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Older Americans Month: Tech Research for Staying Healthy and Engaged

We close out Older Americans Month looking to the future with NIDILRR-funded research and development into technology for aging well with and into disability. Continue reading →

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NIDILRR Consumer Resources: Older Adults with Mental Health Conditions

We’re celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month and Older Americans Month together by sharing consumer-focused resources from NIDILRR grantees to help older adults with mental health conditions Champion Your Health Continue reading →

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Resources to Help You Champion Your Health

Older Americans Month is focused on helping older adults to Champion Your Health. We’re sharing some tools developed by NIDILRR grantees to help older adults with and without disabilities manage their health, access preventive care, and make informed decisions. Continue reading →

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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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