RTC on Measurement and Interdependence in Community Living
MICL Updates and news releases contain information about team members' publications, presentations and other activities.
Charles Drum's presentation on the Community Engagement Initiative, which he delivered at APRIL's annual conference, Oct. 2011, in Anchorage, Alaska.
MICL News Highlights
Reichard and Colleagues Publish Study
Amanda Reichard is lead author for “Quality of diabetes care for adults with physical disabilities in Kansas," which was published in Disability and Health Journal (Vol 5, No. 1, January 2012). Co-authors are Hayley Stolzle, Ana Carolina Sella, and Theresa I. Shireman. Read the abstract and full text online or download the PDF.
Hodgesmith Advises ADRC
Martha Hodgesmith has been invited to join the Kansas Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Advisory Board. As an advisor, she'll help guide the agency in the process of implementing its vision and strategic plan.Amanda Reichard's Research Featured by University of Kansas
On July 5, the University of Kansas website launched a feature on Reichard's research on Medicaid and preventive care for people with disabilities. Read the story and listen to audio.David Gray Profiled in CROR Newsletter
MICL research partner David Gray is profiled in the newsletter published by the Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research (CROR) at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. See the story from their fall 2010 issue.State-of-the-Science Conference Presents New Research
An audience of more than 150 people attended MICL's state-of-the-science conference on Oct. 28-29, 2010. Pictured at left, Al Condeluci delivers the keynote address.
See the presentations for "Community Participation by People with Disabilities: How Do We Measure Up?"
Read more about the conference.
Linda Gonzales Receives APRIL Honor
MICL Advisory Panel member Linda Gonzales was honored at the annual meeting of the Association of Programs of Rural Independent Living (APRIL) in October 2010.
The Earl Walden Award for Outstanding Achievement in Rural Advocacy recognizes her groundbreaking work in the Independent Living movement. Gonzales was a founding board member of APRIL and led the organization to national recognition in many areas as it first Executive Director.
Gonzales now uses her lifetime of experience in grant writing and organizational development as part of the team at the Power of Grant Money, assisting in launching new nonprofits across the country.
APRIL also established the Linda Gonzales Award to honor an outstanding rural youth.
NARRTC Recognizes David Gray
Dr. David Gray (left) is congratulated by Dr. Glen White for receiving the Distinguished Service Award from NARRTC in May 2010.
The award recognizes his outstanding lifetime contributions to the field of disability through research, teaching and advocacy on behalf of persons with disabilities.
Click here to read White's introduction in presenting the award.
