# REU Accessible Information and Communication Technologies

> **NSF 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT** · Gallaudet University (DC) · $456,342

## Abstract

The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site on Accessible Information and Communication Technology (AICT) at Gallaudet University engages a group of students with a range of auditory abilities in human-centered research experiences that investigate the accessibility of information and communications technologies (ICT).  As ICT becomes more pervasive, a crucial challenge is to provide a high quality user experience to people regardless of their auditory abilities, by training the next generation of people who have diverse auditory abilities. 

Students will learn about accessible ICT, engage in the research process from ideation to presentations, and join a community of scholars and practitioners who will provide career advice and mentorship. The REU projects will form the basis for new collaborations among the investigators and other collaborators at the students' home institutions. The teams of undergraduate and faculty/staff researchers with diverse auditory abilities increases recognition of the range and complexity of needs by users with diverse auditory abilities and possible ICT solutions.

This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.

## Key facts

- **NSF award ID:** 2447704
- **Awardee organization:** Gallaudet University (DC)
- **SAM.gov UEI:** TQCJUED1WEF9
- **PI:** Raja Kushalnagar
- **Primary program:** 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT
- **All programs:** WOMEN, MINORITY, DISABLED, NEC, REU SITE-Res Exp for Ugrd Site
- **Estimated total:** $456,342
- **Funds obligated:** $456,342
- **Transaction type:** Standard Grant
- **Period:** 06/15/2025 → 05/31/2028

## Primary source

NSF Award Search: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2447704

## Citation

> US National Science Foundation, Award 2447704, REU Accessible Information and Communication Technologies. Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-06-07 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nsf/2447704. Licensed CC0.

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