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Foreword Introduction Disability Health Research The Disability Health Research Landscape at NIH Strategic Planning Process Crosscutting Themes Whole Person Health Inclusion of People with Disabilities in Research Interdisciplinary Collaboration Technology Goals and Objectives Goal 1: Research Objective 1.1: Catalyze advances in conceptualizing, defining, and measuring disability for health research 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 Objective 1.3: Support research to reduce disparities and optimize health outcomes for people with disabilities Objective 1.4: Foster research on health promotion and disease prevention for people with disabilities Goal 2: Workforce Objective 2.1: Support the development of training opportunities in disability health research Objective 2.2: Promote and support policies, programs, and opportunities to advance the careers of disability health researchers Objective 2.3: Support the development and implementation of disability health curricula in biomedical and behavioral research training Goal 3: Resources and Infrastructure 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 Objective 3.2: Develop programs, policies, and resources to maximize the inclusion of people with disabilities as participants in clinical research Objective 3.3: Support the development of collaborative disability health research networks Objective 3.4: Promote responsible management and sharing of disability data in NIH-funded research Goal 4: Stewardship Objective 4.1: Promote robust public participation and community engagement in disability health research activities Objective 4.2: Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of disability health research organizational structures and processes Objective 4.3: Ensure disability health research activities are conducted according to the highest standards of scientific integrity Conclusion Appendices Appendix A: NIH Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Funding Levels for Disability Research by Institute, Center, or Office Appendix B: Contributors to the Strategic Plan Appendix C: Strategic Planning Process Appendix D: Endnotes
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