This Project Grant award from the Administration for Community Living's National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (CFDA 93.433) provides $200,000 to address the impacts of climate change on people with disabilities. The award was made on September 1, 2024 to The Research Foundation for the State University of New York (RF SUNY), which will serve as the prime contractor and fiscal agent. RF SUNY has extensive experience delivering research and technical services to federal agencies through prime contracts and sub-awards with institutions like the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and NASA. The grant funding will support RF SUNY's collaborative research to develop solutions, technologies, and interventions that enhance community living, health, and employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities in the face of climate change challenges. Key deliverables may include mobile applications, assistive devices, rehabilitation protocols, and educational resources informed by partnerships across academic, industry, and community stakeholders.
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