 1. Increase Knowledge or Understanding  2. Building Local Capacity 1

 What knowledge will your AIVR project add to the field of rehabilitation?  If the issues or challenges are not resolved, what will be the impact on American Indians with disabilities living on or near your reservation? 2

 How will use of traditional and culturally relevant services help tribal consumers prepare for, retain, and maintain employment?  How will your project build collaborative partnerships that support the strategies and activities of the project? 3

 Conduct research  needs of tribal members with disabilities  focus group interviews with consumers and family members  in collaboration with State VR  Present research findings at CANAR conferences, tribal Disability Awareness Days, RSA Directors Conference 4

 How will your AIVR project build local capacity to improve and expand services to prepare tribal consumers for employment? 5

 Partnerships: employers, tribal and state programs, higher education institutions, vocational training programs, and small business administration  Collaborations: project presentations, Disability Awareness Fairs, tribal activities and events  Outreach: attend public forums, promote AIVR services through use of tribal radio stations  Dissemination: present at conferences, use of program brochures, posters, business cards, tribal/project web sites, tribal and CANAR newspaper 6