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The NIDILRR-funded Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Improving Employment Outcomes for People with Serious Mental Illness will host a webinar, The Value of Peer Support Specialists on Individualized Placement and Support (IPS) Employment Teams, February 26th, 1 - 2 pm ET. https://t.co/Sq3m6FLHGd Presenters will discuss the role of peer support specialists in helping people with serious mental illness find and keep employment through IPS and vocational rehabilitation. This webinar will be interactive, and participants are encouraged to bring questions to the discussion. Registration is free and required.

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The NIDILRR-funded @KTDRR has published two new KT Tip Sheets https://t.co/dthSedfFfC highlighting results from a survey of people with disabilities about their information needs. What Places and Formats to People with Disabilities Trust for Information? offers insights into where and how people with disabilities prefer to access trusted information, including top channels and formats. What Research Topics are Important to People with Disabilities? covers what issues matter the most to people with disabilities and practical ways to involve them in shaping research priorities.

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The Administration for Community Living (ACL) announced Phase 1 of the ACL Caregiver AI Prize Competition https://t.co/up1iFdU11h, a national challenge designed to support caregivers and the caregiving workforce through responsible uses of artificial intelligence (AI). The prize challenge calls on technology innovators to partner with caregivers, home care providers, and organizations in aging and disability networks to develop tools that strengthen care at home and in the community. Phase 1 participants will compete for up to $2.5 million in prize funding, with awards expected to go to as many as 20 winners. Key dates and other details are available online.

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The NIDILRR-funded ADA National Network Knowledge Translation Center will host the 2026 ADA State of the Science Research Conference, February 26th and March 12th, 1 - 3:30 pm ET. https://t.co/dyXuAT80fl The virtual conference will feature short presentations from researchers from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) National Network and other organizations. The sessions themes are employment, community living and participation, health and society, and community needs and access. The conference is designed for anyone who wants to learn more about the latest ADA research for personal or professional reasons. Registration is free and required for each day.

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The NIDILRR-funded Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Disability Statistics and Demographics (StatsRRTC) will host the 2026 Annual Disability Statistics Conference, March 18th, 10:30 am - 4:30 pm ET, in Washington, DC and online. https://t.co/UG8zYGdlH5 Presenters will debut the 2026 Annual Disability Statistics Collection and its new data tools. Presenters will discuss collaborative research related to disability statistics and first-hand perspectives of the real-world stories behind the data. Registration is free and required.

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The NIDILRR-funded Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Improving Employment Outcomes for People with Serious Mental Illness released an issue brief, The Long Commute - Closing the Gap in Rural Employment for People with Serious Mental Health Conditions. https://t.co/yoxotc61cm The brief explores the barriers facing rural job seekers with disabilities and highlights innovative solutions in technology and self-employment. The brief shares strategies for providers to incentivize and integrate employment specialists into rural networks to reduce burnout and improve care quality for job seekers with disabilities.

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The NIDILRR-funded Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Disability Statistics and Demographics (StatsRRTC) will host a special episode of the National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) Lunch and Learn, 2/6, 12p ET. https://t.co/755mWouej8 Presenters will discuss trends in employment participation for people with disabilities, including the latest BLS Jobs Report. Guest speakers will offer an in-depth discussion of disability employment beyond traditional workforce models. Free registration required.

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The NIDILRR-funded Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Employment Among People Who are Blind or Have Low Vision will host the next Quarterly Open Office Hour: Individualized Technical Assistance for Service Providers, 2/12, 2p ET. https://t.co/C7DlvbtMEp Informal, drop-in opportunities to receive individualized technical assistance from the center's expert staff. Participants may ask for guidance on workplace accommodations, employment statistics, training opportunities, or community resources, among other topics. No registration is required.

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The NIDILRR-funded Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Employment Among People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) 2024 released the latest episode of the Zooming into Focus podcast, Research Study Four Principal Investigator Jaclyn Camden. https://t.co/pWV04ayamH Presenters discussed the project to create a technical assistance and training model for college professionals to improve employment opportunities for college students with IDD.

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With much of the country in the grips of winter weather, we shared recent resources posted by members of the NIDILRR grantee community to prepare and recover from these weather emergencies. https://t.co/yywJIlbNAv

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The Interagency Committee on Disability Research (ICDR), of which NIDILRR is a member, will host a Virtual Stakeholder Meeting, 1/28, 12p ET. https://t.co/IaK8A5o3GS The interactive meeting will include presentations, panel discussions, and breakout groups for participants to engage around the theme Supporting Community Participation and Independent Living for People with Disabilities. Participation is open to a wide range of stakeholders, including practitioners, researchers, disability organizations, and people with disabilities and their families. Registration is free and required.

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The NIDILRR-funded Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Disability Statistics and Demographics (StatsRRTC) published the National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) January Jobs Report. https://t.co/Sux4OyHj7J The report of data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Jobs Report showed that employment outcomes for working-aged people with disabilities reached all-time highs in November and December 2025. The report was discussed in the most recent nTIDE Lunch and Learn, which also featured an update of the NIDILRR-funded project Securing Employment and Economic Keys to Stability (SEEKS).

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Trevor Dyson-Hudson, MD, principal investigator for the NIDILRR-funded Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System Center (NNJSCIS), was interviewed for a recent episode of New Jersey Now on WWOR-TV/My9 NJ. Dr. Dyson-Hudson discussed recent progress in SCI research and therapy, as well as his own experience living with SCI. https://t.co/cPHDhANIWl

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The NIDILRR-funded Great Lakes ADA Regional Center will host a webinar, Protected Health Information: Deciphering What is Protected Under the Alphabet of Civil Rights and Medical Information Laws, 1/21, 2p ET. https://t.co/JR27uf3znp Presenters will review how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and other laws may or may not protect the disclosure of health information in various situations. Presenters will discuss the handling of and release of patient information, expectations of confidentiality and privacy, recent cases, and more. Registration is free and required. Continuing education recognition is available.

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The NIDILRR-funded project Translating Findings on Supports for Community Life Engagement (CLE) will host a webinar, 30-minute Lunch Break Webinar with CLE in Action,1/21, 1:30p ET. https://t.co/nibm3VhZlD Presenters will share a family's real-life experience with CLE, exploring how they support their daughter in building a meaningful life in her community, and what that journey looked like for the whole family. Presenters will share practical CLE strategies for families and service providers. Registration is free and required.

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Remembering our director, friend, and brother Mark X. Odum - one year gone but always beside us.
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The Using AI to Create Visuals webinar explores how artificial intelligence tools can help design engaging visuals, including practical tips for generating images quickly. The Best Practices for Creating Images for Social Media webinar offers quick, practical tips for designing images that capture attention and communicate messages effectively on social media.

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The NIDILRR-funded Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) has launched a new webinar series, KT in 15 Minutes. https://t.co/hPnLp03euR The series is designed to teach viewers about knowledge translation (KT) strategies and how to apply them to advance rehabilitation research. The series is part of the Online KT Toolkit, which showcases effective KT practices.

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The NIDILRR-funded Great Lakes ADA Regional Center will host a webinar, New Year, New Hobby - Find Your Accessible Recreation Fun!, 1/8/26, 2:30 - 4 pm ET. https://t.co/iJXw7Zpj9k Presenters will highlight provisions of the ADA and Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Standards that pertain to making boating facilities, fishing piers and platforms, and other recreational facilities accessible for people with disabilities. Presenters will use actual technical assistance scenarios to provide real-world examples and to further knowledge of applying the standards to recreational facilities. Participants may ask questions in advance during the registration process, as well as during the live session. Registration is free and required. Continuing education recognition is available upon request.