Document Type

Fact Sheet

Publisher

RTC:Rural

Publication Date

7-2025

Disciplines

Accessibility | Community-Based Learning | Disability and Equity in Education | Education

Abstract

The Research and Training Center on Disability in Rural Communities (RTC:Rural) adapted Research Ethics for All (RE4ALL)—an accessible, participatory training co-created with people with disabilities—to equip Centers for Independent Living (CIL) staff with tailored human subjects research ethics education. Traditional institutional trainings (e.g., CITI) posed barriers for CIL community partners, who needed practical, role-specific guidance for their work on the Rural Health Pathways Program, a study comparing delivery models of a health intervention. The adapted 90-minute RE4ALL session preserved core accessibility features (plain language, visual aids) while addressing CIL staff’s real-world scenarios, such as consent processes and longitudinal research engagement. This initiative demonstrates how accessible ethics training can strengthen Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) by centering disability perspectives and bridging gaps between academic requirements and community expertise.

Keywords

Research Ethics, Disability, Community-Based Participatory Research, Accessibility, Centers for Independent Living

Rights

© 2025 RTC: Rural

Granting Agency

National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR)

Acknowledgement

The contents of this fact sheet were developed under a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90RTCP0007). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this fact sheet do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL, or HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.

Project Number

90RTCP0007

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