Explore knowledge translation strategies, lessons learned, and evaluation findings emerging from the Community Life Engagement in Action (CLE in Action) project.
Created for knowledge translation professionals and others interested in moving research into practice, this series shares practical approaches for increasing the reach and use of evidence-informed resources. Each brief highlights strategies used throughout the project to build awareness, foster engagement, and support the application of research-based tools.
About the series
Community Life Engagement in Action is a knowledge translation initiative focused on increasing the use of research-based tools that support meaningful community participation for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
In addition to promoting the use of these resources, we aim to contribute to the broader field of knowledge translation. This brief series documents our strategies, outcomes, and lessons learned, offering practical insights that others can apply within their own organizations, networks, and communities.
Featured briefs
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Using Knowledge Translation Strategies to Advance Community Life Engagement
The first brief in the series examines three interconnected strategies used by the CLE in Action project:
- A national Community of Practice
- A quarterly webinar series
- A monthly newsletter
Together, these activities created multiple opportunities for learning, connection, and application. The brief shares audience engagement data, early outcomes, and key lessons learned, offering considerations for professionals interested in designing or strengthening their own knowledge translation efforts.
Partnership and support
Community Life Engagement in Action is a collaborative partnership between the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire, the Institute for Community Inclusion at UMass Boston, and the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR).
This work is supported by a Knowledge Translation Disability and Rehabilitation Research Project (grant #90DPKT0011) funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR).
