News and Notes 488 November 17

birgitta.chaiken - Wed, 11/17/2021 - 12:19

In oberservance of the 7th Annual Apprenticeship Week, sponsored by the Department of Labor, NARIC features research in apprenticeship programs and additional resources for inclusive apprenticeship from the NIDILRR community and elsewhere in its Spotlight Blog; This Just In... features a study investigating the prevalence of low-risk drinking after moderate or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI); Research in Focus looks at a remotely-delivered program that may help people with intellectual disabilities reach wellness goals; the Community Living Policy Center publishes research brief, #CareCantWait, How Do Inadequate Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Affect Community Living and Health Outcomes?; principal investigator for the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Promoting Interventions for Community Living (RRTC/PICL) joins the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Advisory Group to the Director Working Group on Diversity, Subgroup on Individuals with Disabilities; the Mid-Atlantic ADA Regional Center hosts webinar, Understanding Transportation Barriers for Diverse Individuals with Disabilities and Older Adults; the Great Lakes ADA Regional Center hosts webinar, Section 508 - A Celebration of Twenty Years, showcasing the work of influential accessibility professionals who developed the original web accessibility standards under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 2000 and the revised standards of 2017; the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) seeks public comments on the Draft of Promoting Access to Voting Recommendations for Addressing Barriers to Private and Independent Voting for People with Disabilities.

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2021-11-17
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This week the Department of Labor is celebrating the 7th Annual National Apprenticeship Week. Across the US, agencies, businesses, and organizations will host events highlighting the successes and value of registered apprenticeships for strengthening the workforce, creating opportunity, and rebuilding the economy. For job seekers with disabilities, apprenticeships can increase the chance of finding a job in a desired career field, gain skills and experience, expand educational opportunities, and earn a competitive wage. For employers, inclusive internships can help build a diverse workplace filled new talent and new perspectives, and create a pipeline to bring on and retain highly valued employees. Visit our Spotlight Blog to learn more about research in apprenticeship programs and find additional resources for inclusive apprenticeship from the NIDILRR community and elsewhere.

This Just In: 
Prevalence of drinking within low-risk guidelines during the first 2 years after inpatient rehabilitation for moderate or severe traumatic brain injury. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Volume 100(8), Pgs. 815-819. NARIC Accession Number: J87424.
New to the NARIC collection, this NIDILRR-funded study investigated the prevalence of drinking within the recommended limits (i.e., low-risk drinking) after moderate or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Low-risk drinking is defined as no more than 4 drinks/day for men or 3 drinks/day for women and no more than 14 drinks/week for men or no more than 7 drinks/week for women. Data were analyzed for 6,348 adults with moderate or severe TBI who received inpatient rehabilitation at a civilian TBI Model Systems center. Low-risk drinking was common both before and after TBI, with more than 30 percent drinking at the low-risk level preinjury and more than 25 percent at 1 and 2 years postinjury. Results suggest that postinjury, most drinkers consumed alcohol at the low-risk level regardless of preinjury drinking level. Access the full abstract and ordering information from REHABDATA.
 
Research in Focus: 
Individually Tailored, Remotely-Delivered Interventions May Offer Promise for Weight Reduction in People with Intellectual Disabilities
This week's Research In Focus looks at a new remotely-delivered program that may help people with intellectual disabilities set and reach certain wellness goals.
 
Resource Highlight: 
#CareCantWait: How Do Inadequate Home- and Community-Based Services Affect Community Living and Health Outcomes?
The NIDILRR-funded Community Living Policy Center (90RTCP0004) published a research brief, #CareCantWait: How Do Inadequate Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Affect Community Living and Health Outcomes? (PDF). The brief discusses the results of a recent study of the long-term services and supports needs of people with disabilities and older adults in the US, specifically how many people need more services than they receive and the connection between unmet HCBS needs and community living and health outcomes. The brief describes study findings and possible next steps for researchers and service providers to address gaps in services and supports.
 
News items: 
NIDILRR Researcher Joins NIH Diversity Working Group
Jean Hall, PhD, principal investigator for the NIDILRR-funded Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Promoting Interventions for Community Living (RRTC/PICL) (90RT5043), recently joined the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Advisory Group to the Director Working Group on Diversity, Subgroup on Individuals with Disabilities. Dr. Hall joins fellow NIDILRR-funded principal investigators Kim Anderson-Erisman, PhD, Susan Havercamp, PhD, and Corey L. Moore, RhD. These investigators provide expert input to the Working Group on Diversity to identify strategies that support individuals with disabilities in the biomedical research workforce and promote access and opportunity in the field.
 
Grantee event: 
Webinar: Understanding Transportation Barriers for Diverse Individuals with Disabilities and Older Adults
The NIDILRR-funded Mid-Atlantic ADA Regional Center (90DPAD0008) will host a webinar, Understanding Transportation Barriers for Diverse Individuals with Disabilities and Older Adults, November 23rd, 2 – 3 pm ET. Presenters will discuss the results from a national survey to inform participants about transportation barriers, modes, and potential solutions that respond to current and future mobility needs of diverse populations of people with disabilities and older adults. Presenters will discuss how transportation equity is especially relevant now as the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored transportation gaps among diverse populations and increased isolation resulting from self-quarantine. Registration is free and required. Continuing education credits are available upon request.
 
Webinar: Section 508 – A Celebration of Twenty Years
The NIDILRR-funded Great Lakes ADA Regional Center (90DPAD0012) will host a webinar, Section 508 - A Celebration of Twenty Years, November 30th, 1 – 2:30 pm ET. Presenters will showcase the work of influential accessibility professionals who developed and implemented the original web accessibility standards under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act in 2000 and the revised standards in 2017. Presenters will also highlight the impact the standards have had on the accessibility of information and communication technology in the US and around the world. Registration is free and required.
 
Elsewhere in the Community: 
NIST Seeks Public Comments on Recommendations for Promoting Access to Voting for People with Disabilities
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) requests public comments on the Draft of Promoting Access to Voting: Recommendations for Addressing Barriers to Private and Independent Voting for People with Disabilities. NIST is directed to identify barriers to private and independent voting for people with disabilities, make recommendations to remove these barriers, and evaluate the steps needed to ensure that the online Federal Voter Registration Form is accessible to people with disabilities. The draft was developed using information collected through public request; reviews of reports, papers, and other literature; and stakeholder engagement. Comments may be submitted at www.regulations.gov under NIST-2021-0005-0001 or by email at pva-eo@list.nist.gov. Comments must be submitted by November 22nd.
 
Archive link: 
http://www.icontact-archive.com/archive?c=654309&f=1190&s=26993&m=927020&t=635cba0a9267f719dd304fcd1ae764b160681b0bc4432192fe4b80b0dffecb7c