2011 Fast-Track (Phase I) Awards

Diversified Construction, Inc.
Belchertown, MA
Principal Investigator: David Marley
Title: STEM Solar Explorations

Triad Digital Media, Inc.
Greensboro, NC
Principal Investigator: Scott Brewster
Title: PlatinuMath: An Online Formative Assessment Math Game for Preservice Elementary Teachers

Biostatistical Programming Associates, Inc.
Englewood, NJ
Principal Investigator: Michael Borenstein
Title: Software to Compute Effect Sizes for Cluster-Randomized Trials

2011 Special Education Fast-Track (Phase I) Awards

Institute for Disabilities Research and Training, Inc.
Silver Spring, MD
Principal Investigator: Corrine Vinopol
Title: myASL Quizmaker

Information Research Corporation, Inc.
Weston, WV
Principal Investigator: Marjorie Darrah
Title: Haptic Immersion Device to Improve STEM Learning for the Visually Impaired

Thought Cycle, Inc.
Eugene, OR
Principal Investigator: Marshall Gause
Title: Project NumberShire: Game-Based Integrated Learning and Assessment System to Target Whole Number Concepts

The Attainment Company, Inc.
Verona, WI
Principal Investigator: Carol Stranger
Title: Go Talk Phonics: Phonics for Individuals with Disabilities

Quantum Simulations, Inc.
Murrysville, PA
Principal Investigator: Benny Johnson
Title: Artificial Intelligence Software to Tutor Literary Braille to the Blind and Visually Impaired

The 3C Institute for Social Development
Cary, NC
Principal Investigator: Naomi Davis
Title: A Computer-based Social Intervention for Students with High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder

2011 Phase I Awards

Institute for Disabilities Research and Training, Inc.
Wheaton, MD
Principal Investigator: Corinne Vinopol
Title: Computer and Online Software that Provides ASL Translation and Publishing Capabilities

Good Nutrition Ideas, LLC
Missoula, MT
Principal Investigator: Kathleen Humphries
Title: MenuChoice: Nutrition Program for Community-Based Group Homes for Persons with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities

CreateAbility Concepts, Inc.
Marion, IN
Principal Investigator: Stephen M. Sutter
Title: NEADL: Novel Electronic Aid for Daily Living System for People Who Cannot Use Their Hands

CreateAbility Concepts, Inc.
Marion, IN
Principal Investigator: Stephen M. Sutter
Title: iUtileyes: A Talking SmartPhone and Tablet Application that Helps People Who are Blind or Visually Impaired to Fully Utilize Devices with Visual Flat-Panel Displays

Koronis Biomedical Technologies Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
Principal Investigator: Timothy Riehle
Title: Neurocognitive Training to Improve Executive Function

Advanced Medical Electronics Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
Principal Investigator: Kevin Kramer
Title: Low-cost Computer Graphics Screen Reader for the Vision Impaired

AbleLink Technologies, Inc.
Colorado Springs, CO
Principal Investigator: Daniel K. Davies
Title: Development and Evaluation of an Independently Usable Interface to Facebook for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

Assistech Systems, LLC.
Eugene, OR
Principal Investigator: Thomas Keating
Title: HealthChecker: Development of an Accessible Web-Based Application for Self-Assessment of Personal Health and Wellness by Individuals with Cognitive Disabilities

Charmtech Labs, LLC.
Cupertino, CA
Principal Investigator: Yevgen Borodin
Title: Goal-Oriented Browsing: The Next-Generation Web Accessibility Technology for People with Visual Impairments

AbleLink Technologies, Inc.
Colorado Springs, CO
Principal Investigator: Daniel K. Davies
Title: Schedule Manager: A Remote Schedule Management and Monitoring System to Support Personal Scheduling by Individuals with Intellectual and Cognitive Disabilities

Charmtech Labs, LLC.
Cupertino, CA
Principal Investigator: Yevgen Borodin
Title: Ubiquitous Web Access for People with Visual Impairments

Beckmer Products Inc.
Nampa, ID
Principal Investigator: Rebecca L. Logue
Title: Foot Operated Mouse for the Disability Market

Vcom3D, Inc.
Orlando, FL
Principal Investigator: Jason Hurdich
Title: Mobile Signing Math Dictionaries with Mouth Morphemes for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students

Vcom3D, Inc.
Orlando, FL
Principal Investigator: Jason Hurdich
Title: Mobile Communication App for Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Minnesota HealthSolutions
Saint Paul, MN
Principal Investigator: Sara Seifert
Title: Automatic Accident Prevention System for Independent Wheelchair Users

AbleLink Technologies, Inc.
Colorado Springs, CO
Principal Investigator: Daniel K. Davies
Title: Visual Impact: A Cloud-Based Activity Support System to Facilitate Independence for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities