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            ACL's National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) is announcing several 2022 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program grantees. 
The purpose of the SBIR program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting federal research or research and development needs, and improve the return on investment from federally-funded research for economic and social benefits to the nation. The goal is to improve the lives of people with disabilities through research and development of products generated by small businesses, and to increase the commercial application of NIDILRR-supported research results and development products. All SBIR projects funded by NIDILRR must address the needs of individuals with disabilities and promote their health and function, community living, or employment outcomes.
SBIR awards are given for two types: Phase I is for projects to determine the scientific or technical merit and feasibility of proposed research or development efforts that appear to have commercial potential, and; Phase II projects expand on the results of and further pursue development of Phase I projects.
SBIR Phase I Grant Recipients:
Ten grants were awarded for Phase I projects for an estimated funding amount of $100,000 for a six-month time period. The planned project period for these grants is June 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022.
*Bluetooth Electromyography-based Stroke Therapeutic (BEST): Shifting the Paradigm with Biofeedback-Driven Home Therapy:* Impulse Wellness LLS
*Exergaming Technologies for Children with Cerebral Palsy to Improve Hand and Arm Function:* NeuroTechR3 Inc
*Combining Sound Based Augmented Reality & Tactile Pieces for Accessible Visual Based STEM Communication:* Alchemie Solutions
*Elevate, Evaluate: Self-Evaluation Resource for Behavioral Health Community-Based Organizations:* Live and Learn Society
*Wearable Hand Exoskeletons for Rehabilitation of Function After Stroke:* SpringWear LLC
*Self-Management Technology to Augment Social Skills for Employment for Individuals with Autism:* Assistech Systems LLC
*Summer Job Story for High-Functioning, Transition Age Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder:* Objective Ed Inc.
*Augmented Reality (AR) Hand Trainer for Stroke:* Altec Inc.
*Feasibility of the Cranial Remolding Orthosis with Notification Electronics:*Liberating Technologies Inc.
*Project Pluto: A Smart Wheelchair Cushion for the Reduction of Pressure Injuries:* Make it Happen InnovationsSBIR Phase II Grant Recipients:
Four grants were awarded for Phase II for an estimated funding amount of $287,500 per year for two years. The planned project period for these grants is September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2024.
*Development of a Model System for Person Center Oral Health Care Support for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities:*Assistech Systems LLC
*Online and Applied System for Intervention Skills--Supervision for Serving People with Autism Spectrum Disorders:* Behavioral Technologies Consulting Organization
*Capti Advance: A Curriculum-Aligned Reading Intervention for Students with Reading Disabilities:* Charmtech Labs, LLC
*Medical Nutrition Therapy and Diabetes Self-Management Education for People with Disabilities:* Kamin Consulting dba YumlishView more details for SBIR Phase I and SBIR Phase II projects. Contact Brian Bard at NIDILRR if you have questions about the SBIR Program.
*To stay current on NIDILRR grant opportunities, please visit grants.gov and search: **NIDILRR** or **93.433**.NIDILRR, part of ACL, generates new knowledge and promotes its effective use so that people with disabilities can perform activities of their choice in the community. NIDILRR also works to expand society’s capacity to provide full opportunities and accommodations for people with disabilities.*

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