Disability Research on Independent Living & Learning (DRILL)
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Blog Post: DRILL through history, beyond the present for the future
27th June 2017Tony O’Reilly
Taking a look at the world today it seems that the equality agenda, has taken a backward step. Brexit and the quest for the leadership of American democracy has been characterised by many as a global manifestation of a backlash against progressive forces that sought to promote equality for all. We are left simply ...
Eleven new disability research projects receive £1 million as DRILL calls for new bids
16th May 2017
Eleven projects across the UK are the latest to receive between £39,000 and £150,000 each of previously awarded funding to explore aspects of how disabled people can live as full citizens in our society.
The projects, which include exploring employment opportunites, housing and social care services for disabled people, are the latest to be funded by ...
Blog Post: DRILL Calling!
16th May 2017
Our ground-breaking DRILL Programme is now well underway as we announce the latest tranche of projects awarded £1 million in total as well as the call for the second round of proposals to fill some of the research gaps and identify solutions to barriers faced by disabled people in achieving independent living.
We have been thrilled ...
The DRILL 2nd Call for Applications
2nd May 2017
About DRILL
Disability Research on Independent Living and Learning (DRILL) is the world’s first research grants programme led by disabled people. It covers the whole of the UK and is funded by the Big Lottery Fund until 2020. DRILL is led in partnership by Disability Action Northern Ireland, Disability Wales, Inclusion Scotland and Disability Rights UK.
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