However, in spite of sophistication and magnitude of disability research, and in spite of almost 30 years of efforts to strengthen the ways in which research results are filtered to those who need them, problems remain. The gap between the creation and the use of dissemination research is even wider among under-represented groups, particularly people living in poverty and those from racial, ethnic, and cultural minority groups. All too infrequently, multicultural characteristics are not taken into consideration when information is disseminated for use.
Dissemination requires a careful matching of information and user.
The purpose of dissemination is the utilization of information. One of the most effective ways to increase utilization is to involve the potential users in the planning and implementation of the research design. Effective dissemination is critically linked to its timeliness and comprehensiveness. Dissemination requires personal intervention and support in order to achieve utilization. Recipients of Government-funded research funds have a responsibility to effectively disseminate their results.