Administration for Community Living to National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities with a subcontract to University of Illinois Chicago
Project Duration
2024-10-01 — 2026-09-29
We seek to strengthen the collaboration between aging and disability networks to better support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families in future planning.
Great Lakes ADA Center funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR)
Project Duration
2021-10-01 — 2024-09-30
The "Making Flexibility Work" project investigates evolving workplace policies, processes, and practices aimed at fostering disability inclusion in the workplace.
National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), Field Initiated Minority Serving Institution # 90IFST0011
Project Duration
2023-09-01 — 2026-08-31
The overall goal of Everybody Moves! is to better understand needs and factors that impact participation to Leisure-Time Physical Activity participation experienced by people with disabilities Latinos and Black/African American backgrounds and to identify gaps in services and resources for meeting these needs.
Florida Developmental Disabilities Council; Strive to Thrive: Supporting Families Across the Aging and DD Networks Contract # 5076AC24B
Project Duration
2023-05-15 — 2025-05-14
The Strive to Thrive project in Florida is a pilot study that uses a mixed-methods approach—including an environmental scan, focus groups, and a statewide survey—to understand and address the unique needs of aging family caregivers supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, serving as the foundation for a newly expanded national study.
The CAN will work to identify state priorities in existing services for people with dual diagnosis, develop sustainable training to promote ongoing collaboration between the IDD and mental health systems, and consider any needed changes in policies and practices to promote access to services.
National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Aging with Developmental Disability: #90RT5020-03-00 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living (ACL), National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR).
Project Duration
2013-10-01 — 2019-09-30
The study examined the impact of health behaviors on the onset and development of certain secondary health conditions as well as functional limitations within the cohort.
Midwest Roybal Center for Health Promotion and Translation, National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Project Duration
2023-06-01 — 2025-05-31
MindWalk is a 12-week pilot randomized control trial (RCT) study exploring the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a mindful walking intervention that combines physical activity and cognitive training to reduce psychological stress, enhance cognitive function, and increase self-efficacy among older South Asian family caregivers of individuals with cognitive disabilities.
National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research Field Initiated Program
Project Duration
2024-10-01 — 2029-08-31
Builds on the _Future is Now_ curriculum, designed to support help families of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities plan for the future, by transitioning to a virtual format and evaluating its efficacy and scalability.
National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) 90RTGE0006-01-00
Project Duration
2024-10-01 — 2029-08-31
Develops and tests a health promotion intervention combining virtual education and wearable technology to improve physical and mental health outcomes for older caregivers of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
