Good Afternoon,

 

I’m sharing a new resource from the University of Montana’s Research and Training Center on Disability in Rural America.  Some of you might find the new series of maps helpful in your outreach to individuals with disabilities in your communities.

 

Best,

Leslie

 

 

 

Dear Leslie,

I’m contacting you today to share “Disability in America,” a new series of maps we have produced from our research. We believe you may find these useful for your work at NCOA.

 

I invite you to follow (and share!) this series, which we are posting on social media with the #MapMonday hashtag via the RTC:Rural Facebook and Twitter accounts. Or, preview some of the maps on our website at this location: http://rtc.ruralinstitute.umt.edu/research-findings/geography/maps/

 

These maps are based on demographic data collected through the American Community Survey and cover disability rates, rates of particular types of disabilities, and other status of people with disabilities such as poverty and employment. They were created as part of our Geography and Rural Disability project and have implications for organizations and agencies working on disability topics nationwide. This work was funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research.

 

Here at the Research and Training Center on Disability in Rural Communities (RTC:Rural) we have studied disability patterns in America for 30 years. Keep in mind that our researchers are available for technical assistance – please contact us if you have questions about this map series or any of our other products in the resources section of our website. You may also sign up to receive our enewsletter if you are interested to learn when new products are released.

 

Thank you in advance for sharing our maps with your network, and happy #MapMonday!

 

Best,

Kerry Morse

 

 

 

Kerry Morse

Communications Associate

RTC:RURAL

The Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities

University of Montana

406-243-2515

xxxxxx@mso.umt.edu

 

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For 30 years, RTC: Rural has conducted research on disability in rural communities.  Our work has led to the development of health promotion and employment programs, disability policy, and support and education for providers who serve people with disabilities.  Through our research, we hope to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities in communities across the nation.