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Project

REKNEW:Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Center:

OR-Oregon Institute on Development & Disability, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2017

Contact Information:

Melanie Fried-Oken
[email protected]
503-494-7587

Project Description:

It is our intent to address the communication needs of those with the most severe disabilities who are unserved or poorly served. Our goal is to enhance their communication since communication is a fundamental prerequisite to successful education, employment, health,participation, and community living. Our vision is to ensure that all individuals, including those with the most complex needs,have access to effective AAC to realize the basic human need, the basic human right, and the basic human power of communication.

Keyword(s):

AAC, CCN, BCI, communication impairment

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation

Area of Emphasis

Other - Assistive Technology

Target Audience:

Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Regional