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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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ACL/NIDILRR Seeks Presenters for Stakeholder Match-Making Sessions

ACL/NIDILRR is hosting its third Stakeholder Match-Making sessions, connecting members of the disability and rehabilitation research community to share information, discuss common research interests, and ultimately find partners for research collaboration. Continue reading

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Winter Weather: Grantees Share Emergency Preparedness Resources

NIDILRR grantees shared some timely resources to help people with disabilities and others in the community prepare for, and recover from, the winter weather! Continue reading

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National Mentoring Month: Connecting for Success

It’s National Mentoring Month and we’re highlighting recent research and new resources on how mentoring helps people with disabilities meet and overcome barriers to success. Continue reading

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