October 04, 2007
Research Center seeks participants for a Health Promotion Study for Women Aging with Disabilities
Houston -- (August 14, 2007) -- The Center for Research on Women with Disabilities (CROWD) is seeking women who would like to participate in a health promotion study for women aging with physical disabilities. This research project is part of a national study conducted by a team of researchers at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.
According to Dr. Margaret Nosek, the study's principal investigator, women aging with physical disabilities make up one of the most disadvantaged and rapidly growing segments of the U.S. population. She states that "despite the large size of this population and the numbers of problems they face in maintaining their health and quality of life, they have received little attention in the movement to promote healthy behaviors". The purpose of the research study that the Houston-based research group is conducting is to test a health promotion workshop program specifically designed for women aging with physical disabilities. According to Nosek, the workshop program is designed to "enhance participants' sense of control over their health, improve their health behaviors, and enhance their sense of connectedness with others - all factors that ultimately improve overall quality of life." This study will allow the researchers to explore whether or not the program meets those expectations.
Staten Island Center for Independent Living, Inc. 470 Castleton Avenue Staten Island, New York 10301 is one of 12 U.S. Centers for Independent Living participating in the research study.
Women with physical disabilities who are interested may call the Staten Island Center for Independent Living, Inc. at 718 720-9016 ask for Courtney Gross for more information. Qualified participants will receive a small payment for their participation in the study.
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Staten Island Center for Independent Living, Inc.
For further information contact:
Courtney Gross, 718-720-9016
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March 27, 2006
A CSS Annual Report MARCH 2006
"Unemployment and Joblessness in New York City, 2005
Decline in Unemployment Rate Masks Areas of Continued Weakness
A CSS Annual Report MARCH 2006" was produced by the Community Service Society.
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August 01, 2005
NIDRR Long-Range Plan
John H. Hager, assistant secretary of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), U.S. Department of Education, would like to share with you an announcement on the the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) Long-Range Plan for Disability and Rehabilitation
Research.
People with disabilities, their families and advocates, and researchers and service providers will have an opportunity to review and comment on a draft long-range plan prepared by the federal government's key agency for disability and rehabilitation research. In its plan, the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), an organization within OSERS, emphasizes five "domains" as areas for expanded research efforts in the next five years in support of people with disabilities: employment; participation and community living; health and function; technology for access and function; and disability demographics.
The new plan will help focus NIDRR research on new approaches for defining, measuring, counting and categorizing disability; new research issues; and new methods for conducting and managing research.
The plan continues to emphasize the importance of research in the area of universal design, the guiding principle behind buildings and products that are accessible to people of all abilities and disabilities. NIDRR has taken a leadership role in the development and promulgation of universal design principles
that can be applied to the built environment, telecommunications, information technologies, transportation, consumer products and the World Wide Web. Such developments as information technology (IT) systems to create accessible public information kiosks, electronic voting systems, ATMs, postal kiosks and airport information systems are examples of applied Universal Design principles.
The plan also continues research into the emerging universe of disability, including age-related disabilities and disabilities resulting from global conflicts.
Finally, the plan further recognizes the importance of research on interdependence, not only in its continued emphasis on personal assistance services, but a new accent on supports for family and other informal caregivers, direct care workers and paraprofessionals in facilitating community living and
participation in the community.
The proposed plan was published in the Federal Register in a supplementary section on July 27, 2005, and is accessible at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/05-14741.htm.
NIDRR will consider all comments received within 30 days and make any necessary revisions to the plan. For more information on NIDRR, go to
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/nidrr/index.html.
PO Box 1398, Jessup, MD, 20794
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June 16, 2005
Survey for Women Aged 18 or Over Who are Legally Blind
You can contribute to breast cancer research at no cost, from your own home, in less than two hours!
Have you ever wanted to help valuable breast cancer and sleep research but don’t have a lot of time? Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School seek women aged 18 or over who are legally blind to participate in a nationwide survey that hopes to help identify risk factors associated with certain medical disorders, such as breast cancer and sleep problems. The results of the survey will help both blind and sighted women make more informed lifestyle choices. The survey is open to everyone, regardless of their health. You can register for and complete the survey in the convenience of your own home, using our rigorously tested Section 508 compliant website at www.bvihealthsurvey.bwh.harvard.edu. The website also includes a tutorial on completing web based forms, written by expert screen reader users.
The survey may also be completed in Braille, by audio tape, in large print or over the phone. If you would like more information or if you have questions please e-mail Erin at bvihealthsurvey@rics.bwh.harvard.edu or call 1-888-828-4294 (1-888-8BVIBWH).
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April 19, 2005
Focus Groups for the Hadley School for the Blind
The Policy Research & Program Evaluation Department of AFB is is in the process of conducting several focus groups for the Hadley School for the Blind. This effort is being done to help them put course content online.
They are looking for both employed and unemployed individuals who have never taken a class from the Hadley School. Participants will be paid $25 for their time, and all information is strictly confidential.
If you are eligible and interested call or e-mail:
Elaine Gerber, Ph.D.
Senior Research Associate
Policy Research & Program Evaluation
American Foundation for the Blind
11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300
New York, NY 10001
212-502-7644
gerber@afb.net
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March 28, 2005
Research Project
American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) seeks 300 New York City residents who use long canes, guide dogs, motorized or manual wheelchairs (and who are 18 years or older) to participate in a research project. Participants will complete 2 short telephone surveys, and be paid $15 compensation. (There is the opportunity for selected participants to have greater involvement; additional compensation would be provided). All information is confidential.
The goal of this project is to learn more about the relationship between the built environment and access to physical activity. Specifically, they are interested in what barriers (or facilitators) to physical activity people face when they navigate their community using manual and motorized wheelchairs, long canes, and guide dogs. Because, on average, people with disabilities are more likely than the general public to be sedentary and obese (and to have health consequences as a result), one outcome of the project is to develop policy recommendations that will positively impact the health of many disabled people.
If you know of anyone who meets the criteria above and might be interested in participating, or if you would like more information, please contact AFB by phone or email at:
Phone: 800-232-5463 or 212-502-7641
Email: research@afb.net
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