NIH Strategic Plan for Disability Health Research

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  5. Goals and Objectivesnot completed
  6. Conclusionnot completed
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  1. Foreword

  2. Introduction

    1. Disability Health Research
    2. The Disability Health Research Landscape at NIH
    3. Strategic Planning Process

  3. Crosscutting Themes

    1. Whole Person Health
    2. Inclusion of People with Disabilities in Research
    3. Interdisciplinary Collaboration
    4. Technology

  4. Goals and Objectives

    1. Goal 1: Research

      1. Objective 1.1: Catalyze advances in conceptualizing, defining, and measuring disability for health research
      2. Objective 1.2: Promote research that examines the biological, behavioral, sociocultural, and environmental factors that influence the health and well-being of people with disabilities across the lifespan
      3. Objective 1.3: Support research to reduce disparities and optimize health outcomes for people with disabilities
      4. Objective 1.4: Foster research on health promotion and disease prevention for people with disabilities

    2. Goal 2: Workforce

      1. Objective 2.1: Support the development of training opportunities in disability health research
      2. Objective 2.2: Promote and support policies, programs, and opportunities to advance the careers of disability health researchers
      3. Objective 2.3: Support the development and implementation of disability health curricula in biomedical and behavioral research training

    3. Goal 3: Resources and Infrastructure

      1. Objective 3.1: Develop and disseminate resources to help researchers and institutions ensure that their research facilities, equipment, technology, and information are accessible per federal laws and regulations
      2. Objective 3.2: Develop programs, policies, and resources to maximize the inclusion of people with disabilities as participants in clinical research
      3. Objective 3.3: Support the development of collaborative disability health research networks
      4. Objective 3.4: Promote responsible management and sharing of disability data in NIH-funded research

    4. Goal 4: Stewardship

      1. Objective 4.1: Promote robust public participation and community engagement in disability health research activities
      2. Objective 4.2: Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of disability health research organizational structures and processes
      3. Objective 4.3: Ensure disability health research activities are conducted according to the highest standards of scientific integrity
  5. Conclusion

  6. Appendices

    1. Appendix A: NIH Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Funding Levels for Disability Research by Institute, Center, or Office
    2. Appendix B: Contributors to the Strategic Plan
    3. Appendix C: Strategic Planning Process
    4. Appendix D: Endnotes
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