Knowledge Translation Partners
The DEP RRTC brings together a consortium of nationally recognized researchers from multiple disciplines including economics, psychology, law and public policy, business management and health. The research team is complemented by national associations with outreach to targeted audiences for knowledge translation and utilization activities.
Target Audience: Business, Government, and Individuals
The Southeast ADA Center provides information, training, and guidance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for businesses, governments, and individuals. It serves eight southeastern states—Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The center is a project of the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University and part of the National ADA Network
The Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation (CSAVR) is a national organization representing state directors and leaders of public vocational rehabilitation agencies. It supports the development of policies and practices that improve employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. CSAVR facilitates collaboration, professional development, and information sharing among states to strengthen workforce participation and economic independence for people with disabilities.
Target Audience: State VR professionals
Founded in 1908, the National The Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation (CSAVR) is a national organization comprised of Directors of State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Agencies. These agencies are the state partners in the State-Federal program of rehabilitation services provided under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as Amended. The Council’s members supervise the rehabilitation of some 1.2 million persons with disabilities. CSAVR is committed to working toward a world where all people have equality. Racism is a civil and human rights issue, and as such, a disability rights issue. CSAVR condemns and rejects racism and inequities in all forms and the systemic manner in which it is used to oppress minorities, including those who are individuals with disabilities. Disability and poverty continue to exacerbate the challenges that many individuals face. CSAVR will work tirelessly to assist individuals with disabilities, with whom we work, to have full access to opportunities that increase independence and employment, and to provide them with the services and supports they need to achieve the American dream.
The ILRU (Independent Living Research Utilization) program is a national center for information, training, research, and technical assistance in independent living. Its goal is to expand the body of knowledge in independent living and to improve utilization of results of research programs and demonstration projects in this field. It is a program of TIRR Memorial Hermann, a nationally recognized medical rehabilitation facility for persons with disabilities. Since ILRU was established in 1977, it has developed a variety of strategies for collecting, synthesizing, and disseminating information related to the field of independent living. ILRU staff–a majority of whom are people with disabilities–serve independent living centers, statewide independent living councils, state and federal rehabilitation agencies, consumer organizations, educational institutions, medical facilities, and other organizations involved in the field, both nationally and internationally.
APSE is the only national, non-profit membership organization dedicated to Employment First, a vision that all people with disabilities have a right to competitive employment. APSE provides our members with the tools, opportunities, and timely information needed to take action and build better workplaces through work with policymakers and employers.
Mental Health America is the nation’s leading national nonprofit dedicated to the promotion of mental health, well-being, and prevention. Mental Health America works to close the mental health equity gap while increasing nationwide awareness and understanding. MHA advances the mental health and well-being of all people living in the U.S. through public education, research, advocacy and policy, and direct service.
The ADA National KT Center supports the ADA National Network (ADANN) in helping people with disabilities, professionals, employers, businesses, and others to understand their rights and responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The center does this by: 1) Increasing the efficiency and impact of the ADANN’s activities; 2) Increasing awareness and use of ADA research findings to inform behavior, practices, or policies; and 3) Evaluating ADA stakeholders’ need for and receipt of ADANN Services. The primary goal of the project, in collaboration with the ADANN, is to perform activities that increase the implementation of the ADA in communities across the United States.
AHRC New York City, a chapter of The Arc New York provides supports to more than 15,000 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families annually, calls for change in legislation and public policy, and advocates for better education, living arrangements, prospects for work and fuller lives in the community.