Join Dr. Forber-Pratt, the director of the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) to learn more about funding opportunities and her vision. This session will provide an overview of their programs, funding opportunities, and special initiatives. NIDILRR’s mission is to generate new knowledge and promote its effective use in order to improve the abilities of individuals with disabilities to perform activities of their choice in the community and expand society’s capacity to provide full opportunities and accommodations for individuals with disabilities. NIDILRR’s current long-range plan (NIDILRR, 2018) is set for updating and renewal as of October 2023, by the time of this presentation key themes from the planned LRP will be shared. Building on the premise of disability identity (Andrews, 2019; Dunn & Burcaw, 2013; Forber-Pratt et al., 2017) and centering the lived experiences of people with disabilities (Mulcahy et al., 2022), NIDILRR is also working to transform the research enterprise to be more inclusive of people with disabilities. Key work being done by NIDILRR and current grantees to enhance this representation of people with disabilities in research will also be shared. Learn about resources that can support research initiatives. Project Officers will share best practices for applying for federal funding from NIDILRR. Discover training opportunities, fellowship awards, and other resources to help investigators. Get an inside look at the collaborative efforts between the agencies and give your feedback on where additional collaboration can spur emerging science supporting the intersection of disability and public health.