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Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Using Robotics and Automation to Improve Accessible Transportation Options for Individuals with Disabilities
The purpose of NIDILRR’s DRRPs, which are funded through the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program, is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act by generating new knowledge or developing methods, procedures, and rehabilitation
technologies that advance a wide range of independent living and employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities, especially individuals with the most significant disabilities.
The purpose of this DRRP is (a) to advance the application of automation and a robotics to enhance accessible transportation for travelers with disabilities and (b) to improve opportunities for a seamless travel chain that meets the diverse needs of travelers with disabilities, including but not limited to mobility, vision, hearing and cognitive disabilities.
technologies that advance a wide range of independent living and employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities, especially individuals with the most significant disabilities.
The purpose of this DRRP is (a) to advance the application of automation and a robotics to enhance accessible transportation for travelers with disabilities and (b) to improve opportunities for a seamless travel chain that meets the diverse needs of travelers with disabilities, including but not limited to mobility, vision, hearing and cognitive disabilities.
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Office: Administration for Community Living
Estimated Funding: $500,000
Office: Administration for Community Living
Estimated Funding: $500,000
Who's Eligible
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
https://acl.gov/Funding_Opportunities/Announcements/Index.aspx
Additional Information of Eligibility:
States; public or private agencies, including for-profit agencies; public or private organizations, including for-profit organizations, IHEs; and Indian tribes and tribal organizations.
Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://acl.gov/Funding_Opportunities/Announcements/Index.aspx
Contact:
Marlene SpencerMarlene.spencer@acl.hhs.gov
Agency Email Description:
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Agency Email:
Marlene.spencer@acl.hhs.gov
Date Posted:
2017-01-05
Application Due Date:
2017-03-21
Archive Date:
2017-04-20
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