Tag Archives: wellness

Answered Questions for September 2025: NIDILRR-funded Projects and Products for Healthy Aging Month

Staying healthy as you age with a disability can be a challenge. We shared recent research, resources, and information from the NIDILRR grantee community to help you focus on wellness now and as you get older. Continue reading

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NIDILRR-Funded Consumer Products: Enhancing Health and Well-Being of People with Disabilities Through Participation in Physical Activity

Physical activity can help support daily living activities and independence across the age spectrum. Here are some NIDILRR-funded resources to help get you started! Continue reading

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Breathe In, Breathe Out: How the NARIC Team Manages in Stressful Times

In our weekly meeting, the NARIC team discussed how stress impacts us and shared some of the tools we use to manage stress every day. Continue reading

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Inclusive Workplace Wellness

Wellness programs are increasingly popular with employers and employees. We shared research and resources to help plan a program that welcomes people of all abilities. Continue reading

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Beating the Heat – NARIC Staff Share Their Tips to Stay Safe in the Summer Heat

The NARIC staff live and work in the Mid-Atlantic region, which is currently experiencing a heat wave. Thanks to a “heat dome,” communities up and down the East Coast have seen record temperatures, even over 100°. These extreme heat events … Continue reading

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Tools for Your Resolutions Toolbox

We are deep into the second full week of the new year and the NARIC team is talking about their New Year’s Resolutions. Resolutions for 2023 included focusing on health and wellness; aiming to work smarter, not harder; and make … Continue reading

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Heart Month is Here – A Quick Look at Resources to Get Your Heart Pumping!

For Heart Month, we take a quick look at some resources from the NIDILRR community and elsewhere to help get your heart pumping! Continue reading

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Tools 2 Thrive for Mental Health Month

For Mental Health Month, we’re sharing #Tools2Thrive from the NIDILRR community that are ready to use today! Continue reading

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Take Care of Yourself for the Holidays

In this season of giving, give yourself the gift of self-care. Continue reading

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Can Work be Good for Your Health?

As we close out October’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we are exploring the connection between employment and health. Some research has shown that being employed may have several health advantages for working-age people with disabilities, including access to healthcare … Continue reading

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