National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research

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National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research
Agency overview
Preceding agencies
  • National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research
  • National Institute on Handicapped Research
Parent department Health and Human Services
Parent agency Administration for Community Living
Website www.acl.gov/programs/NIDILRR/
Footnotes
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The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) is a United States governmental agency that provides leadership and support for a comprehensive program of research related to the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities. NIDILRR's mission is to generate new knowledge and promote its effective use to improve the abilities of people with disabilities to perform activities of their choice in the community, and also to expand society's capacity to provide full opportunities and accommodations for its citizens with disabilities. [1]

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History

It was previously the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, part of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), in the Department of Education. [1]

In 2015, as a result of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, the organization became part of the Administration for Community Living (ACL), within the Department of Health and Human Services, and changed to its current name. [1]

Directors of NIDRR/NIDILRR

Directors of the Institute are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "About the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR)". Administration for Community Living. July 1, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Nominations & Appointments, October 6, 1982". Ronald Reagan. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
  3. ↑ Seelman, Katherine (December 31, 1999). "Aging with a Disability: Views from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research" . Assistive Technology. 11 (2): 84–87. doi:10.1080/10400435.1999.10131992. ISSN   1040-0435. PMID   11010068.
  4. ↑ "Presentation by The Honorable Steven J. Tingus, MS, CPhil". White House/VA Conference, "Emerging Technologies in Support of the New Freedom Initiative: Promoting Opportunities for People with Disabilities". October 13–14, 2004. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Jim Whitehead Joins ACL as the Director of NIDILRR". ACL Administration for Community Living. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Education alumna appointed by White House as Director of the NIDILRR". University of Illinois Alumni Association. June 1, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.


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