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The NIDILRR-funded Center on Knowledge Translation for Employment Research (KTER) will host a webinar, Trends in Work-Based Learning Among Respondents with Disabilities - Data from the National Training, Education, and Workforce Survey (NTEWS), 2/26, 2pm ET. https://loom.ly/DlAn35o P

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The NIDILRR-funded 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, 2/26, 1pm ET. https://loom.ly/ka7Yh64

nTIDE: Employment of People with Disabilities Declines but Remains Near All-Time High The February 2026 nTIDE report shows that employment for people with disabilities declined slightly in January but remains close to the record highs reached at the end of 2025.

The NIDILRR-funded StatsRRTC published the National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) February Jobs Report showed that employment rates for people with disabilities remain near all-time highs set at the end of 2025, despite a decline in January. https://loom.ly/P8UJshU

KT Tip Sheet #8 What Places and Formats Do People With Disabilities Trust for Information?

The NIDILRR-funded KTDRR has published two new KT Tip Sheets https://loom.ly/KXof1wE What Places and Formats to People with Disabilities Trust for Information? and What Research Topics are Important to People with Disabilities?

The Caregiver Artificial Intelligence Prize Challenge | ACL Administration for Community Living 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.

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) announced Phase 1 of the ACL Caregiver AI Prize Competition https://loom.ly/CzMQ0N4 a national challenge designed to support caregivers and the caregiving workforce through responsible uses of artificial intelligence (AI).

Mes de la Concientización sobre la Baja Visión: Un vistazo rápido a las últimas investigaciones y desarrollos financiados por NIDILRR

Millones de personas en los EEUU viven con ceguera o baja visión que no se puede abordar con lentes correctivos ni tratamiento médico. Asisten a la escuela,…

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The NIDILRR-funded ADA National Network Knowledge Translation Center will host the 2026 ADA State of the Science Research Conference, 2/26 and 3/12, 1 - 3:30 pm ET. https://loom.ly/fEevXVU The conference is designed for anyone who wants to learn more about the latest ADA research. Free registration

Low Vision Awareness Month: A Quick Look at the Latest NIDILRR-Funded Research and Development

A quick look at some of the current NIDILRR grantees conducting research and development to support people with blindness and low vision

Día del 211: Ayudando a las personas a encontrar recursos en sus comunidades en momentos de necesidad

El Día Nacional del 211 (en inglés) se celebra el 11 de febrero (2/22). Su objetivo es crear conciencia sobre los servicios de orientación comunitaria a través de la red de la línea de ayuda 211 y…

Conferences Information about the Annual Disability Statistic Conference and other events from the Center for Research on Disability.

The NIDILRR-funded StatsRRTC will host the 2026 Annual Disability Statistics Conference, March 18th, 10:30 am - 4:30 pm ET, in Washington, DC and online. https://loom.ly/VHRY430 Presenters will debut the 2026 Annual Disability Statistics Collection and its new data tools.

Kristen Dams-O'Connor, PhD, PI at the NIDILRR-funded TBI Model System, will lead a webinar TODAY!, Redefining Recovery: Addressing TBI as a Chronic Condition, 2 - 3 pm ET. https://loom.ly/rGM2q6E National Academies' Forum on TBI and the Brain Injury Association of America host. Registration req'd.

The Long Commute: closing the gap in rural employment for people with serious mental health conditions.

The NIDILRR-funded 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://loom.ly/rWQoHu8

211 Day: Helping People Navigate Their Communities in Their Times of Need

Did you know community level information and referral is just a 211 call away? Learn about how these information professionals can help you find local services and supports!

ACL/NIDILRR busca participantes para las sesiones de búsqueda de socios

ACL/NIDILRR organiza por tercer año consecutivo sesiones de búsqueda de socios para ayudar a las personas interesadas con intereses similares a encontrar colaboradores. Propósito y descripción general El Instituto Nacional de…

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The NIDILRR-funded Pacific ADA Regional Center webinar, Unleashing Service Animal Best Practices in Healthcare Settings, 2/19, 2:30p ET. https://loom.ly/b6ljd8o covering the clear rules set by the ADA for service animals across emergency, outpatient, inpatient, and long-term healthcare settings.

Seeking Participants for NIDILRR Match-Making Sessions

ACL/NIDILRR is hosting matchmaking sessions to connect researchers and developers in the community to share information, discuss common interests, and find research partners.

Anuncio: Presentadores para las sesiones de búsqueda de colaboradores de NIDILRR

ACL/NIDILRR busca presentadores para su tercer año de sesiones de búsqueda de colaboradores, con el fin de ayudar a las personas interesadas con intereses similares a encontrar socios para la colaboración. Propósito y…

The NIDILRR-funded project, Enhancing the Accessibility of Air Travel, seeks participants for a focus group and Photovoice study to explore the air travel experiences of people with mobility limitations or disabilities. Learn more: https://loom.ly/wKCBWSc

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The NIDILRR-funded StatsRRTC hosts a special episode of the nTIDE Lunch & Learn, 2/6, 12p ET. https://loom.ly/90gZE8E on trends in employment participation for people with disabilities, including the latest BLS Jobs Report, and disability employment beyond traditional workforce models.

The NIDILRR-funded RRTC on Employment Among People Who are Blind or Have Low Vision Quarterly Open Office Hour: Individualized Technical Assistance for Service Providers, 2/12, 2p ET. https://loom.ly/7WG8dX0 Informal, drop-in opportunities to receive individualizedTA from the center's expert staff.

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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://loom.ly/7YXwXf8

Clima invernal: Los concesionarios comparten recursos de preparación para emergencias

Durante el fin de semana, gran parte del centro y este de Estados Unidos se vio cubierta por nieve y hielo. Hoy, muchos experimentan temperaturas gélidas y cortes de energía mientras intentan despejar sus…

Winter Weather: Grantees Share Emergency Preparedness Resources

NIDILRR grantees shared some timely resources to help people with disabilities and others in the community prepare for, and recover from, the winter weather!

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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://loom.ly/-KWOIZc Participation is open to a wide range of stakeholders, including people with disabilities and their families. Free Registration.

Mes Nacional de la Mentoría: Conectando para el éxito

Enero es el Mes Nacional de la Mentoría (en inglés), un mes dedicado a reconocer y celebrar las valiosas relaciones entre mentores y las personas a las que apoyan. Los mentores trabajan con personas con discapacidades en diversas áreas de la…

National Mentoring Month: Connecting for Success

It's National Mentoring Month and we're highlighting recent research and new resources on how mentoring helps people with disabilities meet and overcome barriers to success.

nTIDE Reports Employment of People with Disabilities at All-Time High he 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 NIDILRR-funded StatsRRTC published the nTIDE January Jobs Report. https://loom.ly/pvsxJF8 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.

Living Longer With Spinal Cord Injury: Insights on NJ Now Interview On NJ Now, Dr. Trevor Dyson-Hudson discusses advances in spinal cord injury care, rehabilitation research, and his lived experience living with SCI.

Trevor Dyson-Hudson, MD, PI at the NIDILRR-funded Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System Center, was interviewed for a recent episode of NJ Now on My9 NJ. Dr. Dyson-Hudson discussed recent progress in SCI research and therapy, and his own experience living with SCI. https://loom.ly/wXzPZAM

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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://loom.ly/gE_cubE Registration is free and required. CEC 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://loom.ly/Foqvwno Presenters will share a family's real-life experience with CLE. Free Registration required.