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Putting Research to Work

The National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC). NARIC is a federally funded library focusing on disability and rehabilitation research. Collection of 50,000 documentsIndex database of more than 75,000 resourcesWebsite featuring 3 databases, 50 quick reference information pages, an extens

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Putting Research to Work

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    1. Putting Research to Work Evidence-based research from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) you can use Right Now!

    2. The National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC) NARIC is a federally funded library focusing on disability and rehabilitation research. Collection of 50,000 documents Index database of more than 75,000 resources Website featuring 3 databases, 50+ quick reference information pages, an extensive Ready Reference, and thousands of free documents http://www.naric.com Toll-free information line (800-346-2742) Chat and email service Document delivery NARIC is NIDRRs Library We have more than 9,000 reports, guides, manuals, etc., generated by NIDRR grantees over the last 30 years.

    3. The NIDRR Research Program The mission of NIDRR is to generate new knowledge and promote its effective use to improve the abilities of people with disabilities to perform activities of their choice in the community, and also to expand society's capacity to provide full opportunities and accommodations for its citizens with disabilities. Research Priorities: employment outcomes; health and function; technology for access and function; participation and community living; capacity building, and other associated disability research areas. Current research includes physical and medical rehabilitation, mental health, education, employment, technology, knowledge translation, and the built environment. In 2008 NIDRR funded 34 model systems, 10 regional ADA technical assistance centers, 34 research and training centers, 25 engineering research centers, plus fellowships, field initiated research, and small business innovative research. NIDRR funded $98.5 mil last year (FY 08).NIDRR funded $98.5 mil last year (FY 08).

    4. How does NIDRR research reach your practice? NIDRR researchers have developed products, therapies, interventions, and curricula in use throughout the rehab community. NIDRR research has informed policy and legislation in accessibility, special education, benefits, and employment.

    5. Products, therapies, interventions Technology Black & Decker jar opener Anthrotronix therapy robot Therapies Constraint Induced Movement Therapy Virtual reality for stroke and brain injury rehab Tools Consumer Guide to Choosing a High Quality Medical Rehabilitation Program Activity and Participation Measures for Post-Acute Care Technology: includes development and transfer (bringing products to the marketplace). Mention Talking Tiles, cinema captioning, Therapies: developed with consumer input. Tested in the field. Others: videography as therapy, telerehabilitation Tools: for consumers and providers. AMPAC/PMPAC developed by Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Measuring Rehabilitation Outcomes To learn how many activities can a person do and how many they recover once they return to community. Same with participation: how many people go back to important life roles after rehabilitation. Technology: includes development and transfer (bringing products to the marketplace). Mention Talking Tiles, cinema captioning, Therapies: developed with consumer input. Tested in the field. Others: videography as therapy, telerehabilitation Tools: for consumers and providers. AMPAC/PMPAC developed by Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Measuring Rehabilitation Outcomes To learn how many activities can a person do and how many they recover once they return to community. Same with participation: how many people go back to important life roles after rehabilitation.

    6. Informing Policy NIDRR research has informed and influenced policy in: Independent living Parental rights Architectural and program accessibility Web accessibility Special education Technology access

    7. The Goody Bag Resources you can use today(ish) Downloads Webcasts Training Technical Assistance Alert and news services

    8. Download This CIRRIE handbooks on cultural competence in rehabilitation cirrie.buffalo.edu/cdresources.php Project Safe EV-AC emergency preparedness training library evac.icdi.wvu.edu/library/training.htm Evaluating Your Agency checklist from NARICs Tools Collection bit.ly/n9gts Higher Education Support Toolkit for students with psychiatric disabilities www.bu.edu/cpr/resources/supportstudents/hes-toolkit.pdf CIRRIE: 11 volumes Mexico, China, Philippines, India, Vietnam, Dominican Republic, Korea, El Salvador, Jamaica, and Cuba. There are additional monographs on the culture of Haiti and the Muslim perspective plus conference proceedings, CD tutorial, curriculum design, and books. Checklist: Used by: Checklist for job seekers is for people with disabilities using the employment service agency. Disability: All disabilities. Goal: To indentify aspects of agency culture that aid in the job search process. Dev by RTC on state systems and Employment @ the Inst for Community Inclusion CIRRIE: 11 volumes Mexico, China, Philippines, India, Vietnam, Dominican Republic, Korea, El Salvador, Jamaica, and Cuba. There are additional monographs on the culture of Haiti and the Muslim perspective plus conference proceedings, CD tutorial, curriculum design, and books. Checklist: Used by: Checklist for job seekers is for people with disabilities using the employment service agency. Disability: All disabilities. Goal: To indentify aspects of agency culture that aid in the job search process. Dev by RTC on state systems and Employment @ the Inst for Community Inclusion

    9. Webcasts Several projects offer regular webcasts. Many are CEU friendly! Center for Psychiatric Rehab @ BU Center for Supported Employment @ VCU National Research and Training Center on Psychiatric Disability @ UIC RERC on Augmentative and Alternative Communication @ PSU NCDDR and DBTACs (disability law lowdown) have regular webcasts and podcasts.NCDDR and DBTACs (disability law lowdown) have regular webcasts and podcasts.

    10. Training and Classes Evidence-Based Manual Wheelchair Prescription & Practice @ CATEA Online class, 6 weeks, $150. Brown Bag Series from Worksupport.com Free training sessions with industry researchers and professionals Graduate Training in Childrens Mental Health Online courses, study groups, and more from the RTC for Childrens Mental Health RTC on Aging with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities In-person training sessions on agency support, health care, aging issues, health promotion, and pre-service.

    11. Technical Assistance TA is offered by the ADA regional centers, research and training centers, and state Tech Act projects Find your regional ADA Center: www.adata.org Complete list of current RRTCs: bit.ly/21juZw State Tech Act Projects: www.resna.org

    12. Get informed and stay informed How can you stay on top of new tools, reports, and innovations? Databases Alert services/newsletters State of theconferences

    13. Databases NARIC REHABDATA Tools Collection Digital archive CIRRIE International Research Information MSKTC Database of peer reviewed literature from the model systems CORC Database of publications from the ADA projects Disabilitystatistics.org

    14. Alert Services and eNews REHABDATA Connection CIRRIE Connection NARIC Spotlight blog, Twitter feed, and Facebook page Center for Rehab Outcomes enews Center for Psych Rehab eCasts

    15. State of the Several projects hold state of the art and state of the science conferences including: RTC on Childrens Mental Health Health, Wellness, and Disability AAC-RERC Check the NARIC Calendar of Events

    16. NARIC can help The staff at NARIC can help you locate reports, journal articles, tools, organizations, agencies, and projects. Toll free: 800/346-2742 TTY: 301/459-5984 Email: naricinfo@heitechservices.com Chat: www.naric.com/public/askme.cfm Visit: New Carrollton, MD (Orange line Metro)

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