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NRA Presentation: Putting Research to Work
Putting Research to Work
Evidence-based research from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) you can use Right Now!
Please note:: You may also download the PowerPoint presentation.
Slide 1: The National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)
NARIC is a federally funded library focusing on disability and rehabilitation research.
- Collection of 50,000 documents
- Index database of more than 75,000 resources
- Website featuring 3 databases, 50+ quick reference information pages, an extensive Ready Reference, and thousands of free documents
http://www.naric.com
- Toll-free information line (800-346-2742)
- Chat and email service
- Document delivery
NARIC is NIDRR’s Library – We have more than 9,000 reports, guides, manuals, etc., generated by NIDRR grantees over the last 30 years.
Slide 2: The NIDRR Research Program
The mission of NIDRR is to generate new knowledge and promote its effective use to improve the abilities of people with disabilities to perform activities of their choice in the community, and also to expand society's capacity to provide full opportunities and accommodations for its citizens with disabilities.
Research Priorities: employment outcomes; health and function; technology for access and function; participation and community living; capacity building, and other associated disability research areas.
Current research includes physical and medical rehabilitation, mental health, education, employment, technology, knowledge translation, and the built environment.
In 2008 NIDRR funded 34 model systems, 10 regional ADA technical assistance centers, 34 research and training centers, 25 engineering research centers, plus fellowships, field initiated research, and small business innovative research.
Slide 3: How does NIDRR research reach your practice?
NIDRR researchers have developed products, therapies, interventions, and curricula in use throughout the rehab community.
NIDRR research has informed policy and legislation in accessibility, special education, benefits, and employment.
Slide 4: Products, therapies, interventions
Technology
- Black & Decker jar opener
- Anthrotronix therapy robot
Therapies
- Constraint Induced Movement Therapy
- Virtual reality for stroke and brain injury rehab
Tools
- Consumer Guide to Choosing a High Quality Medical Rehabilitation Program
- Activity and Participation Measures for Post-Acute Care
Slide 5: Informing Policy
NIDRR research has informed and influenced policy in:
- Independent living
- Parental rights
- Architectural and program accessibility
- Web accessibility
- Special education
- Technology access
Slide 6: “The Goody Bag” – Resources you can use today(ish)
- Downloads
- Webcasts
- Training
- Technical Assistance
- Alert and news services
Slide 7: Download This
Slide 8: Webcasts
Several projects offer regular webcasts. Many are CEU friendly!
Slide 9: Training and Classes
Slide 10: Technical Assistance
TA is offered by the ADA regional centers, research and training centers, and state Tech Act projects:
Slide 11: Get informed and stay informed
How can you stay on top of new tools, reports, and innovations?
- Databases
- Alert services/newsletters
- State of the…conferences
Slide 11: Databases
- NARIC: REHABDATA, Tools Collection, Digital archive
- CIRRIE: International Research Information
- MSKTC: Database of peer reviewed literature from the model systems
- CORC: Database of publications from the ADA projects.
- Disabilitystatistics.org
Slide 12: Alert Services and eNews
Slide 13: State of the…
Several projects hold state of the art and state of the science conferences including:
- RTC on Children’s Mental Health
- Health, Wellness, and Disability
- AAC-RERC
Check the NARIC Calendar of Events
Slide 14: NARIC can help
The staff at NARIC can help you locate reports, journal articles, tools, organizations, agencies, and projects.
Toll free: 800/346-2742
TTY: 301/459-5984
Email: naricinfo@heitechservices.com
Chat: www.naric.com/public/askme.cfm
Visit: New Carrollton, MD (Orange line Metro)
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