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