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ALS and Communication: Commons Terms and Tools

June 24, 2025 Comments Off on ALS and Communication: Commons Terms and Tools

Did you know? Assistive technology is any item, product, or system that supports a person’s ability to function in daily life—including in speech and communication. There are many terms under…

OHSU Brain-Computer Interface Research Study: Recruiting Participants

November 28, 2023 Comments Off on OHSU Brain-Computer Interface Research Study: Recruiting Participants

Dr. Melanie Fried-Oken is researching ways to help people with severe disabilities use brain-computer interface (BCI) technology to communicate. When using the BCI, people wear an electrode cap (like a…