News and Notes 517 June 22

birgitta.chaiken - Wed, 06/22/2022 - 12:17

In observance of the anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court Olmstead decision determining that unjustified isolation of people with disabilities is unlawful discrimination under the ADA, NARIC staff explores some recent NIDILRR-funded research in community living and participation in the Spotlight blog; This Just In... presents a study interviewing leaders from vocational rehabilitation (VR) and child and adult mental health service systems about supporting the vocational success of transition-age youth with serious mental health conditions; the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Employment of People Who are Blind or Have Low Vision releases latest podcast series episode, Employment Insights with the NRTC; 2012-2021 principal investigator for the Northwest Regional Burn Model System Center receives Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Burn Association (ABA) as well as the 2022 Schilling Distinguished Faculty Award from the University of Washington; the Great Lakes ADA Regional Center hosts webinar, Accessible Residential Facilities; the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Community Living and Participation hosts public forum, Implications of Closing Institutions, discussing deinstitutionalization, remaining challenges, benefits of community living, and policy recommendations; the project Using the National Survey on Health and Disability Panel to Document the COVID-19 Pandemic Experiences of Working Age Americans with Disabilities conducts the 2022 National Survey on Health and Disability (NSHD) on how access to health care, insurance, and the COVID-19 pandemic may affect people with disabilities; the President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities (PCPID) seeks comments and suggestions from people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in preparation for its first full committee meeting.

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2022-06-22
NARIC news: 

June 22nd is the anniversary of the Olmstead decision, a landmark Supreme Court decision determining that unjustified institutional isolation of people with disabilities is a form of unlawful discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This important decision has made it possible for many people with disabilities and older adults to live in and participate fully in the community of their choosing. It has led to more funding for services and supports in the community, more employment opportunities, and advances in technology that facilitate community living. More people with disabilities in the community has also led to more research on the importance of community living and participation. To honor this anniversary, we explored some of the recent NIDILRR-funded research in community living and participation in our Spotlight blog.

This Just In: 
Collaboration among vocational rehabilitation and mental health leaders: Supporting the vocational success of transition-age youth with serious mental health conditions. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, Volume 56(2), Pgs. 123-137. NARIC Accession Number: J88593.
New to the NARIC collection, this NIDILRR-funded study interviewed leaders from vocational rehabilitation (VR), adult mental health, and child mental health service systems about collaborative activities that support better vocational services for transition-age youth with serious mental health conditions; and barriers to collaboration. Participants identified lack of knowledge about the services and policies of each other’s systems as a primary barrier. Results underscore the need for the mental health systems and VR system to increase their involvement with and knowledge about one another. Access the full abstract and ordering information in REHABDATA.
 
Resource Highlight: 
Podcast: Employment Insights
The NIDILRR-funded Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Employment of People Who are Blind or Have Low Vision (90RTEM0067) released the latest episode of their podcast series, Employment Insights with the NRTC. In Episode 5, guest Jessica Loomer shared her employment journey, including adjusting to a job while losing her vision, starting over in her career after a layoff, tips on how she discloses her vision impairment, and how mentors have helped her along the way.
 
News items: 
NIDILRR Researcher Receives ABA Lifetime Achievement Award
Nicole Gibran, MD, principal investigator for the NIDILRR-funded Northwest Regional Burn Model System Center (90DPBU0004) from 2012 to 2021, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Burn Association (ABA). The award recognizes lifetime outstanding achievement and contribution to the field of burn care. Dr. Gibran also received the 2022 Schilling Distinguished Faculty Award from the University of Washington in recognition of her impact through the Burn Model System program of research and her years of service to the burn and trauma community. Dr. Gibran has authored or co-authored more than 200 publications in burn injury and trauma, including more than 80 publications related to NIDILRR grants in NARIC's REHABDATA database.
 
Grantee event: 
Webinar: Accessible Residential Facilities
The NIDILRR-funded Great Lakes ADA Regional Center (90RTCP0003) will host a webinar, Accessible Residential Facilities, July 7th, 2:30 – 4 pm ET. Presenters from the US Access Board and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will discuss accessibility standards and guidelines issued under the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Fair Housing Act (FHA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Presenters will also highlight accessible design and construction requirements under the FHA that apply broadly to multifamily housing. Continuing education credits are available upon request. Registration is free and required.
 
Policy Forum: Implications of Closing Institutions
The NIDILRR-funded Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Community Living and Participation (90IFRE0050) will host a public forum, Implications of Closing Institutions, June 23rd, 2 – 3 pm ET. Presenters will discuss deinstitutionalization, remaining challenges, the benefits of community living, and policy recommendations, including the recent policy research brief Are Large Institutions for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities a Thing of the Past? Presenters will also discuss the implications of the research on the field. Registration is free and required.
 
Participate: 
2022 National Survey on Health and Disability
The NIDILRR-funded project Using the National Survey on Health and Disability Panel to Document the COVID-19 Pandemic Experiences of Working-Age Americans with Disabilities (90RTCP0003) is conducting the 2022 National Survey on Health and Disability (NSHD) to understand how access to health care, insurance, and the COVID-19 pandemic may be affecting the lives of people with disabilities. The survey is open to US adults 18 years old or older, with any disability and any type of health care coverage, including no coverage. The NSHD especially needs individuals who identify as men to participate in the survey. This is a multi-year survey and previous respondents are encouraged to participate. Participants may also complete the survey by phone. Participants will have a chance to win one of ten $100 gift cards. The survey closes September 2nd. For more information, call 855/556-6328 (Voice/TTY) or email healthsurvey@ku.edu.
 
Elsewhere in the Community: 
Save the Date: First Meeting of the President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities
The President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities (PCPID) will hold its first full committee meeting, July 28th, 12 – 4 pm ET. The PCPID is a federal advisory committee that promotes policies and initiatives that support independence and lifelong inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities in their respective communities. The PCPID seeks comments and suggestions, especially from people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as it begins to prioritize its work. Comments received by June 30th will be shared with the PCPID during the July meeting. This meeting will be open to the public. Subscribe to updates from the Administration for Community Living, who provides oversight and support for the PCPID, for future information regarding registration and agenda.
 
Archive link: 
http://www.icontact-archive.com/archive?c=654309&f=1190&s=26993&m=932969&t=635cba0a9267f719dd304fcd1ae764b160681b0bc4432192fe4b80b0dffecb7c