The purpose of the federal SBIR Program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting federal research or research and development needs, and improve the return on investment from federally funded research for economic and social benefits to the nation. The program aims to improve the lives of people with disabilities through research and development of products generated by small businesses and increase the commercial application of NIDILRR-supported research results and development products.

During this webinar, participants will hear about how state teams, made up of representatives from across agencies, have come together through the peer learning collaboratives to share best practices, brainstorm strategies for tackling common barriers and challenges, and achieve meaningful milestones toward building a more robust HCBS direct care workforce.

The purpose of this particular RRTC is to conduct research, training, technical assistance, and related activities to contribute to positive employment outcomes among individuals who are blind or have low vision. NIDILRR plans to make one grant under this opportunity. The grant will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods.

This request is open to the public and is part of an effort to better understand and quantify the impacts of ageism on health care quality, including aspects related to safety, timeliness, patient-centeredness, equitable distribution, and care outcomes. They are also seeking to understand how the effect of ageism differs across population groups and are interested in identifying efforts and innovative strategies and programs that address and mitigate ageism to optimize older adults' health.

The purpose of this particular RRTC is to conduct research, training, technical assistance, and related activities to contribute to new knowledge regarding the effect of public policies and programs on employment outcomes among people with disabilities. NIDILRR plans to make one grant under this opportunity. The grant will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods.

The grantee must conduct research and development activities toward universally designed products or built environments that promote positive health and function, employment, or community living outcomes among people with disabilities. This grant will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods.

This report describes some of the common themes that are beginning to emerge from the experiences, insights, and recommendations that have been shared, with a goal of sparking ongoing discussion. It includes input on factors that influence the aging experience, such as affordable and accessible housing; aligned health care and supportive services; accessible communities; age-friendly workplaces; and sufficient, high-quality long-term services and supports.

In this webinar, Arkansas Developmental Disabilities Council Executive Director Jonathan Taylor will reflect on his professional experiences during his career and offer practical tips for engaging with employers to advance CIE. Gretchen Newton, director of Business Engagement for Arkansas Rehabilitation Services, will also speak.

Applications due Monday, March 17, 2025 ACL's National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) is announcing new funding opportunities for the Field Initiated Projects (FIP) programs for minority-serving institutions (MSI).

As states build robust 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline systems, there is a growing recognition that siloed service delivery systems often contribute to a lack of access to trauma-informed clinical and support services for individuals experiencing a crisis who have intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD), brain injuries, or cognitive impairments. This lack of access can lead to adverse outcomes, such as hospital emergency department use or admissions into settings that may exacerbate already difficult circumstances.