Analyzing Relationships Between Disability, Rehabilitation, and Work (ARDRAW)

The Institute for Research on Poverty (IRP) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is the designated managing organization of the Analyzing Relationships Between Disability, Rehabilitation, and Work (ARDRAW) Training Program. This training program is provided with the financial support of the US Social Security Administration (SSA) through a five-year cooperative agreement.

The objective of the ARDRAW Training Program is to train and mentor graduate students interested in conducting innovative research relevant to beneficiaries of SSA’s disability programs and people with disabilities, including policies and programs focused on providing rehabilitation and helping individuals return to the workforce. Please check back soon for more updates on the launch of the ARDRAW program and release of the 2025-2026 ARDRAW training program RFA.