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What are psychiatric disabilities?

Psychiatric disability is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as a “mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of an individual; a record of impairment; or being regarded as having such an … Continue reading →

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What are the benefits of recreational therapy?

Recreational therapy is a type of therapy that engages an individual or a group of individuals in fun activities such as music, sports, news, or bingo to enhance their functioning, independence, and well-being. Some of the benefits of recreational therapy … Continue reading →

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¿Cuáles son los beneficios de la terapia recreativa?

La terapia recreativa es un tipo de terapia que se aplica a una persona o un grupo de individuos en actividades divertidas, tales como música, deportes, noticias, o bingo para mejorar su funcionamiento, independencia, y bienestar. Algunos de los beneficios … Continue reading →

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¿Qué es la Osteogénesis Imperfecta?

Un trastorno genético caracterizado por huesos frágiles que se rompen con facilidad, osteogénesis imperfecta (OI) es también conocida como “enfermedad de los huesos frágiles.” Las personas nacen con este trastorno y les afectará a lo largo de sus vidas. OI … Continue reading →

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What is Osteogenesis Imperfecta?

A genetic disorder characterized by fragile bones that break easily, osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is also known as “Brittle bone disease.” People are born with this disorder and it will affect them throughout their lives. OI often includes muscle weakness, hearing … Continue reading →

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¿Qué son las Discapacidades del Desarrollo?

Los Centros para el Control y Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC por sus siglas en inglés) definen discapacidades del desarrollo (DD) como un “grupo de condiciones debidas a la alteración en las áreas físicas, el aprendizaje, el lenguaje, o comportamiento. Estas … Continue reading →

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What are Developmental Disabilities?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) define developmental disabilities (DD) as a “group of conditions due to impairment in physical, learning, language, or behavior areas. These conditions begin during the developmental period, may impact day-to-day functioning, and usually … Continue reading →

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Workshop 4/23: Effective Use of Social Media

The NIDRR-funded Center on Knowledge Translation for Employment Research will host an interactive workshop barriers and supports for research use with a focus on effective use of social media, April 23rd from 1 to 4pm in Alexandria, VA. The workshop … Continue reading →

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¡NARIC va a exponer en la Conferencia y Expo Anual de la Asociación Estadounidense de la Terapia Ocupacional!

NARIC estará en la Conferencia y Expo Anual de la Asociación Estadounidense de la Terapia Ocupacional (#AOTA14) en Baltimore, MD, este jueves, viernes, y sábado! Se espera que más de 5,000 profesionales de terapia ocupacional conoceran y compartiran la investigación … Continue reading →

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NIDRR Seeks Reviewers for the Field-Initiated Program (FIP) Competition

NIDRR is seeking expert peer reviewers for its FIP competition (research and development) for May and June 2014. NIDRR uses teleconferences to conduct all review meetings, so reviewers do not have to travel to participate. Specifically, NIDRR is seeking expertise … Continue reading →

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