Description
The Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program aims to improve employment outcomes among people who are deaf or hard of hearing. This grant will support research projects that identify, develop, or test promising strategies, practices, services, or policies to increase employment for this population. The project period is 36 months, with three 12-month budget periods. The grant will provide funding for one award, with an expected total program funding of $2,100,000 over the performance period.
Key aspects of the project include:
• Conducting research activities to identify, develop, or test promising strategies, practices, services, or policies to increase employment for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Involving people who are deaf or hard of hard of hearing in all research planning, research, and knowledge translation activities.
• Ensuring that all products and resources are accessible and comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0/2/1 AA success criteria.