Tag Archives: knowledge translation

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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Tuning In – More Podcasts by and Featuring NIDILRR Researchers

Download the latest podcasts from the #NIDILRR community for your next long drive, plane ride, or poolside lounging! Continue reading

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KTDRR’s 2023 Online KT Conference: Call for Submissions

Our colleagues at the Center on Knowledge Translation for Disability and Rehabilitation Research (Center on KTDRR) announced the theme for this year’s online KT conference! Save the dates for November 6, 8, and 10. Submissions are now open to all, … Continue reading

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Meet the Research Teams at the ADA National Network

Did you know the ADA National Network and its 10 regional centers conduct research on the impact of the ADA and barriers and supports to its implementation? Find out more as we celebrate the 32nd Anniversary of the ADA! Continue reading

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Let’s Take a Peek at NIDILRR’s Outcome Domains and Support Areas: Knowledge Translation

Welcome back to our series that highlights NIDILRR’s Outcome Domains and Support Areas. This month, we look at NIDILRR’s Outcome Domains and Support Area on Knowledge Translation. Through this research program, NIDILRR seeks to ensure the widespread distribution, in usable … Continue reading

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Why should you use social media to share your research?

Are you a researcher? Are you using social media to connect with your audience and share your research? If not, the NIDILRR-funded Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) suggests you consider adding it to your KT strategy! According to MSKTC: … Continue reading

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What is the Americans with Disabilities Act?

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that was signed into being in 1990. But what does it do? At its simplest, the ADA makes sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities … Continue reading

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Traumatic Brain Injury Model System

During 2013’s National Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM), we have looked at various topics affecting Hispanics with disabilities including NARIC’s Spanish language services, explained how people-first language works, looked at cultural competency of rehab professionals in treating/working with Hispanics/Latinos with spinal … Continue reading

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Learning about the North Texas Burn Rehabilitation Model System.

The North Texas Burn Rehabilitation Model System (NTBRMS) conducts a comprehensive program of care, rehabilitation, and research involving children and adults who experience major burn injuries. This system includes Parkland Health & Hospital System and the University of Texas Southwestern … Continue reading

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Enter the exciting world of assistive technology!

The world of assistive technology (AT) is very exciting. It’s constantly innovating and changing for the better, developing new technologies and improving existing tools to support independence for people with disabilities. Just what *is* assistive technology? The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive … Continue reading

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