Press Release
☷NIDILRR Announces 2024–2028 Long Range Plan
Administration for Community Living ( By Press Release office)
Feb 05,2024
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ACL is excited to announce the release of the 2024 - 2028 Long - Range Plan ( LRP ) for the National Institute on Disability , Independent Living , and Rehabilitation Research ( NIDILRR ) . As required by Congress , NIDILRR’s LRP outlines a five - year agenda for advancing applied research and development to enhance the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of society . Developed with input from various stakeholders , the new LRP continues to prioritize scientific rigor and the need for research that directly impacts the lives of people with disabilities . It also showcases the progress made on previous LRP goals , demonstrating NIDILRR’s dedication to the field . The plan introduces several new focus areas , including a stronger commitment to including individuals with disabilities in research , opportunities for international research and development , a greater emphasis on the impact of communities on disability , and a call for intersectional research . “Our new long - range plan presents an ambitious research agenda for the next five years and represents a significant shift in how we approach and engage with disability - related research topics , ” explained Dr . Anjali Forber - Pratt , director of NIDILRR . “The plan outlines a modernized approach to guide our planning and initiatives , with a focus on prioritizing the inclusion and accessibility of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of disability research . It sets high expectations for all of us in the disability research field , starting with NIDILRR itself . ” NIDILRR , a part of ACL , generates new knowledge and promotes its effective use to empower individuals with disabilities to participate in community activities of their choice . NIDILRR also works to enhance society’s capacity to provide equal opportunities and accommodations for individuals with disabilities .
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