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Learn About the Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL) Peer Mentoring Program

One of the key foundations upon which independent living was established and continues to thrive, is the concept of learning from one's peers-- peer mentoring.

APRIL believes that “experience is the best teacher" when it comes to operating a CIL or SILC and that the peer mentoring philosophy works best for CILs and SILCs as well.

Mon, 04/29/2024 - 08:00
Tue, 05/07/2024 - 16:17
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Barrier Free Futures: Care Workers Recognition Month

BARRIER FREE FUTURES  
Bob Kafka, Host

Topic: Care Workers Recognition Month

Guest: Nicole Jorwic, Chief of Advocacy and Campaigns, Caring Across Generations

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Mon, 04/29/2024 - 08:00
Wed, 05/08/2024 - 12:17

Call for Submissions!

Help us spread the word! The Center on Knowledge Translation for Disability & Rehabilitation Research (KTDRR) is accepting presentations for the upcoming 2024 Virtual KT Conference.

This year’s theme is, “Disability Inclusion, Intersectionality, and Knowledge Translation."

The deadline to submit presentations is May 3, 2024 at 12 midnight ET.

Mon, 04/29/2024 - 09:50
Fri, 05/03/2024 - 12:19
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CIL practices to improve readiness to reach and serve out-of-school youth with disabilities from minority backgrounds

The Minority Youth and Centers for Independent Living (MY-CIL) project offered focused learning collaboratives to help CIL staff discover and discuss strategies to serve out-of-school youth with disabilities (OSY) from minority backgrounds. Mathematica conducted 10 informal virtual interviews with CIL staff who completed the learning collaborative. This brief highlights how CIL staff used information from the learning collaborative to create innovative and responsive programs to include, engage, and empower OSY from minority backgrounds.

Fri, 04/26/2024 - 13:00
Tue, 05/21/2024 - 13:19
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CIL strategies to engage and empower out-of-school youth with disabilities from minority backgrounds

The Minority Youth and Centers for Independent Living (MY-CIL) project offered focused learning collaboratives to help CIL staff discover and discuss strategies to serve out-of-school youth with disabilities (OSY) from minority backgrounds. Mathematica conducted 10 informal virtual interviews with CIL staff who completed the learning collaborative. This brief highlights how CIL staff used information from the learning collaborative to create innovative and responsive programs to include, engage, and empower OSY from minority backgrounds.

Fri, 04/26/2024 - 13:00
Tue, 05/21/2024 - 13:19
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New Healthcare Resources for Women with SCI Website

Check it out today! This new Healthcare Resources for Women with SCI website provides a directory of links to consumer-based information, education, and resources on healthcare topics for women after SCI (e.g., videos, downloadable books). The site also provides a growing list of practitioners who serve women with SCI throughout the nation and a network of professionals and consumers who are interested in the health and wellness of women with SCI.

Fri, 04/26/2024 - 12:00
Sun, 05/26/2024 - 13:18
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Biden-Harris Administration Partners with States and Releases Data Recommendations to Strengthen the Direct Care Workforce

As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s 
Thu, 04/25/2024 - 13:00
Tue, 05/07/2024 - 13:17
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The Medicaid Access Rule: A Historic Regulation to Strengthen Home and Community-Based Services

Alison Barkoff, Performing the duties of ACL Administrator and Assistant Secretary of Aging
Wed, 04/24/2024 - 12:20
Thu, 05/02/2024 - 12:17
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I live my best life in the garden: Project DIG (Disability Inclusive Gardening)Report

Last fall, RTC:Rural wrapped up Project DIG, a pilot therapeutic horticulture program in partnership with a local disability service organization. This innovative project provided guided therapeutic horticulture activities for clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities with the goal of improving their quality of life and well-being. The pilot proved to be fertile ground for participants’ increased feelings of meaningful participation, social connection, and belonging. If this paper is too much, be on the lookout for a plain language summary soon!

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 10:18
Wed, 05/15/2024 - 12:19
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All About Data: Takeaways from Listening Session and Future Plans

RTC:Rural is talking data.

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 10:18
Wed, 05/15/2024 - 12:19
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