Fiscal Year:
2006
Title:
Evaluation of a Speech Translation Approach Toward Independent, Community-Based Communication for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Speech Impairments
Agency:
ED
Contract:
H133S060006
Award Amount:
$75,000.00
Abstract:
The project develops and evaluates a prototype translator system determining the feasibility of enabling independent and effective community-based communication for individuals with intellectual disabilities and speech impairments. The prototype is based on PDA technologies and provides evaluation through: (1) the ability of persons with intellectual disabilities to use it independently; (2) the effectiveness of the approach in producing correct translations; and (3) qualitative measures of social acceptance and/or stigma inspired by the approach.
Small Business Information at Submission:
AbleLink Technologies, Inc.
528 Tejon Street Suite 100 Colorado Springs, CO 80903
EIN/Tax ID:
DUNS:
N/A
Number of Employees:
N/A
Woman-Owned:
No
Minority-Owned:
No
HUBZone-Owned:
No