News and Notes 543 December 21

birgitta.chaiken - Wed, 12/21/2022 - 11:50

As 2022 winds to a close, NARIC staff reflects on a year of celebrations and remembrances, including the 50th anniversary of the independent living movement, the passing of key figures in the disability and rehabilitation community, and the NARIC team's own milestones, including the 500th issue of News and Notes, the 10th anniversary of the Spotlight blog, and the launch of the Spotlight Podcast series; This Just In... features an article presenting findings from a study exploring outcomes of certified behavioral health peer specialists (CPSs); the Southeast ADA Regional Center posts latest episode of the ADA Live! Podcast, A Successful Path to Employment: Innovative Supports for Autistic Workers (ISAW) Project; members of the Northwest Regional Burn Model System Center receive awards at the 2022 International Society for Burn Injuries (ISBI) Congress, the Baskent University Nursing Award and the Haberal Education Foundation Nursing Award; the Center on Knowledge Translation for Disability and Rehabilitation Research (KTDRR) hosts webcast, Staying Inside Our "Window of Tolerance": Strategies for Managing Secondary Trauma and Distress; the Great Lakes ADA Regional Center hosts webinar, Ask an ADA Professional Questions RE: Parking and the ADA; the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Project on Knowledge Translation to Promote Patient-Centered Care Through Use of Standardized Assessments seeks participants for input on updates to the Rehabilitation Measures Database, a searchable collection of summaries of standardized assessments used in physical medicine and rehabilitation; the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Technologies to Support Aging-in-Place for People with Long-Term Disabilities (TechSAge RERC) is recruiting older adults with physical and sensory disabilities for multiple studies on digital assistance technologies, a fall detection device for wheelchair and scooter users, and a virtual Tele Tai Chi group class for adults with mobility disabilities, among others; the Department of Justice launches a new and improved ADA.gov website dedicated to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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2021-12-21
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As 2022 winds to a close, we are reflecting on a year of celebrations and remembrances in our community. We celebrated the 50th anniversary of the independent living movement, new and expanding support for mental health and recovery, and a growing global awareness of inclusion and the intersection of disability and health. We also acknowledged the passing of key figures in the disability and rehabilitation community, including NIDILRR's former director Steven Tingus, community living advocate Lois Curtis, disability rights champion Bobby Silverstein, and NIDILRR investigators David Gater, Sara Mulroy, and David Beukelman. The NARIC team celebrated our own milestones, with the 500th issue of News and Notes, the 10th anniversary of the Spotlight blog, and the launch of the Spotlight Podcast series. Over the next two weeks, we will be looking ahead to 2023 and sharing many more resources, events, and news from the NIDILRR grantee community and beyond. We wish you all a peaceful holiday and look forward to seeing you in the new year!

This Just In: 
Employment outcomes after certification as a behavioral health peer specialist in four U.S. states. Psychiatric Services. NARIC Accession Number: J89501.
New to the NARIC collection, this NIDILRR-funded article presents findings from a 3-year study that explored employment outcomes of certified peer specialists (CPSs). Analyses of survey data showed that participants who received Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income, veterans, those who used outpatient counseling or therapy, and those who did not disclose their mental health status in the workplace were less likely to report current employment. Lack of disclosure and higher local unemployment rates contributed to a lower likelihood of working in peer services jobs, whereas individuals reporting depressive disorders were more likely to hold such jobs. Compared with those in other jobs, those in peer services jobs reported longer job tenure, and a larger proportion received employee benefits. Job satisfaction was significantly higher among those with peer services jobs. Workers with a CPS credential had higher employment rates, compared with adults with psychiatric disabilities, and the quality of peer specialist jobs was equal to or higher than the quality of other jobs held by study participants. Access the full abstract and ordering information in REHABDATA.
 
Resource Highlight: 
ADA Live! A Successful Path to Employment: Innovative Supports for Autistic Workers (ISAW) Project
The NIDILRR-funded Southeast ADA Regional Center (90DPAD0005) posted the latest episode of the ADA Live! Podcast, A Successful Path to Employment: Innovative Supports for Autistic Workers (ISAW) Project. Presenters discussed the barriers that youth and adults with autism may face in finding the right training, work, and educational opportunities; accessing healthcare; and enjoying an inclusive community life, among others. Presenters shared resources and supports available for job seekers with autism and employers looking to hire employees with autism.
 
News items: 
NIDILRR Researchers Receive Awards at ISBI 2022
Two members of the NIDILRR-funded Northwest Regional Burn Model System Center (90DPBU0005) received awards at the 2022 International Society for Burn Injuries (ISBI) Congress. Program Coordinator Gretchen Carrougher, RN, received the Baskent University Nursing Award, in recognition of her outstanding service and commitment to burn nursing, as well as the Haberal Education Foundation Nursing Award for best oral presentation during the meeting. Researcher Kajal Mehta, MD, received the Professor Aikawa Young Investigator Prize for her presentation at the meeting.
 
Grantee event: 
Webcast: Staying Inside Our "Window of Tolerance" - Strategies for Managing Secondary Trauma and Distress
The NIDILRR-funded Center on Knowledge Translation for Disability and Rehabilitation Research (KTDRR) (90DPKT0010) will host a webcast, Staying Inside Our "Window of Tolerance": Strategies for Managing Secondary Trauma and Distress, January 18th, 3 – 4 pm ET. Presenters will use the latest research on secondary traumatic stress, burnout, and compassion satisfaction to provide evidence-informed strategies to understand and respond to workplace stressors. Presenters will discuss the "Window of Tolerance" framework, which guides discussions of regulation, disregulation, and effective coping strategies. Registration is free and required.
 
Webinar: Ask an ADA Professional Questions RE – Parking and the ADA
The NIDILRR-funded Great Lakes ADA Regional Center (90DPAD0012) will host a webinar, Ask an ADA Professional Questions RE: Parking and the ADA, January 11th, 2 – 3 pm ET. Presenters from two ADA National Network regional centers will answer participant-submitted questions on how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to accessible parking. Questions may be submitted in advance. Registration is free and required. Continuing education credits are available upon request.
 
Participate: 
Rehab Measures Database User Survey
The NIDILRR-funded Disability and Rehabilitation Research Project on Knowledge Translation to Promote Patient-Centered Care Through Use of Standardized Assessments (90DPKT0007) seeks input on updates to the Rehabilitation Measures Database. The Rehabilitation Measures Database is a searchable collection of summaries of more than 500 standardized assessments used in physical medicine and rehabilitation. The survey asks about experience with the database, how easy it is to use, and what additional features could be added to enhance its usefulness. The survey is anonymous and open to anyone who has used the database.
 
Study Opportunities for Older Adults with Disabilities
The NIDILRR-funded Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Technologies to Support Aging-in-Place for People with Long-Term Disabilities (TechSAge RERC) (90REGE0006) is recruiting older adults with physical and sensory disabilities for multiple studies. Currently recruiting studies include understanding attitudes and experiences with digital assistance technologies, evaluating a protype fall detection device for wheelchair and scooter users, testing a Tele Tai Chi virtual group class for adults with mobility disabilities, and exploring the everyday activities and challenges among late-deafened older adults. Individual study descriptions, including eligibility criteria and compensation, are described on the recruiting website.
 
Elsewhere in the Community: 
DOJ Debuts New ADA.gov Website
The Department of Justice (DOJ) launched a new and improved ADA.gov, a website dedicated to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The website is designed to help expand access for people with disabilities and to serve the public more effectively. The updated website is written in plain language and includes easy-to-use navigation tools and overviews of featured topics, such as accessible parking, communication, and service animals, among others. The website also provides information about how to report a disability rights violation and the process for review and possible outcomes of a complaint.
 
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