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Wednesday, October 12, 2016

National Institute on Disability, Holding Listening Sessions Across The USA in Fall 2016

The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) will hold a number of listening sessions across the country to help inform future funding priorities and strategic direction. Attendees should come prepared to answer questions about barriers to being active in the community and improvements they would like to see. 

The meetings will take place from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. local time at the following locations. You can attend in person, listen by phone or provide comments by email. Visit the website for more details and information on the locations.

October 14, 2016
Denver, CO

October 28, 2016
San Francisco, CA

November 1, 2016
Chicago, IL

November 18, 2016
Boston, MA

December 5, 2016
Dallas, TX

Please be prepared to show a government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license) and go through a security check point to access the building at each location.

Registration (Required if you plan to attend in person or listen by phone)

Register online, by fax at 703-356-8314 or by phone at 703-356-8035, ext. 105. For questions or assistance with registration, contact Robin Toliver, New Editions Consulting, Inc., at 703-356-8035 ext. 105.

Provide Comments by Email

NIDILRR will accept written comments via email at NIDILRRfuture@acl.hhs.gov.  Please submit your comments by December 12, 2016.

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