News and Notes 501 March 2

birgitta.chaiken - Wed, 03/02/2022 - 11:48

In anticipation of the 2022 Paralympics later this week, NARIC highlights members of the NIDILRR community who have participated in the games, including NIDILRR director Anjali Forber-Pratt, and points to NARIC information specialists who can help readers find information about adaptive sports and fitness activities; This Just In... presents a pilot study examining the safety and effectiveness of micro-fragmented adipose tissue injections under ultrasound guidance for the treatment of refractory rotator cuff disease in wheelchair users with spinal cord injury; the RRTC on employment of People Who are Blind or Have Low Vision releases third episode of its Employment Insight podcast series; fellow at the Rusk Advanced Rehabilitation Research and Training Center Postdoctoral Fellowship receives the Nancy M. Crew Student Research Award from the Foundation for Rehabilitation Psychology for his paper on a novel approach to understanding the interplay of symptoms following mild TBI; research from the RRTC on Promoting Healthy Aging for People with Long-Term Physical Disabilities (IDEAL RRTC) was featured in an article on depression among people with spinal cord injuries in the US News and World Report; the Pacific ADA Regional Center hosts webinar, Operationalizing the Principle of Inclusive Emergency Management; the RRTC on Disability Statistics and Demographics (StatsRRTC) will host two events in 2022, the annual Disability Statistics Collection, formerly known as the Release of the Compendium and held virtually, and the State-of-the-Science in Disability Statistics Conference, held in Washington, DC and via Zoom; the Great Lakes ADA Regional Center hosts webinar, Accessible Social Media 2.0; the RRTC on Community Living and Participation seeks participants who serve adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) for an online study evaluating the use of smart living technologies on outcomes for adults with IDD; the Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) Program on Employment is accepting applications for its post-doctoral fellowship program on employment and disability policy research; the White House releases factsheet, Administration Announces New Actions to Address the Needs of People with Disabilities and Older Adults in Response to and Recovery from COVID-19.

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2022-03-02
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The 2022 Paralympics begin later this week in Beijing! The opening ceremonies on Friday kick off ten days of winter sports featuring world-class athletes with disabilities. We've highlighted members of the NIDILRR community who have competed in Paralympics and other games and events, including NIDILRR Director Anjali Forber-Pratt. The competitors in Paralympic games are the pinnacle of sport, training hard to jump higher, ski and skate faster, and play with exceptional skill and strength. After three weeks of watching Winter Paralympians and Olympians excel, you might be inspired to pick up the skis or skates, or just try a new gym or fitness routine. Where can you find information about adaptive sports and fitness activities? Our information specialists can connect you to resources to get you started on your journey, maybe all the way to the medal podium!

This Just In: 
A pilot study to evaluate micro-fragmented adipose tissue injection under ultrasound guidance for the treatment of refractory rotator cuff disease in wheelchair users with spinal cord injury. Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, Volume 44(6), Pgs. 886-895. NARIC Accession Number: J88030.
New from the NARIC collection, this NIDILRR-funded study examined the safety and effectiveness of micro-fragmented adipose tissue injections under ultrasound guidance for treatment of moderate-to-severe refractory shoulder pain caused by rotator cuff disease in wheelchair users with spinal cord injury. With the injections into affected shoulder areas, there were no significant adverse events throughout the study period and the participants’ pain scores were significantly lower 6- and 12-months post-procedure. All but one participant reported improvement in clinical status. Access the full abstract and ordering information in REHABDATA.
 
Resource Highlight: 
Employment Insights Podcast
The NIDILRR-funded Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Employment of People Who are Blind or Have Low Vision (90RTEM0007) released the third episode of the Employment Insights podcast series. The guest for this episode, Judy Matthews, is an assistive technology specialist who has a visual impairment. Ms. Matthews shared her work experience and skills she has gained, from her early jobs as a teen and college and graduate student, to her current work in vocational rehabilitation. She discussed how her education and career paths have provided her with a foundation for where she works today.
 
News items: 
ARRT Fellow Receives Best Student Research Award
Jed McGiffin, PhD, a fellow with the NIDILRR-funded Rusk Advanced Rehabilitation Research and Training Center Postdoctoral Fellowship (90ARHF0001), received the Nancy M. Crew Student Research Award from the Foundation for Rehabilitation Psychology. The award recognizes the best presentation at the Rehabilitation Psychology Mid-Year Conference. Dr. McGiffin received the award for his paper Network Structure of Persistent Symptoms Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Exploratory Analysis and Implications for Rehabilitation, which discussed a novel approach to understanding the complex interplay of symptoms following mild TBI.
 
Spinal Cord Injury Research Highlighted in US News and World Report
Research from the NIDILRR-funded Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Promoting Healthy Aging for People with Long-Term Physical Disabilities (IDEAL RRTC) (90RTHF0001) was featured in an article, Depression levels high among people with spinal cord injuries, in a recent issue of US News and World Report. The article highlights findings from an RRTC study (abstract) published in the journal Spinal Cord regarding rates of depression among adults with spinal cord injuries in the US.
 
Grantee event: 
Webinar: Operationalizing the Principles of Inclusive Emergency Management
The NIDILRR-funded Pacific ADA Regional Center (90DPAD0006) will host a webinar, Operationalizing the Principles of Inclusive Emergency Management, March 10th, 2:30 – 4 pm ET. Presenters will discuss key principles for inclusive emergency management in use by the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, Kern County, and the FREED Center for Independent Living to address whole community needs regarding mass vaccination, evacuation/transportation planning, and Public Safety Power Shutoff events. Registration is free and required by March 9th.
 
Annual Disability Statistics Collection Release and State-of-the-Science Conference
The NIDILRR-funded Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Disability Statistics and Demographics (StatsRRTC) (90RTGE0001) will host two events for 2022. The Annual Disability Statistics Collection, formerly known as the Release of the Compendium, will be a virtual event, March 10th and 11th, 12 – 1 pm ET each day. Experts from StatsRRTC will provide, describe, and discuss the latest disability statistics from their annual collection of disability statistics tools. The same content will be covered both days. The StatsRRTC will host the State-of-the-Science in Disability Statistics Conference, October 6th and 7th, 11 am – 4:30 pm ET, in Washington, DC and virtually via Zoom.
 
Webinar: Accessible Social Media 2.0
The NIDILRR-funded Great Lakes ADA Regional Center (90DPAD0012) will host a webinar, Accessible Social Media 2.0, March 15th, 2 – 3:30 pm ET. Presenters will discuss how social media managers and other staff can create and publish content for social media in a manner that is accessible to individuals with a variety of disabilities. Presenters will provide an overview of the basics of making content accessible on various social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Questions may be sent in advance. Registration is free and required. Continuing education credits will be available upon request.
 
Participate: 
Study: Evaluating the Use of Smart Technologies on Outcomes for Older Adults with IDD
The NIDILRR-funded Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Community Living and Participation (90RTCP0003) seeks organizations that serve adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to participate in an online study to evaluate the use of smart living technologies, such as motion sensors and communication technologies, on outcomes for adults with IDD. The study provides organizations an opportunity to learn more about how smart living technologies support the people they serve. For more information or to participate in the study, contact Brian Abery at abery001@umn.edu with Technology Study in the subject line.
 
Post-Doctoral Fellowship on Employment and Disability Policy Open for Applications
The NIDILRR-funded Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) Program on Employment (90AREM0004) is accepting applications for its post-doctoral fellowship program focusing on employment and disability policy research. The fellowship program includes opportunities to conduct interdisciplinary investigations related to employment for individuals with disabilities.  Eligibility criteria and application instructions are available from the website.
 
Elsewhere in the Community: 
White House Highlights Actions to Support People with Disabilities in COVID-19 Response and Recovery
The White House released a factsheet, Administration Announces New Actions to Address the Needs of People with Disabilities and Older Adults in Response to and Recovery from COVID-⁠19. The factsheet highlights several policies and actions taken in the past two years to support the health and safety of people with disabilities and older adults, such as civil rights guidance, establishing a dedicated call line for assistance, and prioritizing services and supports for people with long-term effects of COVID infection. The factsheet also discusses planned policies and supports such as equipping schools with guidance and support to keep vulnerable students safe and learning in person, addressing accessibility in testing and reporting, and providing high-quality masks to vulnerable persons in the community.
 
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