News and Notes 506 April 6

birgitta.chaiken - Wed, 04/06/2022 - 12:06

In observance of Autism Awareness Month and Autism Acceptance Month, NARIC presents latest research and development from the NIDILRR community and elsewhere to help address barriers to full participation, competitive employment, and fulfilling relationships for people with autism; This Just In... presents a study investigating life satisfaction in individuals with long-term traumatic spinal cord injury and associated biopsychological factors; the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Employment of People Who are Blind or Have Low Vision publishes new advice sheet, Who Needs to Know?: When and How to Disclose Vision Impairment, providing information for people who are blind or have low vision and are considering disclosing their disability at work; the Langston University Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Research and Capacity Building for Minority Entities (LU-RRTC) announces release of A Multi-Method Garnered Perspective on Factors for Promoting Rehabilitation Equity Among Multiply Marginalized People of Color with Disabilities, a special issue of the Journal of Rehabilitation; the Initiative to Mobilize Partnerships for Successful Assistive Technology (IMPACT) features interviews with three women innovators in The Future is Female, the latest episode of its ImpacTech podcast series; the Great Lakes ADA Regional Center hosts webinar, Ask an ADA Professional Questions: Barrier Removal Requirements for Privately Owned and Operated Businesses Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); the Mid-Atlantic ADA Regional Center hosts webinar, Service Animals in Healthcare Settings; the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) on Technologies to Support Aging-in-Place for People with Long-Term Disabilities (TechSAge RERC II) to host TechSAge State of the Science Conference; the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) seeks individuals with burn injuries and their family members to provide feedback on a new infocomic about exercise after burn injury; the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division publishes Ballot Drop Box Accessibility - The Americans with Disabilities Act, providing guidance on the physical access requirements for ballot drop boxes under the 2010 ADA Standards.

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2022-04-06
NARIC news: 

During April, several organizations and agencies celebrate Autism Awareness Month or Autism Acceptance Month, drawing attention to the contributions of the autism community to our nation and the world. Like the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee, we recognize the need for supporting, understanding, accepting, including, and empowering autistic individuals. Autistic adults and young adults have much to contribute to their communities, but may face barriers to full participation, competitive employment, and fulfilling personal and family relationships. We took a look at some of the latest research and development from the NIDILRR community and elsewhere to help address these barriers and build a society that is inclusive of neurodiversity in all its forms.

This Just In: 
Life satisfaction in individuals with long-term traumatic spinal cord injury: An investigation of associated biopsychosocial factors. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Volume 103(1), Pgs. 98-105. NARIC Accession Number: J88385.
New to the NARIC collection, this NIDILRR-funded study investigated relationships between self-reported biological, psychological, and social factors and global, vocational, and home life satisfaction in individuals with traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) with an average of more than 30 years postinjury. Less severe depressive symptoms, greater emotional social support, and greater instrumental social support were significantly associated with greater global life satisfaction. Being in a relationship, having less severe depressive symptoms, having greater emotional social support, and having greater instrumental social support were significantly associated with home life satisfaction. Being White, non-Hispanic, having more years of education, being in a relationship, having less severe depressive symptoms, and having greater emotional social support were significantly associated with greater vocational satisfaction. Access the full abstract and ordering information in REHABDATA.
 
Resource Highlight: 
Advice Sheet: Who Needs to Know? - When and How to Disclose Vision Impairment
The NIDILRR-funded Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Employment of People Who are Blind or Have Low Vision (90RTEM0007) published a new advice sheet, Who Needs to Know?: When and How to Disclose Vision Impairment (PDF). The advice sheet provides information for people who are blind or have low vision and are considering disclosing their visual disability at work. Topics include the benefits of disclosing in the workplace, the pros and cons of not disclosing at work, disclosure protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), how to prepare to disclose, and recommendations, among others. The advice sheet also provides resources that may help employers and employees learn more about disclosing their visual disability in the workplace. The advice sheet is based on the RRTC's recent webinar by the same title.
 
News items: 
Special Issue of Journal of Rehabilitation Focuses on Rehab Equity Among Marginalized People
The NIDILRR-funded Langston University Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Research and Capacity Building for Minority Entities (LU-RRTC) (90RTST0001) announced the release of A Multi-Method Garnered Perspective on Factors for Promoting Rehabilitation Equity Among Multiply Marginalized People of Color with Disabilities (PDF), a special issue of the Journal of Rehabilitation. The issue features nine articles that present information and/or new knowledge that advances the science toward improving the rehabilitation experiences among people with disabilities from marginalized populations. The full issue is available free in full text.
 
ImpacTech Honors Women Innovators for Women's History Month
The NIDILRR-funded Initiative to Mobilize Partnerships for Successful Assistive Technology (IMPACT) (90DPKT0002) featured interviews with three women innovators in The Future is Female, the latest episode of its ImpacTech podcast series. Principal Investigator Mary Goldberg, PhD, interviewed Karin Leire from Permobil, Dr. Laura Rice from the University of Illinois, and Dr. Shantha Sarangapani, Founder and CEO of ICET, Inc. They discussed their backstories and experiences as innovators, barriers and achievements in technology research and development, finding work-life balance, and leading by example.
 
Grantee event: 
Webinar: Barrier Removal Requirements for Privately Owned and Operated Businesses Under the ADA
The NIDILRR-funded Great Lakes ADA Regional Center (90DPAD0012) will host a webinar, Ask an ADA Professional Questions: Barrier Removal Requirements for Privately Owned and Operated Businesses Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), April 13th, 2 – 3 pm ET. Presenters will discuss and answer questions about the barrier removal requirements for businesses under the ADA. Participants are encouraged to submit their questions ahead of the webinar. Registration is free and required.
 
Webinar: Service Animals in Healthcare Settings
The NIDILRR-funded Mid-Atlantic ADA Regional Center (90DPAD0008) will host a webinar, Service Animals in Healthcare Settings, April 20th, 2 – 3:30 pm ET. Presenters will provide an overview of service animal regulations as they apply to medical providers. Presenters will address some commonly asked topics including whether service animals are allowed in all facilities and accommodating pet allergies. Questions may be submitted in advance. Certificates of participation are available upon request and for a small fee. Registration is free and required.
 
TechSAge RERC State of the Science Conference
The NIDILRR-funded Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) on Technologies to Support Aging-in-Place for People with Long-Term Disabilities (TechSAge RERC II) (90REGE0006) will host the TechSAge State of the Science Conference, May 4th – 5th. The conference will highlight research advances and priorities in technologies to support people aging with disability. Sessions will focus on TechSAge's four areas of research: Support Safety and Independence in Everyday Activities; Maintain Health and Wellness; Enhance Connectivity and Community Mobility; and Facilitate Caregiving. Registration for online participation is free and required and must be completed by April 22nd.
 
Participate: 
Exercise After Burn Injury InfoComic Testing
The NIDILRR-funded Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) (90DPKT0009) seeks individuals with burn injuries and their family members to provide feedback on a new infocomic about exercise after burn injury. To be eligible, participants must be at least 18 years old, have a burn injury, or be a family member of someone with a burn injury. Interviews will last approximately 60 minutes and participants will receive a $25 gift card for their time. To learn more or to participate, call 202/403-5600 or email msktc@air.org.
 
Elsewhere in the Community: 
Ballot Drop Box Accessibility Guidance
The Department of Justice Civil Rights Division recently published Ballot Drop Box Accessibility - The Americans with Disabilities Act (PDF). This six-page technical assistance publication provides guidance on the physical access requirements for ballot drop boxes as they fall under the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards. These include accessible routes to boxes, clear floor and ground space, and accessible ballot drop openings. The publication includes a survey that can be used to evaluate the accessibility of boxes and locations being considered. This is a companion to the ADA Checklist for Polling Places.
 
Archive link: 
http://www.icontact-archive.com/archive?c=654309&f=1190&s=26993&m=930986&t=635cba0a9267f719dd304fcd1ae764b160681b0bc4432192fe4b80b0dffecb7c