REKNEW Projects

Here, in the REKNEW research group, a partnership between Oregon Health & Science University and Northeastern University, we address the complex communication needs of adults with acquired disabilities and neurodegenerative diseases. REKNEW stands for Reclaiming the Expressive Knowledge in Elders With-. We work on many different REKNEW projects, targeting different adult groups and communication supports. Our approach is based on a philosophy of Participatory Action Research: we believe that individuals with complex communication needs should be part of our research endeavors, from the initial questions posed in a study to the dissemination of research results.