Federal Rehab Meeting Puts AI on the Agenda
Published Date: 10/29/2026
Notice
Summary
The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development is hosting a public meeting on May 3-4, 2027, about medical rehabilitation research. Anyone interested can join in person or online to hear updates, discuss new ideas like AI in rehab, and plan future projects. This meeting affects researchers, healthcare providers, and the public interested in improving rehab services, with no cost to attend and opportunities to share comments.
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Public meeting is free and open
You can attend the National Advisory Board on Medical Rehabilitation Research meeting on May 3-4, 2027 in person or online at no cost; registration is not required. The meeting is open May 3, 2027 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and May 4, 2027 (partially closed) with formats listed as in person and virtual.
You may submit written and oral comments
You may file written comments with the committee or request to present oral comments by notifying the contact person at least 10 days before the meeting. If accepted, only one representative per organization may present oral comments and presentations may be limited to five minutes; written and electronic copies are requested for the record.
Security and entry requirements for on-campus visits
If you attend on campus, NIH security procedures apply: visitor vehicles (including taxis and shuttles) will be inspected, and visitors will be asked to show one form of identification (for example, a government-issued photo ID, driver's license, or passport) and state the purpose of their visit. See the NIH campus access and security webpage for details.
Accessible accommodations available if requested
If you need special assistance (for example, sign language interpretation), you should notify the Contact Person in advance of the meeting to request reasonable accommodations. Contact details provided include Ralph M. Nitkin, Ph.D., phone (301) 402-4206 and an email contact on the notice.
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