An flowchart shows components of the NIDRR Disabilty Research Topics Gateways information system design. These include the following three major components:
1. Level One is titled General Information, and is defined as a user-friendly consumer-oriented statement/synthesis of major research findings or knowledge. This section provides a summary or synthesis of NIDRR research in a particular area. It is intended to be free of jargon and user-friendly.
2. Level Two is titled NIDRR Research Results. Multiple links to information developed by NIDRR Grantees is provided that supports the general synthesis statement. This section provides information developed by one or more NIDRR grantees. This section provides more information related to the previous General Information summary.
3. Level Three is titled Related Information for your Use. It provides related research supporting findings presented by grantees. This may include: data sets produced by grantees; Tables and other data; Illustrations/graphics of effects; Audio/visual representations; 3-D images; and Consumer Case Study/Feedback. This Related information for your use section can provide a variety of information that relates to the NIDRR Research Results. For example, the section could include related research (not NIDRR-funded) or databases of NIDRR grantee's raw data, tables or other graphic representations of grantee's results; audio-visual "snippets" to reinforce/expand understanding; 3-D imaging of particular items; and/or feedback from consumers or reactions by other researchers to NIDRR grant results. Links to related information developed by OSEP or RSA grantees and others can be accessed at this level.