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What are Direct Support Professionals?
Direct Support Professionals are skilled professionals who are essential to the independence and participation of people with disabilities in the community. Learn more about what they do and NIDILRR-funded research to support the workforce. Continue reading
Celebrating Labor Day: A Quick Look at NIDILRR-Funded Employment Research
Heading into the Labor Day weekend, we explore some of the current NIDILRR-funded projects conducting research and development to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Continue reading
NIDILRR-Funded Consumer Products: Enhancing Health and Well-Being of People with Disabilities Through Participation in Physical Activity
Physical activity can help support daily living activities and independence across the age spectrum. Here are some NIDILRR-funded resources to help get you started! Continue reading
Posted in Guide, Publications, Right Resources Right Now, Uncategorized
Tagged exercise, physical activity, wellness
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Remembering Mark Odum
Mark Xavier Odum passed away in his sleep January 15th, 2025. More than likely, he went to bed positive he’d wake up in the morning. Mark was a positive guy, and it was his upbeat outlook on life that made … Continue reading
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Tagged Disabilities, Mark Odum, NIDILRR, peer mentor, spinal cord injury
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Quick Resources for People with Disabilities Experiencing Wildfires and Other Disasters
January 2024: Although this was published in August 2023, the resources are timely. Wildfires continue to affect communities and displace families with disabilities. We have reviewed and updated links on this page to ensure recently affected communities can access reliable … Continue reading
Posted in Right Resources Right Now
Tagged disaster recovery, emergency preparedness, Preparedness, wildfires
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National Family Caregiving Month: A Quick Look at New Research and Resources in Family Support
We’re introducing some of the newest NIDILRR-funded projects focusing on family supports and developing resources to help caregivers care for themselves and their loved ones. Continue reading
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Tagged caregivers, caregiving, family caregiver, family support
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Breathe In, Breathe Out: How the NARIC Team Manages in Stressful Times
In our weekly meeting, the NARIC team discussed how stress impacts us and shared some of the tools we use to manage stress every day. Continue reading
Your Vote Matters: Resources for Voters with Disabilities
Elections are coming up soon in the US and voting-age citizens with disabilities have the right to access polling places, ballots, and information about candidates and issues. We shared resources from the grantee community and elsewhere to help people with disabilities exercise their right to vote. Continue reading
Posted in Right Resources Right Now
Tagged accessibility, ADA, civic engagement, civic participation, civil rights, elections, HAVA, voting
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My Mental Health at Work – Quick Resources for Mental Illness Awareness Week
For Mental Illness Awareness Week, we highlight resources for workers with lived experience of mental illness to help support My Mental Health at Work. Continue reading
Healthy Aging Looks Different for Everyone
Healthy aging looks different for everyone. We highlight some of the NIDILRR funded research and development at the intersection of aging and disability. Continue reading
Posted in Right Resources Right Now
Tagged aging, aging with disabilities, Healthy Aging
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