FY 2008 Annual Report of Achievements - Gallaudet University
FY 2008 Annual Report of Achievements - Gallaudet University FY 2008 Annual Report of Achievements - Gallaudet University
A-20 Science Conference on Accessible Emergency Notification and Communication was held Nov. 2–3, 2005.) (b) Seek solutions for the current incompatibility issues around text communications and ways to build the necessary capabilities into mainstream technologies to allow them to evolve to new text, speech, and visual communication technologies. (This will enable deaf and hard of hearing people to communicate over the mainstream technologies in the modes that work best for them.) (c) Develop guidelines and reference materials to help mainstream telecommunications manufacturers build their regular products in ways that enable individuals with visual, hearing, physical, and cognitive disabilities to use them. Funding source: U.S. Department of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), grant H133E040013. FY 2007-2008 product(s): Friedner, K., & Kozma-Spytek, L. (2008, April). Digital cordless telephone interference in hearing aids. Poster presentation at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Audiology, Charlotte, NC. Harkins, J. (2007, December). Emergency communications through cellular wireless: Tools and accessibility issues. Presentation at the G3ict Roundtable on Digital Inclusion, W2i Digital Cities Conference, Washington, DC. Harkins, J. (2008). Progress in 2007: Location-based emergency alerting to mobile devices. In 2008 TDI National Directory and Resource Guide for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People (pp. 51-52). Silver Spring, MD: Telecommunications for the Deaf, Inc. Harkins, J. (contributing author). (2008, October 12). Requirements and recommendations on needs of users, including individuals with disabilities and the elderly. In Commercial Mobile Alert Service Architecture and Requirements (Federal Communications Commission, Commercial Mobile Service Alerting Advisory Committee Report, sect. 5.5). Harkins, J., & Strauss, K.P. (2008). Access to emergency number services. Assistive Technology, 20(1), 13-25. Harkins, J., & Williams, N. (Producers). (2008). Alfred Sonnenstrahl on Deaf telecommunications history: A memoir [Video]. (Available on Gallaudet University Technology Access Program Web site: http://tap.gallaudet.edu/articles/sonny/.) Harkins, J., & Williams, N. (Producers). (2008). Greg Hlibok interview on FCC purpose, functions, and relevancy to telecommunications accessibility [Video]. (Available on Gallaudet University Technology Access Program Web site: http://tap.gallaudet.edu/articles/FCC/.) Harkins, J., & Williams, N. (Producers). (2008). Karen Peltz Strauss interview: Lessons from 20+ years of legal advocacy [Video]. (Available on Gallaudet University Technology Access Program Web site: http://tap.gallaudet.edu/articles/KarenPeltzStrauss/.) Kozma-Spytek, L. (2007). Did you say cordless telephone interference? The GA-SK, 38(1), 11. Kozma-Spytek, L. (2007). What the HAC Act means for consumers. The GA-SK, 38(1), 1, 10, 11, 13, 17. Strauss, K.P. (2007, October). Emergency access issues related to Sections 255 and 508. Presentation to the Wireline Division of the Federal Communications Bar Association, Washington, DC. Strauss, K.P. (2007, October 24). DTV, HAC, CAC, VoIP, VRS certification and end of wireless analog service. Available on Gallaudet University Technology Access Program Web site: http://tap.gallaudet.edu/Policy/FCC/CCL-10-24-07.asp. Strauss, K.P. (2007, December). New mandates for accessible wireless emergency services. Presentation at the G3ict Roundtable on Digital Inclusion, W2i Digital Cities Conference, Washington, DC. Strauss, K.P. (2008). Communication access and people with disabilities: An overview. Presentation at the monthly policy luncheon, Wilkinson, Barker, Knauer, LLP, Washington, DC. Strauss, K.P. (2008, February). The need for access to products and services in the 21st century. Presentation at the policy forum of the Alliance for Public Technology, Washington, DC. Strauss, K.P. (2008, May). The need for access to products and services in the 21st century. Presentation at the spring policy summit of the Telecommunications Industry Association, Washington, DC. Strauss, K.P. (2008, August 28). In the Matter of Hearing Aid Compatible Mobile Handsets, De Minimis Exception. (WT Docket No. 07-250). Strauss, K.P. (2008, September). TRS and emergency services panel: The need to address emerging technologies for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Presentation at the National Association for State Relay Administration, Lowell, MA. Strauss, K.P., & Harkins, J. (2007, October 5). In the Matter of Section 68.4(a) of the Commission’s Rules Governing Hearing Aid Compatible Telephones, Report on the Status of Implementation of the Commission’s Hearing Aid Compatible Requirements. (WT Docket No. 01-309, WT Docket No. 06-203, DA 07-4151).
Strauss, K.P., & Harkins, J. (2007, December 21). In the Matter of Amendment of the Commission’s Rules Governing Hearing Aid- Compatible Mobile Handsets. (WT Docket No. 07-250, WT Docket No. 01-309). Williams, N. (2007). Multi-Text Chats [Proof of concept software for integrating real-time text and instant messaging]. Concept adopted by AOL in AIM 6.8, June 2008. Patent pending. Williams, N. (2008, January 10). Automatic voicemail transcription services. Available on Gallaudet University Technology Access Program Web site: http://tap.gallaudet.edu/articles/simulscribe/. Williams, N. (2008, January 10). Camfrog review. Available on Gallaudet University Technology Access Program Web site: http://tap.gallaudet.edu/articles/camfrog/. Williams, N. (2008, January 10). How to start NetMeeting on Microsoft Windows XP and Vista. Available on Gallaudet University Technology Access Program Web site: http://tap.gallaudet.edu/articles/startnetmeeting/. Williams, N. (2008, September). Digital television transition issues. Presentation at the monthly meeting of Maryland Deaf Senior Citizens, Silver Spring. Williams, N., & Vanderheiden, G. (Producers). (2008). Real-time and line-by-line texting comparison demonstration videos [Two videos]. (Available on Gallaudet University Technology Access Program Web site: http://tap.gallaudet.edu/articles/momandchild/ and http://tap.gallaudet.edu/articles/aim911/.) Counseling Medical Students, Cancer Control, and the Deaf Community Status: Completed Begin date: September 1, 2004 End date: October 31, 2008 Principal Investigator(s): Sadler, Georgia – University of California, San Diego, Moores Cancer Center Lytle, Linda – Counseling Other Investigator(s): Nakaji, Melanie – University of California, San Diego, Moores Cancer Center Description: Funded by the National Cancer Institute and established at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine in collaboration with Gallaudet University, this 3-year old project aims to prepare medical students to become clinical leaders dedicated to improving access to health care and cancer prevention and to control information to the deaf and hard of hearing community. While in San Diego, students learn ASL and Deaf culture, present cancer information to the Deaf community, and begin research projects. Students attend Gallaudet University for a 4-week ASL/Deaf culture immersion program and, while at Gallaudet, they continue their research projects and cancer lectures. Funding source: National Cancer Institute FY 2007-2008 product(s): Nakaji, M. (2008, June). Training medical students in Deaf culture, American Sign Language, and cancer control. Presentation at a meeting of the National Counselors of the Deaf Association, Washington, DC. A-21
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Strauss, K.P., & Harkins, J. (2007, December 21). In the Matter <strong>of</strong> Amendment <strong>of</strong> the Commission’s Rules Governing Hearing Aid-<br />
Compatible Mobile Handsets. (WT Docket No. 07-250, WT Docket No. 01-309).<br />
Williams, N. (2007). Multi-Text Chats [Pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> concept s<strong>of</strong>tware for integrating real-time text and instant messaging].<br />
Concept adopted by AOL in AIM 6.8, June <strong>2008</strong>. Patent pending.<br />
Williams, N. (<strong>2008</strong>, January 10). Automatic voicemail transcription services. Available on <strong>Gallaudet</strong> <strong>University</strong> Technology<br />
Access Program Web site: http://tap.gallaudet.edu/articles/simulscribe/.<br />
Williams, N. (<strong>2008</strong>, January 10). Camfrog review. Available on <strong>Gallaudet</strong> <strong>University</strong> Technology Access Program Web site:<br />
http://tap.gallaudet.edu/articles/camfrog/.<br />
Williams, N. (<strong>2008</strong>, January 10). How to start NetMeeting on Micros<strong>of</strong>t Windows XP and Vista. Available on <strong>Gallaudet</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> Technology Access Program Web site: http://tap.gallaudet.edu/articles/startnetmeeting/.<br />
Williams, N. (<strong>2008</strong>, September). Digital television transition issues. Presentation at the monthly meeting <strong>of</strong> Maryland Deaf<br />
Senior Citizens, Silver Spring.<br />
Williams, N., & Vanderheiden, G. (Producers). (<strong>2008</strong>). Real-time and line-by-line texting comparison demonstration videos [Two<br />
videos]. (Available on <strong>Gallaudet</strong> <strong>University</strong> Technology Access Program Web site:<br />
http://tap.gallaudet.edu/articles/momandchild/ and http://tap.gallaudet.edu/articles/aim911/.)<br />
Counseling<br />
Medical Students, Cancer Control, and the Deaf Community<br />
Status: Completed Begin date: September 1, 2004 End date: October 31, <strong>2008</strong><br />
Principal Investigator(s):<br />
Sadler, Georgia – <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California, San<br />
Diego, Moores Cancer Center<br />
Lytle, Linda – Counseling<br />
Other Investigator(s):<br />
Nakaji, Melanie – <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California, San<br />
Diego, Moores Cancer Center<br />
Description:<br />
Funded by the National Cancer Institute and established at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California, San<br />
Diego School <strong>of</strong> Medicine in collaboration with <strong>Gallaudet</strong> <strong>University</strong>, this 3-year old project aims to<br />
prepare medical students to become clinical leaders dedicated to improving access to health care and<br />
cancer prevention and to control information to the deaf and hard <strong>of</strong> hearing community. While in<br />
San Diego, students learn ASL and Deaf culture, present cancer information to the Deaf<br />
community, and begin research projects. Students attend <strong>Gallaudet</strong> <strong>University</strong> for a 4-week<br />
ASL/Deaf culture immersion program and, while at <strong>Gallaudet</strong>, they continue their research projects<br />
and cancer lectures.<br />
Funding source: National Cancer Institute<br />
<strong>FY</strong> 2007-<strong>2008</strong> product(s):<br />
Nakaji, M. (<strong>2008</strong>, June). Training medical students in Deaf culture, American Sign Language, and cancer control. Presentation at a<br />
meeting <strong>of</strong> the National Counselors <strong>of</strong> the Deaf Association, Washington, DC.<br />
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