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FY 2013 NIDRR Organizational Highlights

This report describes the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research’s (NIDRR’s) operations and achievements in FY 2013.

Summary of 2014 Annual Performance Reports from NIDRR Grantees

The purpose of this report is to present selected key data from the 2014 Annual Performance Report (APR) from National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) grantees. The grant funding presented in this report is for the APR reporting period of June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. The report also compares data on some variables from 2010 through 2014.

Summary of 2012 Annual Performance Reports from NIDRR Grantees

The purpose of this report is to present selected key data from the 2012 Annual Performance Report (APR) from National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) grantees. The grant funding presented in this report is for the APR reporting period of June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2012. The report also compares data on some variables from 2008 through 2012.

Summary of 2013 Annual Performance Reports from NIDRR Grantees

The purpose of this report is to present selected key data from the 2013 Annual Performance Report (APR) from National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) grantees. The grant funding presented in this report is for the APR reporting period of June 1, 2012 through May 31, 2013. The report also compares data on some variables from 2009 through 2013.

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Housing Resources for Older Adults Under Money Follows the Person (MFP)

Housing Resources for Older Adults fact sheet

The purpose of this paper is to provide a brief overview of housing resources for older adults that may be available to help Money Follows the Person (MFP) programs provide housing options for these participants.

Enhancing MFP Tenants’ Success in Housing: Lessons from Working with Formerly Homeless Persons

The purpose of this Toolkit is to provide individuals transitioning under the Money Follows the Person (MFP) program with examples and tools that can help them sustain housing and succeed as a tenant.

Money Follows the Person (MFP) Housing Transition Structure: Washington Model

This report synthesizes the Washington Money Follows the Person (MFP) experience. It also presents the experience as a model with actionable recommendations for other state MFP programs on finding housing champions, understanding housing needs in the transition process, creating a housing-focused job description, training housing specialists, supporting team work, and building communication and collaborations.

Implementation Support for the Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Improve the Health and Wellness of Persons with Disabilities Strategic Plan

Department of Health and Human Services

Office on Disability

New Editions provided logistics and management support to assist the Office on Disability (OD) in implementing the Call to Action Strategic Plan. We planned and conducted important events, including a conference with major healthcare provider organizations to identify best practices in disability awareness training for physicians and nurses, as well as a forum with employers to identify best practices in providing access to healthcare services for employees with disabilities.

Technical Assistance and Long-Term Services and Supports for the Administration for Community Living

Department of Health and Human Services

Administration for Community Living

Through coordination across multiple projects, New Editions worked collaboratively to provide expert technical assistance and guidance to the Administration for Community Living (ACL), their grantees and partners, and other Aging Services Network organizations at the state, sub-state and community levels. Under a subcontract with The Lewin Group, New Editions coordinated relevant ACL activities with the initiatives of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Money Follows the Person (MFP) Technical Assistance Center.