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Identifying a Minimum Budget for Centers:
Results of an ILRU Research Project
About the Presenter and RIIL
About Bob Michaels
Bob Michaels has been a consultant and trainer for the independent
living field since 1986. In that capacity, he has conducted training
programs on a broad range of topics for centers for independent
living and statewide independent living councils nationwide. Bob
is also a training consultant and research associate with Independent
Living Research Utilization (ILRU) Program.
Prior to his current positions, Bob was President and Chief Executive
Officer of Liberty Resources, Inc. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
for four years. Bob also served as director of Arizona Bridge
to Independent Living in Phoenix, Arizona for seven years and was
appointed to both the Pennsylvania and Arizona SILCs.
During the past twelve years, Bob has chaired the Rehab Act Subcommittee
for the National Council on Independent Living, as well as served
on the NCIL governing board. Bob has written numerous articles
and briefs on the Rehab Act and related topics.
Bob is a graduate of both Penn State and Arizona State University.
His office is located in Tempe, Arizona where he resides with his
wife and children.
About RIIL
RIIL exists to improve access and use of research information by
people with disabilities and other non-researcher stakeholders involved
in the independent living, disability rights, and rehabilitation
fields. Approaches used by RIIL include:
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A comprehensive, searchable, and interactive Internet database
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A “One-Stop” WWW site
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Condensed, but critical, research review information
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Alternate dissemination methods
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Chatrooms
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Listservs and moderated newsgroups
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Technical assistance on using the database, newsgroups, chatrooms,
and WWW site.
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A review guide and technical assistance for researchers
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A research primer and technical assistance for consumers
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