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Research Information on Independent Living (RIIL)

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CILs Vote for IL Research Information Topics

A survey was conducted to identify research information that CILs need to enhance their work. The results are now being used to find the needed research information, write reviews, and include them in the RIIL SEARCHABLE DATABASE at www.GetRIIL.org.   The results are found below. 

1.0 Advocacy (Received Highest CIL Votes) 
   1.1 Accessible affordable housing 
   1.2 Effective advocacy  for rural areas

2.0 Independent Living Services (Received Second Highest CIL Votes) 
   2.1 Effective transition from schools and nursing homes 
   2.2 Accessible and affordable transportation 
   2.3 Reaching underserved populations 

3.0 Disability policy (Received Third Highest CIL Votes)
   3.1 Policies that impede IL

4.0 Health Care (Received Fourth Highest CIL Votes) 
   4.1 Rural health care services 
   4.2 Medicaid Medicare regulations for durable equipment 

A review of the complete CCRM study can be found on line at www.GetRIIL.org. Search for "Research Information" and modify with "priorities." The complete article can be obtained through the Research and Training Center (RTCIL) at the University of Kansas 785-864-4095 or email to Jim Budde.

For more information on RIIL, contact:

The RTC/IL 
(785) 864-4095 (Voice or TDD)
Jim Budde or Glen White
or
The ILRU Program 
(713) 520-0232 (Voice)  713-520-5136(TDD) 
Lex Frieden or Laurel Richards

RIIL is a joint venture of the Research and Training Center on  Independent Living (RTC/IL), University of Kansas and Independent  Living Research Utilization (ILRU), a program of The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research (TIRR).  The Center is funded by the National Institute  for Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR).