OpportunityTitle: Advancing Research in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Other Eligible Applicants include the following:  Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.
Description: This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) seeks Research Project Grants (R01) applications on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to advance our scientific knowledge in the evaluation and treatment of individuals with severe speech and physical impairments, (SSPI). AAC is a set of tools and strategies that an individual uses to solve everyday communicative challenges. Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) helps millions worldwide who cannot rely on their natural speech to communicate. This FOA is for R01s only and encourages a range of research inclusive of basic, clinical, and translational.
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