The Ohio State University
Nisonger RRTC Summit 2026

7:30am – Breakfast 

8:00am – Ice Breaker

8:30am – Welcome and Study Presentations

• Introduction
• 1 – Measure Study
• 2 – Count Study
• 3 – Therapy Study
• 4 – Lifespan Study

10:00am – Study Recruitment Discussion

• Introduction

• DEEP Recruitment Strategies

• Recruitment Materials
  • How You Can Help – Can You Hear Us Now? (Website)
  • Flyer
  • Email or Newsletter Text
  • Videos

11:00am – Above and Beyond: DEEP Member Presentations

11:30am – Lunch

12:20pm – Photographs and Autographs

1:00pm – Inclusive Authorship

• Introduction
  • RRTC Inclusive Authorship Subcommittee Report
  • RRTC Table of Strategies to Support Inclusive Authorship
• Discussion

2:00pm – Paper Writing Small Groups

• Virtual Meeting Instructions by Group (Links Below)
• List of RRTC Publications (Resource)

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• Lack of Awareness About Feelings (Alexithymia)
  • Lack of Awareness About Feelings (PDF Slides)
  • Breakout Group (Zoom Link)

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• Trust and Distrust in IDD Research
  • Trust and Distrust in IDD Research (PDF slides)
  • Breakout Group (Zoom Link)

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• Addictions in Adults with IDD (Substance Abuse Disorder)
  • Addiction In Adults with IDD (PDF slides)
  • Breakout Group (Zoom Link)

4:00pm – Wrap Up and Next Steps 

• PCORI – Health Outcomes for Individuals with IDD (8/4/26)
• NIDILRR – Long Range Plan (2024-2028)
• NIH – Plan for Disability Health Research (2026-2030)

4:30pm – Meeting Ends