The University of Illinois was awarded a $315,931 project grant from the National Science Foundation Division of Computer and Network Systems to support research titled "COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH: SATC: CORE: MEDIUM: NOVEL ALGORITHMS AND TOOLS FOR EMPOWERING PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND TO SAFEGUARD PRIVATE VISUAL CONTENT." The grant period runs from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2025.
The funding supports the development of novel algorithms and tools to empower individuals who are blind to safeguard private visual content. This work directly aligns with the goals of the National Science Foundation's Computer and Information Science and Engineering program, which aims to advance computing and informatics research. Specifically, the program supports projects that develop new technologies and cyberinfrastructure to enable innovative solutions for individuals with disabilities. The University of Illinois will leverage this funding to advance its research in empowering accessibility and privacy for underserved communities through technological innovation.
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