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The purpose of this 8-year longitudinal study was to evaluate the institutional research capacity building and infrastructure model (IRCBIM), an innovative and integrated approach designed to build, strengthen, and sustain adequate disability and rehabilitation/health research capacity (i.e., research infrastructure and research skills) at minority-serving institutions (MSIs) in the United States (U.S.). A mixed methods design was used to assess IRCBIM based on the perspectives of three different study cohorts (i.e., MSI-based faculty members, staff/administrators, and students) across five different research-active institutions (RAls). An online survey and semi-structured face-to-face and telephone interviews were used to collect data at multiple time points. The results show that participants perceived IRCBIM as effective in strengthening research capacity, catalyzing scientific productivity, and contributing to the diversification and broadening of the biomedical, behavioral, and social science in disability and rehabilitation/health research workforce. Advantages and challenges of implementing the model at these institutions are discussed. The successful implementation of the model at MSIs/RAIs represents a paradigm shift that demands the federal agency science and innovation ecosystem (i.e., National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research [NIDILRR], National Institutes of Health [NIH], and National Science Foundation [NSF]) become more inclusive and promotes a clearer connection between MSIs and the advancement of disability and rehabilitation science.

The purpose of this national study was to examine the perspectives of vocational rehabilitation, substance abuse, and mental health service providers (e.g., counselors, clinicians, directors) (N = 101) about the impacts of opioid use disorder (OUD) on employment prospects for multiply marginalized people of color (i.e., African Americans or Blacks, Native Americans, Latinx, Asian Americans, and Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders) with disabilities. An anonymous online, cross-sectional survey informed by the literature and a focus group was utilized to explore and identify providers' perspectives on employment barriers and strategies for overcoming such challenges. Findings identified criminal history, transportation, limited educational attainment, and opioid use and dependence as key perceived employment barriers. Training to enhance self-worth and independence, integration of vocational rehabilitation counseling with addiction treatment services, and improved service coordination among treatment providers were identified as important strategies for traversing these challenges. Recommendations that inform service and policy are presented.

Over 600,000 of all living U.S. Armed Forces veterans of color are Native American or Alaskan Native and about 24% of Indigenous veterans have a service-connected disability rating that impedes successful employment outcomes. Currently, there is a dearth of research studying interagency co-service models and there continues to be employment disparities for this racial population. This study examined the perceptions of American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Program (AIVRP) administrators (N = 35) about AIVRP and United States Department of Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VA-VR&E) Program co-service practices that could facilitate improved employment outcomes among Native American and Alaskan Native veterans with disabilities. Findings revealed 12 key themes that were cataloged into five domains: job placement services, referral services, cultural diversity co-service practices, co-service agreements, and co-agency procedures. Subsequently, these generated findings informed the development of an emerging conceptual framework for an \"AIVRP and VA-VR&E Co-Service Partnership Model\" presented herein to be considered for possible adoption by these agencies. A brief discussion of Diffusion of Innovations Theory as the theoretical perspective for the conceptual framework which explains how to promote adoption of the model between these agencies is presented.

Current migration trends and projections indicate that the United States' (U.S.) population continues to increase and diversify. Consequently, the number of new U.S. citizens and legalized permanent residents with disabilities from traditionally underserved racial and ethnic populations is expected to grow at an accelerated rate-roughly 1 million new citizens and legal permanent residents annually. This study examined state vocational rehabilitation agencies' (SVRAs) perspectives on potential impacts of new U.S. citizen and legal permanent residency immigration trends on their service systems' capacity. Findings revealed 51 key themes, including 18 potential trend impacts on SVRAs, 26 macro and micro level strategies that could be considered for use to address forecasted implications, and seven general strategies that are currently being implemented to meet the needs of these target population members.

Research mentorship has long been considered a preeminent research capacity building (RCB) approach. However, existing mentorship models designed to improve the research skills (i.e., research methods and grant writing) of faculty scholars at United States minority serving institutions (i.e., historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic serving institutions, and American Indian tribal colleges and universities) may be insufficient for building such capacities. This paper proposes an emerging conceptual framework for a new Peer-to-Peer Mentor Research Team Model (PPMRTM) designed to enhance the research skills of faculty scholars (herein referred to as fellows) and help to build the needed critical mass of researchers of color in the field of disability, health, independent living, and rehabilitation. A combination of Lippitt's planned change theory and critical mass theory provided a useful framework to contextualize and support the design of this model. A set of recommended approaches that can be considered by federal research organizations (i.e., National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research, and National Institutes of Health), minority serving institutions, and researchers for assessment of the model and advancing the current state of science on minority serving institution RCB are presented.

This national study examined the perceptions of state vocational rehabilitation agency (SVRA) administrators (N = 39) about SVRA and United States Department of Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VA-VR&E) Program co-service practices that could facilitate improved employment outcomes among veterans of color (i.e., African Americans, Native Americans or Alaskan Natives, Latinos, and Asian Americans or Pacific Islanders) with disabilities. The investigators collected data using a survey of promising co-service practices and collaborations, and their subsequent analysis yielded 11 key themes that were catalogued into the following five domains; job placement services, referral services, cultural diversity, co-service agreements, and co-agency procedures. Generated findings informed the development of an emerging conceptual framework for a new “SVRA and VA-VR&E Co- Service Model” presented herein that could be considered for future evaluation and adoption by these agencies.

This article provides a comprehensive overview of select research skill and leadership building opportunities and research infrastructure systems that contribute to research leaders' from traditionally underrepresented racial and ethnic populations and communities (i.e., African Americans, Native Americans, Latinos, and Asians) in the field of disability, health, independent living, and rehabilitation career development and success. After a short presentation of the Social Change Model of Leadership (SCML) and issues relative to the current insufficient supply of such research leaders, the article shifts focus to a detailed synthesis of the available peer review and grey literature and policy on research career development and success factors. Critical contemporary issues affecting these target groups are discussed. Recommendations for advancing the current state-of-the-science for improving the research and leadership skills and career development outcomes for investigators from these populations, especially those with disabilities, are presented.

The purpose of this 8-year longitudinal study was to evaluate the institutional research capacity building and infrastructure model (IRCBIM), an innovative and integrated approach designed to build, strengthen, and sustain adequate disability and rehabilitation/health research capacity (i.e., research infrastructure and research skills) at minority-serving institutions (MSIs) in the United States (U.S.). A mixed methods design was used to assess IRCBIM based on the perspectives of three different study cohorts (i.e., MSI-based faculty members, staff/administrators, and students) across five different research-active institutions (RAIs). An online survey and semi-structured face-to-face and telephone interviews were used to collect data at multiple time points. The results show that participants perceived IRCBIM as effective in strengthening research capacity, catalyzing scientific productivity, and contributing to the diversification and broadening of the biomedical, behavioral, and social science in disability and rehabilitation/health research workforce. Advantages and challenges of implementing the model at these institutions are discussed. The successful implementation of the model at MSIs/RAIs represents a paradigm shift that demands the federal agency science and innovation ecosystem (i.e., National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research [NIDILRR], National Institutes of Health [NIH], and National Science Foundation [NSF]) become more inclusive and promotes a clearer connection between MSIs and the advancement of disability and rehabilitation science.

The purpose of this 8-year longitudinal study was to evaluate the institutional research capacity building and infrastructure model (IRCBIM), an innovative and integrated approach designed to build, strengthen, and sustain adequate disability and rehabilitation/health research capacity (i.e. research infrastructure andresearch skills) at minority-serving institutions (MSls) in the United States (U.S.). A mixed methods design was used to assessIRCBIM based on the perspectives of three different study cohorts (i.e. MSI-based faculty members, staff/administrators, and students) across five different research-active institutions (RAls).An online survey and semi-structured face-to-face and telephone interviews were used to collect data at multiple time points. The results show that participants perceived IRCBIM as effective in strengthening research capacity, catalyzing scientific productivity, and contributing to the diversification and broadening of the biomedical, behavioral, and social science in disability and rehabilitation/health research workforce. Advantages and challenges of implementing the model at these institutions are discussed. The successful implementation of the model at MSls/RAls represents a paradigm shift that demands the federal agency science and innovation ecosystem (i.e. National Institute on Disability, IndependentLiving, and Rehabilitation Research [NIDILRR], National Institutes of Health [NIH], and National Science Foundation [NSF]) become more inclusive and promotes a clearer connection between MSis and the advancement of disability and rehabilitation science.