarán a los dormitorios y se ecnontrarán nuevos companeros de cuarto. Los estudiantes que regresan se volverán a conectar con amigos … Continue reading

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Ain’t It Cool?

It may be 90 degrees outside but in here we’re thinking cool: Cool technology from the NIDILRR community? We’re fortunate to be a pert of a community that works on some of the latest technology supporting the independence and participation … Continue reading

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This is all new to me (part II)!

Yesterday we introduced you to a library full of excellent resources from the NIDILRR community aimed at helping people new to disability or entering new phases in life with a disability. Today, we continue with organizations, agencies, and resources from … Continue reading

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¡Esto es nuevo para mí (parte II)!

Ayer le presentamos una biblioteca llena de excelentes recursos de la comunidad de NIDILRR, orientada a ayudar a personas nuevas a la discapacidad o que ingresan a nuevas fases en la vida con una discapacidad. Hoy, continuamos con organizaciones, agencias, … Continue reading

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This is all new to me!

You’ve just finished meeting with the doctor. He or she shared information about a new diagnosis or condition. Maybe you’re the one now facing life with a disability (either permanent or temporary) or maybe you will be supporting a family … Continue reading

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