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Technology for Independence: A Community Based Resource Center

Technology for Independence: A Community Based Resource Center. James Schmeling, J.D., Associate Director Heather Ritchie, M.S.W., Research Associate Law, Health Policy & Disability Center University of Iowa College of Law http://www.its.uiowa.edu/law.

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Technology for Independence: A Community Based Resource Center

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  1. Technology for Independence: ACommunity Based Resource Center James Schmeling, J.D., Associate Director Heather Ritchie, M.S.W., Research Associate Law, Health Policy & Disability Center University of Iowa College of Law http://www.its.uiowa.edu/law

  2. Technology for Independence: A Community-Based Resource Center (TI-CBRB) • Partnership of LHPDC and Independent Living Research Utilization (IRLU), Lex Frieden, at Baylor College of Medicine • NIDRR-funded five year project • Assist consumer directed organizations on research and projects to promote access to technology and related areas. • Multiple strategies

  3. Participatory Action Research Model • Active collaboration – co-creation of research • Equity in relationship – real-world knowledge and academic knowledge • Focus on real-world relevance to complement efforts to add to knowledge base • Products of research can be used by community to make informed action on real-world problems • Feedback and input on curricula, materials, and interests

  4. TI-CBRC Project Goals • Provide technical assistance to collaborative projects • Establish/strengthen collaborative relationships between research and consumer-controlled disability organizations • Capacitybuilding among DRRP and other research teams

  5. TI-CBRC Project Goals • Enhance current research framework • Increase capacity of disability organizations to understand and engage in research projects • Develop leadership – new generation of disability researchers who live with disabilities • Dissemination of research

  6. Strategy for Co-Creating Knowledge Research Training & Forums for Discussion • web-assisted audio conference discussions • accessible distance learning modules • electronic bulletin boards • on-site annual symposia

  7. Strategy for Co-Creating Knowledge • One year curriculum [three years] • Six teams selected each year • Multi-disciplinary advisory board of disability researchers

  8. Expert Consultants • Carol Gill, Ph.D.,University of Illinois, Chicago • David Gray, Ph.D., Washington University • Doug Kruse, Ph.D., Rutgers University • Lisa Kruse, Ph.D., J.D., Rutgers University • Chen Song, Ph.D., economist private consulting firm • Michael Stein, Ph.D., J.D., William and Mary College of Law • Glen White, Ph.D., University of Kansas

  9. TI:CBRC Personnel • Peter Blanck, Ph.D., J.D. - Principal Investigator, LHPDC • Heather Ritchie, MS.W. - Co-Principal Investigator, LHPDC • Lex Frieden, M.A. - Policy Director, ILRU • Wendy Wilkinson, J.D. - Technical Assistance Coordinator, ILRU • James Schmeling, J.D. - Associate Director, LHPDC • Laurel Richards, Director of Training & Research Utilization, ILRU • Mark Richards, Project Associate, ILRU • David Klein, M.A. - Associate Director of Technology, LHPDC • Laurie Gerken Redd, Administrative Director, ILRU • Maria Soria, Administrative Support Specialist, ILRU • Ruth Kenton-Sieck, Project Assistant, LHPDC

  10. Multi- and Interdisciplinary Research Discussions • Qualitative methods: • case studies, focus groups, in-depth qualitative studies, field research • Quantitative methods: • large data sets • Legal & policy analysis • multi-state, national

  11. Additional Activities of TI-CBRC • PAR survey NIDRR-funded projects • creation of a “PAR tool kit” • Dynamic system for input from consumers • Focus groups with consumers on specific technology topics, feedback, resources on technology needs and usage for conveying findings • Database of research topics

  12. LHPDC Contact Information Phone: (319) 335-8469; Fax: (319) 335-9764 Law, Health Policy and Disability Center University of Iowa College of Law Iowa City, IA 52242-5000 Center Web Site: http://www.its.uiowa.edu/law IT-CBRC Web Page: http://www.its.uiowa.edu/law/lhpdc/projects/ti_cbrc.html

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