What is the DDRC web portal?

The portal is a password-protected, private, interactive website designed to enhance communication among researchers affiliated with the national network of Developmental Disabilities Research Centers (DDRCs).

Highlights of the portal include:

• A searchable directory of all DDRCs including a description of each center and its cores, and detailed profiles of DDRC investigators highlighting their research and areas of expertise.
• Interactive modules for news and events where users can view and post items of interest to the DDRC community, including a regularly updated list of grant opportunities.
• Libraries to store and share documents such as meeting notes, articles, conference proceedings and information on studies currently underway.  Each library includes a document management system for collaboration on research, proposals and publications produced within and among DDRCs.
• Discussion boards for conversing about topics of interest to research teams and staff of individual centers or the entire DDRC network.
• Private "mini-portals" for self-organizing research sub-networks of any size to form "virtual" work groups on specific topics related to developmental disabilities.

The DDRC Web Portal is located on the Web at: www.aucd.org/ddrcportal Before you login to the portal for the first time you will need to request a user account.  To request an account, go www.aucd.org/ddrcportal and send an email requesting a login. Or, contact Crystal Pariseau, 301-588-8252, to obtain a login.