Opportunity

NIH Reporter #RFA-DC-24-008

Research Solicitation: Improving Literacy for AAC Users in Schools

Posted

July 20, 2026

Identifier

RFA-DC-24-008

NAICS

541720

This opportunity is a research solicitation from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), part of the National Institutes of Health, focused on improving reading instruction for students who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) in schools. - Government Buyer: - National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), National Institutes of Health - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Pennsylvania State University is mentioned as a prospective bidder - Products/Services Requested: - Research project to optimize literacy outcomes for AAC users in educational settings - Application of implementation science methods - Emphasis on education and training in allied health professions - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on students using AAC in school environments - Use of implementation science to improve literacy instruction - Linked to grant funding (RFA-DC-24-008) - No specific product or service line items detailed

Description

This project aims to improve literacy outcomes for individuals using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) through implementation science methods in school settings. It is funded by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD). The project is associated with education and training in allied health professions. No specific line items or bid schedule are provided. The project is linked to Pennsylvania State University located in University Park, PA.

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