National Center for Technology Innovation (NCTI)
March 8, 2010
NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN
U.S. National Ed Tech Plan was released March 5, 2010. See what the future has in store and how the Plan may impact your work.
Join the Open Innovation Portal, launched by the U.S. Department of Education, to identify, improve, and implement innovative solutions to educational challenges. Make sure that children with disabilities, their teachers, and assistive technology solutions are part of the conversation.
HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CALL TO ACTION
Speak up for accessible e-health records! Post your comments by March 15 and ensure that this new federal initiative hears from the accessibility community.
2010 TECH IN THE WORKS COMPETITION
NCTI seeks proposals for collaborative research of innovative and emerging assistive technologies that provide greater access for students with disabilities. Up to four awards of $20,000 will be made in 2010. Collaborative teams must secure matching funds. NCTI is committed to fostering new talent in the field of educational and assistive technology. We strongly encourage graduate students teams to apply. See the full RFP for more details on eligibility and requirements. See previous awards for the type of work we fund. Questions? See the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us at NCTI@air.org.
| Timeline | |
| Letters of Intent Due: | March 23, 2010 |
| Proposals Due: | April 6, 2010 |
| Award Announcement: | May 4, 2010 |
| Final Reports Due: | January 28, 2011 |
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