Grants Awarded Database

To evaluate how the expressive arts helps build communication, socialization and joy for those who are nonspeaking, minimal and unreliable speakers.

Continue research agenda and develop on-demand training to increase access to evidence-based assessment/intervention for children with CVI who use AAC

To document best practices of Kidpower’s new International Safety Signals program into an open-source online toolkit (how-to manual and videos).

Assess efficacy of transcranial direct current stimulation applied over the cerebellum on recovery of language/communication in aphasic stroke patient

To train 75-100 professionals and other supporters of AAC users on best practices and strategies to improve communication.

Training healthcare professionals (in nursing, hospice, senior centers, etc.) how to
use AT when caring for DHOH patients

Train 30-40 professionals in utilizing assistive technologies to improve communication and reduce isolation for chronically ill adults in Butte County

To design a free, picture-based Android app with text to speech capability for Spanish speaking individuals with severe communication challenges.

To expand individual training on communication devices: tablets, computers, and cellular phones to blind/low vision seniors in Butte County

To provide improvisational storytelling certification and necessary equipment to the Collabria Day Program in Napa Valley

Provide 10 AT/AAC training sessions to 100 clinical and educational staff in Southern California

To replicate and implement our successful Assistive Technology Program model in Santa Cruz County for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

To train 100 teachers, alt-media specialists, and other stakeholders to improve access to STEM and other video materials using YouDescribe.

To develop a virtual reality SLP learning and professional training platform for and with adults with developmental disabilities (“DD”).