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Healthy Aging Across the Disability Spectrum: A Quick Look at NIDILRR-Funded Projects for Older Americans Month

We’re exploring a few of the latest NIDILRR-funded projects focused on the experiences of people aging with physical, intellectual/developmental, psychiatric, and cognitive disabilities, as well as caregivers. Continue reading

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Information at a Glance: Sharing Research in Quick Bites

Infographics, factsheets, issue briefs, and explainer videos are excellent resources to “get the gist” of a topic before diving deeper. We’re highlighting some recent quick bite examples from NIDILRR grantees. Continue reading

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Answered Questions: National Nutrition Awareness Month 2026

Celebrating National Nutrition Awareness Month with a look at NIDILRR-funded research and resources to help dietitians and nutritionists support their clients with disabilities to meet their set and meet health goals. Continue reading

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Reflecting on Living with a Traumatic Brain Injury and How NIDILRR-Funded Research and Products Have Helped

This week’s post shares Bilingual IS Marta Garcia’s journey living 40 years with a traumatic brain injury and how the research of the NIDILRR grantee community supports recovery for the millions of people with TBI around the world. Continue reading

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Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: New Research and Development Supporting Community Living

For Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, we’re highlighting some of the newest NIDILRR-funded projects that are working to understand barriers to and expand opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Continue reading

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Save the Date…for Science!

State of the Science Conferences offer excellent opportunities to learn about the latest research and development in disability and rehabilitation. We spotlight two upcoming conferences and past events you can stream. Continue reading

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Low Vision Awareness Month: A Quick Look at the Latest NIDILRR-Funded Research and Development

A quick look at some of the current NIDILRR grantees conducting research and development to support people with blindness and low vision Continue reading

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211 Day: Helping People Navigate Their Communities in Their Times of Need

Did you know community level information and referral is just a 211 call away? Learn about how these information professionals can help you find local services and supports! Continue reading

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Seeking Participants for NIDILRR Match-Making Sessions

ACL/NIDILRR is hosting matchmaking sessions to connect researchers and developers in the community to share information, discuss common interests, and find research partners. Continue reading

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