Tag Archives: community participation

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

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ASDRA: Supporting People with Down Syndrome and Their Families in Argentina

The Down Syndrome Association of the Republic of Argentina (ASDRA, acronym in Spanish) (in Spanish) is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1988 by a group of parents to improve the lives of their children with Down syndrome. ASDRA … Continue reading

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Answered Questions for July 2024: Disability Pride Month and Community Participation

Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. This month’s question is: I recently learned that July is Disability Pride Month. I am a person with a disability and would like … Continue reading

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Olmstead at 25: Snapshots of Community Living Research from the NIDILRR Community

As the Olmstead decisions turns 25, we explored some of the research and development in community living from the NIDILRR grantee community since this landmark event. These snapshots in time capture some of the trends and themes we’ve seen over … Continue reading

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Answered Questions for April 2024: Telework as a Workplace Accommodation

Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. This month’s question is I am a new HR professional who wants to support our employees and job applicants with disabilities. Where can … Continue reading

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ESPURNA Foundation: Promoting the Inclusion of People with Intellectual Disabilities in Colombia

The ESPURNA Foundation (in Spanish) is a non-profit organization in Colombia dedicated to the comprehensive care and inclusion of Colombians with intellectual disabilities (ID). The Foundation was founded in 1996 with the aim of achieving the social and work inclusion … Continue reading

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NIDILRR-Funded Consumer Products: SCI and Independent Living

September is National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. A spinal cord injury (SCI) is damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal, which often causes permanent changes in strength, sensation, movement, … Continue reading

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Answered Questions for May 2023: Research and Resources for Mental Health Awareness Month

Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. This month’s question is: I am working on my Master’s degree in Social Work and learned in class that May is Mental Health … Continue reading

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Moving Beyond the Conversation for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

A quick look at some current NIDILRR-funded research and development projects helping to Move Beyond the Conversation to action supporting people with #DevelopmentalDisabilities #DDAM23 Continue reading

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