ALS Assistive Technology Challenge The ALS Assistive Technology Challenge is a program focused around accelerating the development of communication technologies for ALS patients with development funds of over $500,000. We would like to take this opportunity to remind you that the Prize Phase of the challenge is now open for registration. Final deadline for submission of the letter of intent is July 29, 2016. The ALS Assistive Technology Challenge, a joint initiative by The ALS Association and Prize4Life, is offering a $400,000 prize for the development of flexible, accessible technology to help people with ALS communicate with ease. The challenge is open to academics, industry, young start-ups and anyone that believes they can make a difference for people living with ALS. Link: http://www.alsa.org/research/als-assistive-technology-challenge-2.html