[misc.handicap] handicapped engineering

tzippy@dasys1.uucp (Tzipporah BenAvraham) (03/16/90)

Index Number: 7169

[Original Message to John Ostuni]

Hi John. I am pleased you will be my student. In fact I am delighted. 
I have a few places to turn on issues concerning disabilityy and 
engineering. As well as a great deal of funding you might
like to apply for.. here is a couple of good resources.. apply now..

GRANTS
 
Easter Seal Research Foundation

This foundation has grants for research in the treatment and
management of disabilities, developing new technologies, refining
existing technologies or adapting technological advances. These
grants are awarded in amounts not exceeding $25,000, per year for
projects up to three years in length.  Applications are invited
from a variety of sources including rehabilitation centers,
universities, hospitals and professional organizations with
research related interests. Awards are announced in May and
October. For further information and application forms, contact:
   Rita McGaughey
   Associate Director
   Easter Seal Research Foundation
   National Easter Seal Society
   2023 West Ogden Avenue
   Chicago, Il. 60612
   or phone (312) 243-8400.

Bioengineering and Research for the Handicapped

The Bioengineering and Research for the Handicapped (BRH) Program
provides support for research on scientific and engineering
principles as applied to living systems through two subprograms:
Bioengineering and, Research for the Handicapped. The
Bioengineering Program supports research which uses engineering
techniques and methodologies in the solutions to physiological
problems. Past projects have included ones on sensors and implants,
non-invasive diagnostics, signal analysis and simulation and
modeling. The Research for the Handicapped Program supports
research that develops a knowledge base which may ultimately lead
to products, treatment methods, or societal and environmental
changes of significant benefit to persons having handicaps. Past
projects have included ones on synthetic speech and communication
devices for sensory/speech disabled, limb-prosthetic and orthotic
devices, robotics and computer technology applied to aids for the
physically disabled, biomechanics of motion, orientation and
mobility aids, nerve substitution systems for spinal cord injured,
and neurochemical enhancement of motor function. Support may be
provided directly through BRH or in a joint-support mode with other
scientific programs at the National Science Foundation. For
additional information contact:
   Dr. William Freedman
   Bioengineering Research for the Handicapped
   National Science Foundation
   1800 G Street, NW, Room 1132
   Washington, DC 20550
   or (202) 357-7710.

and...

I understand that the World Institute on Disability, supported by a
grant from the U.S. National Institute for Disability and
Rehabilitation, funds individuals to pursue international research
and study projects in such areas as "implications of technology,"
"independent living," and the employment of people with
disabilities." For more information and applications, write:

Mark Conly
Project Manager, IDEAS Project
World Institute on Disability
1720 Oregon Street, Suite 4
Berkeley, CA 94703

or contact him at (415) 486-8314; Telex 446871.

The deadline for the first term (for study Feb. to July) is Jan. 15th. But
there are other terms upcoming.

OK John? Good start? email me if these look good.

Dr Benavraham