Tuesday, March 21, 2023
3/21/2023
The University of Minnesota’s Research and Training Center on Community Living (RTC/CL), in collaboration with its partners request support for a Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on “community living and participation of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).” This RTC/CL reflects NIDRR’s “Center of Excellence” criteria and achieves the goals of the Rehabilitation Act through advanced research, training/technical assistance (TA) and dissemination activities. The RTC/CL has: a) highly respected research teams that include people with disabilities and family members; b) acclaimed dissemination productivity (12 books, 93 book chapters, 241 journal articles, more than 57 technical reports and over 91 curricula published since 2008); nationally known knowledge translation activities through publications and websites (i.e. Self-Advocacy On-Line); c) committed partners/collaborators; d) comprehensive research and professional training programs; and e) extensive outreach and technical assistance programs. Seven studies reflect varied “stages of research” and methods appropriate for the research question(s) and are relevant to community living interventions, policy and outcomes. Studies include: analyses of National Health Interview Survey data to identify characteristics and needs of persons with IDD; policy and outcome analyses using National Core Indicators (a random sample of 18,000 adults with IDD from 46 states) and a longitudinal study using NCI data from Pennsylvania in years 2000-2022; intervention studies related on the direct support workforce, social inclusion for older adults, employment; and technology use in community living settings. The RTC/CL provides a comprehensive training program that will continue to develop new generations of competent and skilled disability researchers and professionals. RTC/CL will maintain high standards for scholarly productivity and disseminate practical information to varied audiences.
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).
