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Please note that some of the following opportunities are re-posted from others and may not be affiliated with the LISTEN grant.
Please note that some of the following opportunities are re-posted from others and may not be affiliated with the LISTEN grant.
Posted 7/31/2025
Posted 7/31/2025
We invite you to participate in an online survey aimed at identifying high-priority topics for the development of the Holographic Augmentative and Alternative Communication (HAAC) Library.
The HAAC Library will include vivid, life-sized videos that focus on sharing the lived experiences of adults who use AAC. Our goal is to develop the HAAC Library as a training tool for providers in healthcare and related professions, to improve the quality of care for adults who use AAC.
We are seeking input from individuals across a variety of roles, including:
· Adults who use AAC
· Caregivers or care partners of adults who use AAC
· Healthcare professionals practicing in community settings
· College educators in healthcare and related fields
Your perspective is essential. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. At the end of the survey, you will be asked if you are interested in participating in a follow-up interview. If you say yes, you will be asked to provide contact information to be contacted for the virtual 60-minute video recorded interview. Your responses will help shape future training efforts and ultimately support more inclusive, effective healthcare for people who use AAC.
Requirements to Participate in the Research:
· You must be 18 years of age or older
· You must be able to complete survey and interview questions in English.
· You must have internet access to complete the online survey using a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
· If you elect to participate in the follow-up focus group, you must agree to be audio-video recorded.
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Please feel free to share this invitation with others who may be eligible. Thank you for helping to advance equitable healthcare!
Warm regards,
Carolyn Buchanan, MA, CCC-SLP, ATP
Associate Instructor, School of Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of Central Florida College of Health Professions and Sciences
Posted 7/11/2025
Posted 7/11/2025
Posted 6/3/2025
Posted 6/3/2025
My name is Kay Chen, an assistant professor in the Communication Sciences and Disorders department at the University of New Hampshire, Durham Campus.
My name is Kay Chen, an assistant professor in the Communication Sciences and Disorders department at the University of New Hampshire, Durham Campus.
I would like to extend an invitation for you to participate in our research study titled: Breaking new ground in augmentative and alternative communication: Developing wearable technology for automatic collection and analysis of language data using artificial intelligence approved by the UNH IRB (IRB-2024-145).
I would like to extend an invitation for you to participate in our research study titled: Breaking new ground in augmentative and alternative communication: Developing wearable technology for automatic collection and analysis of language data using artificial intelligence approved by the UNH IRB (IRB-2024-145).
This research study's purpose is to generate a robust dataset of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) language from AAC speakers, which will be used to train a pilot automatic speech recognition (ASR) model. The successful completion of this project will be a significant contribution to our understanding of how to implement ASR technology to support AAC data collection and analysis effectively.
This research study's purpose is to generate a robust dataset of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) language from AAC speakers, which will be used to train a pilot automatic speech recognition (ASR) model. The successful completion of this project will be a significant contribution to our understanding of how to implement ASR technology to support AAC data collection and analysis effectively.
We are seeking pairs of participants, which include AAC users aged 5 years and older who are proficient with high-tech communication devices, and their communication partners-either caregivers or speech-language pathologists, etc., aged 18 and older.
We are seeking pairs of participants, which include AAC users aged 5 years and older who are proficient with high-tech communication devices, and their communication partners-either caregivers or speech-language pathologists, etc., aged 18 and older.
It is essential that each AAC user can spontaneously produce words, phrases, and sentences on their AAC devices and access at least 50 selections. We welcome individuals who speak English as their primary language, as well as multilingual individuals who use both English and another language.
It is essential that each AAC user can spontaneously produce words, phrases, and sentences on their AAC devices and access at least 50 selections. We welcome individuals who speak English as their primary language, as well as multilingual individuals who use both English and another language.
Participation in this research study requires five 1.5-hour sessions spread over 3 months. These sessions can be conducted either in-person or remotely, tailored to the technological setup and needs of each participant.
Participation in this research study requires five 1.5-hour sessions spread over 3 months. These sessions can be conducted either in-person or remotely, tailored to the technological setup and needs of each participant.
· For AAC speakers: You will receive instructions on completing tasks to create language samples, followed by the collection of 3 language samples over three months.
· For AAC speakers: You will receive instructions on completing tasks to create language samples, followed by the collection of 3 language samples over three months.
· For caregivers and family members: You will undergo training in language sample collection and assist in collecting language samples from AAC speakers.
· For caregivers and family members: You will undergo training in language sample collection and assist in collecting language samples from AAC speakers.
· You will also complete 2 surveys and a brief interview after you complete the research study.
· You will also complete 2 surveys and a brief interview after you complete the research study.
Participation in this research study is entirely voluntary. As a token of our appreciation, you will receive up to a $150 Amazon gift card, depending on your level of research study completion. If you decide to withdraw from the research study at any stage, your compensation will be adjusted accordingly to reflect the tasks completed up to that point.
Participation in this research study is entirely voluntary. As a token of our appreciation, you will receive up to a $150 Amazon gift card, depending on your level of research study completion. If you decide to withdraw from the research study at any stage, your compensation will be adjusted accordingly to reflect the tasks completed up to that point.
If you're interested in participating or have any questions about the research study, please email lab personnel at unh.aaclab@unh.edu or me, at kay.chen@unh.edu.
If you're interested in participating or have any questions about the research study, please email lab personnel at unh.aaclab@unh.edu or me, at kay.chen@unh.edu.
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