Tag Archives: NIDILRR Grantees

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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Is Artificial Intelligence the Next Big Thing in Disability and Rehabilitation Research?

AI is the buzzword of the year. We introduce some of the NIDILRR grantees who are using AI, machine learning, and large language models to study disability and develop technology and interventions to support full participation of people with disabilities in their communities. Continue reading

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Research on the Important Connections Between Health Disparities and People with Disabilities

Recently, the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities announced the designation of people with disabilities as a population with health disparities for research supported by the National Institutes of Health. Research has shown that people with disabilities may … Continue reading

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Quick Looks: Resources Supporting People with Invisible Disabilities

May 12th is Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) International Awareness Day. ME/CFS is a serious, chronic condition which causes a person to experience profound fatigue that limits their ability to perform everyday functions. People with ME/CSF can also experience pain, … Continue reading

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Autism and Neurodiversity – Differences, not Deficits

For #Autism Acceptance Month, we’re looking at the diversity of #NIDILRR-funded research and development supporting early intervention, school to work/college transition, and full community participation of autistic people. 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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#CIL50 – Celebrating 50 Years of the Independent Living Movement – and Looking Ahead to the Future

The Berkeley Center for Independent Living celebrates its 50th anniversary and the beginnings of the modern independent living movement. We follow along with NIDILRR-funded IL research and development through the years. Continue reading

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What is a stroke?

According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a stroke, also known as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), occurs “when the blood supply to part of the brain is suddenly interrupted … Continue reading

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May is Arthritis Awareness Month!

May is Arthritis Awareness Month.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), arthritis affects one in five adults and 1 in every 250 children the United States.  The CDC, Arthritis Foundation, and other organizations are partnering to … Continue reading

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Support and advocacy: The role of siblings of individuals with disabilities

April 10th, 2016 was National Sibling Day.  The relationship between siblings can play a very important role in the lives of individuals with disabilities—particularly those with intellectual and developmental disabilities—through support and advocacy.  Founded in 2007, the Sibling Leadership Network … Continue reading

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