Engaging the disability community in meaningful ways
Disability Community Engagement Partner Project
This study is all about finding ways to help people with disabilities feel more included and engaged in their communities by working together with local organizations to understand and remove any obstacles they face.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | American Assn on Health and Disability NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rockville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11097732 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing community engagement for individuals with disabilities by fostering partnerships and collaboration within the community. It aims to identify barriers to participation and develop strategies to improve access and inclusion for disabled individuals. The research will involve working closely with community organizations and stakeholders to ensure that the voices of people with disabilities are heard and prioritized in community initiatives.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with disabilities who are seeking greater community involvement and support.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have disabilities or are not interested in community engagement may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved community resources and support systems for individuals with disabilities.
How similar studies have performed: While community engagement initiatives have been explored in various contexts, this specific approach focusing on the disability community is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Rockville, United States
- American Assn on Health and Disability — Rockville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Forber-Pratt, Anjali J — American Assn on Health and Disability
- Study coordinator: Forber-Pratt, Anjali J
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.