KOSEN 한인과학기술자네트워크

Research on Improving the Sensory or Motor Health and Functional Status of Individuals with Disabilities of All Ages Primary Sponsor: Department of Education Deadline: 4/18/2001 KEYWORDS Topic #4 Examples include: 4-A. Biomedical engineering innovations to improve function for people with disabilities. 4-B. Technologies to increase the participation of women and parents with physical disabilities in child care activities. 4-C. Technologies and devices that assist individuals with physical disabilities in their activities of daily living and mobility. 4-D. Visual devices to assist individuals with disabilities in medical procedures (e.g. light to coach hearing-impaired to breath-in during x-ray or MRI). 4-E. Technologies to improve pressure garments for burn survivors. 4-F. Technologies to improve bio-materials compatibility for pressure sores. 4-G. Technologies to improve bio-materials compatibility for in-dwelling catheters for renal/bladder problems among individuals with disabilities. 4-H. Develop of usage of natural substances for make-up coverage for burn survivors. 4-I. Development of usage of bio-materials to improve fire-resistant/snug-free garments for individuals with physical disabilities. 4-J. Technologies and devices to measure drug toxicity among abusers or those with multiple medical problems. 4-K. Swimming techniques and aids for individuals with physical disabilities. 4-L. Devices and technologies that assist disabled children and adults to participate in more stimulating leisure and recreational activities, especially those activities involving non-disabled persons. 4-M. Development of strong but lightweight sports equipment for persons with special needs. 4-N. Development of virtual training/learning environments, particularly those involving two-way interaction that may be appropriate for home care, or tele-rehabilitation. Point of Contact: Judith Fein (202) 205-8116 NOTE: The Solicitations listed on this site are partial copies from the various SBIR agency solicitations and are not necessarily the latest and most up-to-date. For this reason, you should always use the suggested links on our reference pages. These will take you directly to the appropriate agency information where you can read the official version of the solicitation you are interested in. The official link for this page is: www.ed.gov/offices/OERI/SBIR/solicit.html Solicitation closing date is 04-18-2001.