NARRTC 2009 Annual Conference

You are invited to participate in NARRTC’s 31st annual meeting and conference, scheduled to take place on Monday and Tuesday, May 4 - 5, 2009 at the Holiday Inn - National Airport. The hotel is located at 2650 Jefferson Davis Highway in Crystal City/Arlington, Virginia. The theme for this year’s conference is Better Research, Better Evidence, Better Practice. The agenda focuses on the work being done by a range of NIDRR grantees to advance science and improve the lives of individuals with disabilities. Highlights of this year’s conference include:

• Approximately 16 panels with 43 presentations addressing these topics:
  • Disability Research Data Analysis (Quantitative or Qualitative)
  • Establishing Best Practices in Disability and Rehabilitation
  • Knowledge Translation Research Findings and Needs
  • Rigor and Relevance of Disability Research Evidence
  • Strategies for Using Research Evidence in Policies and Practices
  • Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Disability and Rehabilitation Research
  • Value and Relevance of High Quality Single Case Study Design
• Updates on policy and legislative events
• Participant meetings around research and dissemination/knowledge translation
• Presentations from NIDRR staff and management
• Awards in recognition of distinguished service and important contributions to the field
• Second annual award for Best Paper from NIDRR-funded research.

Mission

NARRTC’s mission is to promote the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in American life through applied research, training, and knowledge translation activities. The Association values excellence in conducting research to solve issues of disability and service delivery, and in developing evidence-based products that make a difference in the lives of persons with disabilities.

For more information: Mission Statement

NIDRR
National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research
Washington, DC USA