The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) at ACL has opened two new funding opportunities under the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) Program: RERC on Physical Access and Transportation; and RERC on Technologies to Support Aging Among People with Long-Term Disabilities.
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) Program
The purpose of the RERC program is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act by conducting advanced engineering research on and development of innovative technologies that are designed to solve particular rehabilitation problems or to remove environmental barriers. RERCs also demonstrate and evaluate such technologies, facilitate service delivery system changes, stimulate the production and distribution of new technologies and equipment in the private sector, and provide training opportunities.
RERC on Physical Access and Transportation:
The purpose of this particular opportunity is to conduct research, development, and related activities that lead to new or improved products, devices, built environments, and technological advances that enhance (1) accessibility and usability of homes and communities for people with disabilities, or (2) access to safe, accessible, and useable transportation options for people with disabilities, or both.
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Please visit the link above for more details about the grant opportunity and application process. This grant opportunity closes on April 10, 2023.
RERC on Technologies to Support Aging Among People with Long-Term Disabilities:
The purpose of this particular opportunity is to conduct research, development, and related activities toward technologies that are intended to improve the lives of people aging with long-term disabilities.
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Please visit the link above for more details about the grant opportunity and application process. This grant opportunity closes on April 10, 2023.
To stay current on NIDILRR grant opportunities, please visit grants.gov and search: NIDILRR or 93.433.
NIDILRR, part of ACL, generates new knowledge and promotes its effective use so that people with disabilities can perform activities of their choice in the community. NIDILRR also works to expand society’s capacity to provide full opportunities and accommodations for people with disabilities.