The last decade has seen an explosion of new technologies aimed at assessing and improving health. Examples include wearable devices, communication aids, robotics and e-textiles, just to name a few. During this period, there have also been enormous advances in technologies that were not created for health-related purposes, but that have potential applicability to health assessments and interventions, including mobile device applications (“apps”) and social media platforms.

However, most of these technologies were originally developed for use in adults with typical cognitive and motor function. As a result, there is currently a relative paucity of valid and reliable technological tools for individuals with intellectual, developmental (IDD) and physical disabilities.

This notice therefore invites small business applications specifically aimed at developing or building upon existing technological tools to improve assessments, interventions, and outcomes for children and individuals with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities.

This notice applies to due dates on or after January 5, 2021 and subsequent receipt dates through January 8, 2022. 

NOT-HD-20-025