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Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Technologies for People Who are Blind or have Low Vision

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The Administration For Community Living, under the Department of Health and Human Services, is forecasting a grant for a Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center focused on technologies for people who are blind or have low vision. The primary objective is to conduct advanced engineering research and develop innovative technologies that remove environmental barriers and promote independence and community living for this population, thereby improving the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act. NIDILRR intends to award a single grant for this initiative. The project is structured with a total duration of 60 months, divided into five 12-month budget periods. Interested parties can contact Maureen Linden for further information regarding this opportunity.

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Single 60-month grant for engineering research on technologies for blind and low-vision individuals.

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AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → Administration For Community Living
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The purpose of the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) program is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act by conducting advanced engineering research on and development of innovative technologies that are designed to solve particular rehabilitation problems or to remove environmental barriers. The purpose of this RERC is to conduct research and development activities toward technologies that will promote independence and community living among people who are blind or who have low vision. NIDILRR plans to make one grant under this announcement. This grant will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods. 

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