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SAH Assistive Technology Grant Awards
The VA Specially Adapted Housing Assistive Technology (SAHAT) Grant Program is intended to encourage the development of specially adapted housing assistive technologies. Individuals and organizations applying for the SAHAT grant compete for the opportunity to develop new technologies that promote independent living for severely-disabled Veterans.
The innovations funded by the SAHAT grant have included voice-recognition technology, home adaptations, mobile apps, and safety monitoring devices.
VA welcomes hearing about new ideas and innovations that can enhance Veteran quality of life and independence at home.
*Note: The intent of the grant is to increase the research into and advancement of the technologies that can enhance the quality of life of severely-disabled Veterans. Awarding the SAHAT grant should not be construed as an endorsement of the entities or technologies developed by the SAHAT awardees.
Grant Program Awardees
There are many emerging technologies that could improve home adaptions or enhance a Veteran's or Servicemember's ability to live independently. Below are some of the innovations VA has funded each fiscal year through the SAHAT grant.
2023
|
Grant Awardee |
Technology |
Funding Amount |
|
Virtual Collaboration Research Inc. |
ReadGPT: AI-Driven Document Analyzer and Virtual Assistant for the Blind |
$197,940
|
|
Abilitare, Inc |
Abili-Glass: Augmented Reality Based Assistive Device for Enhanced Home Accessibility |
$199,384
|
2022
|
Grant Awardee |
Technology |
Funding Amount |
|
University of Utah (Salt Lake City, UT) |
Smart Control of Smart Devices: Intuitive Thought-Based Control of Assistive Technology for Veterans with Neuromuscular Impairments |
$200,000
|
2021
|
Grant Awardee |
Technology |
Funding Amount |
|
Livogis, LLC |
Innovative Custom-Fit Ramp Technology for Improved Fit and Installation Time |
$199,428
|
|
Prehensile Technologies |
RoboTable 2.0: Robotic Table Gantry System to Enhance Independence |
$199,833
|
|
University of Pittsburgh |
Mobius Stair Assist: Development and Evaluation of a Flexible Rail System to Anchor Interchangeable Home Modification |
$200,000
|
|
Virtual Collaboration Research Inc. |
HomeTwin: Digital Twins for Accessible Homes |
$200,000
|
2020
|
Grant Awardee |
Technology |
Funding Amount |
|
California State University, Fullerton |
Design and Development of a Teach-by-Showing Paradigm based Robotic Aid System for Blinded Veterans |
$199,211
|
|
Novare Products, LLC |
TopBoxx Accessible Storage |
$200,000
|
|
Philips Research, North America LLC |
Smart Home Modifications for Mobility and Safety Monitoring for Veterans |
$199,652
|
|
Virtual Collaboration Research Inc. |
Super Read: Tap-free, AI-Powered Mobile Scanner and Reader for the Blind |
$200,000
|
2019
|
Grant Awardee |
Technology |
Funding Amount |
|
Dignity Solutions, LLC |
Disability-Adapted Bathroom Module (The Dignity Bath) |
$200,000
|
|
Philips Research, North America LLC |
Artificial Intelligence Driven Safety Network for Veterans |
$199,754
|
|
Texas A&M Experiment Station |
MORA: Multifunctional intraORal Assistive Technology to Interface with Home Environment |
$199,999
|
|
Virtual Collaboration Research Inc. |
LocateAll: Artificial Intelligence Driven Object Locator for the Blind |
$200,000
|
2018
|
Grant Awardee |
Technology |
Funding Amount |
|
Home Innovation Research Labs, Inc. |
Assistive, Multi-Functional Cabinet Unit |
$199,979 |
|
Philips Research, North America LLC |
In-home Assistive Technology for Reducing the Risk of Pressure Ulcers in Veterans with Compromised Mobility |
$199,830 |
|
University of Florida |
CODY: Assistive Technology for SAH Assessments |
$200,000 |
2017
|
Grant Awardee |
Technology |
Funding Amount |
|
My’deas, LLC |
Assistive Technology that Facilitates Independent Living for Veterans with Disabilities |
$200,000 |
|
Prehensile Technologies |
RoboTable: A Robotic Overbed |
$199,802 |
|
University of Pittsburgh |
IoT-Enabled Home Safety Assistance for People with Cognitive Impairments |
$200,000 |
2016
|
Grant Awardee |
Technology |
Funding Amount |
|
Auburn University |
Touch-Voice-Eye Controlled Assistive Technology for Veterans and Service members with Significant Disabilities |
$199,630
|
|
Philips Research, North America LLC |
Personalized Location-Aware Assisted Technology for Improving Quality of Life and Independence in Individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) |
$199,557
|
|
SimplyHome LLC |
Interface Between SimplyHome's Proprietary Firefly Platform and Amazon's Alexa to Allow Voice-Controlled Actions |
$200,000
|
|
St. Ambrose University |
Virtual Demonstration and Training Site (VDTS) for Home Independence to Provide an Interactive Decisioning Site Featuring Current and Emerging Assistive Technologies and Devices |
$184,234
|
