Happy February!

Please see below for information regarding an ALS Emotive System Study being conducted at the Georgia Tech BrainLab.  I am not affiliated with the organization or study, but am passing along the announcement.
Thanks!

Kathleen H. Kaminski, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Atlanta VA Medical Center
404-235-3092 (office)

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Hello! I'm a graduate researcher at the GT BrainLab. I'm running a research study to understand the problem posed for individuals with ALS and-or locked-in syndrome in regard to facial expressions. Our goal is to examine this problem to determine what sort of brain-computer interface (BCI) system individuals would prefer to use; what facial expressions, information, or emotion they would prefer to, or to not, express; and what their needs are for such a system, including comfort, size, and placement.

Requirements:
1. Do you have personal or professional experience with ALS and-or locked -in syndrome, or individuals with ALS and-or locked-in syndrome?
2. Are you 6 years of age or older?

If all of those apply to you, and you are interested in this study, please e-mail jfeuston3@gatech.edu to receive more information or visit the researcher's website (link below). We will be conducting interviews and focus groups. These sessions will last for approximately 30 to 60 minutes.

Project Link: http://jesfeuston.com/portfolio/emotive-bci/
Recruitment Flyer: http://jesfeuston.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/RecruitmentFlyer_UnderstandingTheProblem_Web.pdf