KOSEN 한인과학기술자네트워크

Voice, Speech, and Language Programs Primary Sponsor: Department of Health and Human Services Deadline: 4/1/2001; 8/1/2001; 12/1/2001 KEYWORDS Voice, Speech, and Language Programs Research on studies of voice and speech disorders focus on determining the nature, causes, treatment and prevention of disorders such as stuttering, spasmodic dysphonia, and dysarthria. Emphasis is on research and development of diagnostic measures and intervention strategies for voice, speech, swallowing, and language disorders; development of communication and other assistive devices for individuals with voice, speech, swallowing, and language disorders; identification and development of computer and animal models for research in communication disorders; development of new systems for visual communication by individuals who are deaf or severely hearing impaired; development of new systems of communication for individuals with motor impairment; design and development of diagnostic measures or materials for early identification of speech and language impairment in children; development of tests for the assessment of childhood and adult language impairment in multi-cultural populations; development of assessment measures of sign language abilities; development of improved artificial larynges and tracheoesophageal shunts; development of artificial intelligence computer models that simulate normal and disordered speech and language. Judith Cooper, Ph.D. National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (301) 496-5061; Fax: (301) 402-6251 Email: jc148m@nih.gov For additional information on research topics, contact: Lynn E. Luethke, Ph.D. National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (301) 402-3458; Fax: (301) 402-6251 Email: lh99s@nih.gov For administrative and business management questions, contact: Ms. Sherry Dabney Grants Management Officer National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (301) 402-0909; Fax: (301) 402-1758 Email: sherry_dabney@nih.gov 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: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbir.htm. Solicitation closing dates are: April 1, August 1, and December 1, 2001.