Greater Community Participation
R-1 involves researchers and consumer consultants in gaining consumer input on how independent living can meet the needs of diverse disability populations.
R-2 advances the
concept of independent living through a qualitative study which interviews
key informants about barriers to full participation in independent living.
Changing Universe of Disability
R-3 uses population-based analyses to identify and to better understand emerging populations of persons with disabilities, such as those with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and violence-induced neurological impairments. Also see additional research on the changing definition of "disability" as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Personal and Systems Advocacy
R-4-5 are designed to evaluate cost-effective advocacy methods and access to generic community services, with special attention to systems advocacy needs. Further, these projects are developing effective advocacy packages, which can be adapted and used by persons with a variety of disabilities and needs.
R-8 is designed to determine what variables facilitate or impede use of the IL definition and contextual framework of disability in non-majority disability populations, such Hispanic Americans, African Americans, and Native Americans.
R-9 is designed to develop and evaluate the utility of a Tribal Disability Concerns Report Method for community disability planning and building tribal disability action agendas.
R-11 is designed to develop self-advocacy training for students with disabilities.
Community Participation and
Wellness
R-6 is designed to help understand the interaction between individuals and their environment and how it affects full participation in independent living by people with disabilities in personal assistance services, employment, and education.
R-7 seeks to identify exemplary ways to use peer networks and communication channels to enhance and maintain health and wellness for people with disabilities.
R-10 developed an assessment of community economic impact fostered by centers for independent living.