When Goldfish Drive: Researchers Unveil “FOV”

Researchers taught goldfish to operate a power mobility device. Yes, really.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Jan 11, 2022

Mark Schmeler: New “Participatory” Survey Seeks Input from All Wheelchair Stakeholders

Research project is examining many current factors, including policy, funding, and wheelchair provision.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Dec 07, 2021

New Survey: Does Wheelchair Policy Align with Needs of Consumers, Funding Sources & Providers?

University of Pittsburgh survey is part of a Disability and Rehabilitation Research Project.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Dec 01, 2021

Study: Saliva Test Can Detect SMA

Researchers say this new non-invasive test for spinal muscular atrophy could be performed in everyday locations.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Nov 23, 2021

Study: Disposable Masks Can Be Decontaminated at Home

New research could help ease PPE shortages now and in future outbreaks.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Nov 18, 2021

Pre-ISS Webinar Offers CEUs on Oct. 29

The presentation will examine the impact that research can have on Complex Rehab Technology.

• Oct 19, 2021

RESNA Seeks Comments for Position Paper on AT for PreK-12 Students

Can school professionals help to advocate for assistive technology for students with disabilities?

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Oct 14, 2021

Permobil White Paper: Standing PWCs Improve Physical & Mental Health

New research shows the wide-ranging impact that standing power wheelchairs can have on consumers' lives.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Sep 30, 2021

Researchers Identify New Childhood-Onset ALS

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis typically affects middle-aged people, but a newly discovered form presents in early childhood.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Jun 29, 2021

European Researchers Unite to Analyze Rare Diseases

Sharing and reanalyzing data has already led to 255 diagnoses, says Solve-RD.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Jun 02, 2021

Study: Random Genetic Mutations Can Cause Spina Bifida

New research demonstrated random mutations resulted in spina bifida in mice.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Feb 25, 2021

Research: Survey Asks About Children’s Wheelchair Use in School

Clinicians are asked their perceptions for this new research study.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Jan 26, 2021

Creating a Great ATP

What Qualities & Experiences Are Most Important to Seating & Wheeled Mobility Success?

Survey respondents discuss the skills and experiences needed to be successful.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Mar 01, 2020

University of Washington Study Examines Aging with a Disability

Participants sought for study on phone-based wellness program.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Feb 14, 2020

New Broda Grant Supports Seating Research

Grant to encourage additional seating research in long-term care settings.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Jan 14, 2020

NPIAP Calls for Case Series of High-Risk Clients

Presentations will be made at 2020 conference in Houston.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Nov 20, 2019

Researchers to Address Spatial Neglect in Stroke Patients

New system could help compensate for a common effect of brain injury.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Oct 29, 2019

The State of Seating: Positioning for the Future

Catching up on the laudable work of RESNA's Wheelchair and Related Seating Standards Committee.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Oct 18, 2019

Let’s Get Together

Getting involved is easy... as I learned first-hand with the RESNA WRS Standards Committee.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Oct 01, 2019

Rett Syndrome Organization Awards Research Grants

Studies to focus on activating "silent" X chromosome and developing a tool to assess for MDS.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Jun 12, 2019