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Tag Archives: research
Save the Date…for Science!
State of the Science Conferences offer excellent opportunities to learn about the latest research and development in disability and rehabilitation. We spotlight two upcoming conferences and past events you can stream. Continue reading
Low Vision Awareness Month: A Quick Look at the Latest NIDILRR-Funded Research and Development
A quick look at some of the current NIDILRR grantees conducting research and development to support people with blindness and low vision Continue reading
Posted in Research Study
Tagged blindness, low vision, Low Vision Awareness Month, NIDILRR, research
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The National Data Centers: Advancing SCI, TBI, and Burn Injury Recovery Through Knowledge
NIDILRR funds three national data centers focused on spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and burn injuries. More than 50 years of data on these injuries is available to researchers, free of charge! Learn more about these databases and how you can access them. Continue reading
Posted in Project
Tagged Burn Injury, databases, national data centers, research, spinal cord injury, statistics, traumatic brain injury
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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
Posted in history, Publications
Tagged collection, community living, community participation, library, Olmstead, REHABDATA, research
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Occupational Therapy Month: OTs Have a Role to Play in Research
April is Occupational Therapy Month, recognizing the contributions of this vital profession and the meaningful difference occupational therapists (OT) make in the lives of the people they work with. Many people with disabilities work with OTs to develop the skills … Continue reading
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: Competitive Integrated Employment Opens a World of Opportunities
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM), organized by the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities and its partners. The theme for 2024 is A World of Opportunities, celebrating people working together to remove obstacles so all can succeed. … Continue reading
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
Posted in Project
Tagged autism, autism acceptance month, autism awareness month, development, Diversity, intersectionality, neurodiversity, NIDILRR Grantees, research, SBIR
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If You Liked… Traumatic Brain Injury: What is It and What Research and Resources are Available?
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, organized by the Brain Injury Association of America. The observance offers an important opportunity to bring attention to the prevention of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and to promote strategies to improve the quality of … Continue reading
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Tagged acquired brain injury, brain injury, NIDILRR, NIDILRR Research, research, Resources, traumatic brain injury
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Celebrate the Wheelchair Technology of Today and Tomorrow
NARIC Director Mark X. Odum reflects on his experience as a powered wheelchair user and what this essential technology means to his independence. Continue reading
Posted in From the Director
Tagged development, engineering, Mark Odum, powered wheelchairs, research, spinal cord injury, wheelchairs
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