The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) is calling for session abstracts for its 2025 conference, May 12-16 in Chicago. In a Sept. 30 bulletin, RESNA said it is currently accepting proposals for 30-minute buzz sessions and 60-minute general sessions. Buzz sessions were described as 30-minute presentations “devoted to one hot…
RESNA Calls for Session Abstracts for 2025 Conference
RESNA to Launch Guidance Program to Help Techs Become ATPs
Mentorship program will pair rehab technicians with experienced Assistive Technology Professionals.
The Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) is launching the ATP Guidance Program (AGP), a collaboration of the Assistive Mobility Repair Group (AMRG), U.S. Rehab, and RESNA. On its website, RESNA describes the guidance program as “Your path from AMRG Certified Rehab Technician to RESNA’s Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) certification.” The…
RESNA to Hold Aug. 22 Certification Pop-Up
The free webinar will discuss the requirements for ATP certification.
The Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) is hosting a free pop-up meeting to discuss the organization’s certification programs, including the Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) certification. The Zoom meeting is scheduled for 12 noon to 1 p.m. Eastern on Thurs., Aug. 22, and will be presented by Moriah Bocus, RESNA’s membership…
2025 RESNA Conference to Be Part of RehabWeek Chicago
RESNA’s in-person event will take place May 13-15.
The 2025 annual conference of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) will be part of RehabWeek 2025 in Chicago. In a July 19 bulletin, RESNA said its 2025 conference will include educational sessions on assistive technology; a developers’ showcase; student competitions; and scientific paper platforms and posters. “RehabWeek is a…
Briefly: Roll on Capitol Hill Priorities Set; RESNA to Host Free ATP Certification Pop-Up
Featuring United Spinal Association and RESNA.
United Spinal Announces Priorities for Roll on Capitol Hill United Spinal Association has announced its priority issues for next month’s virtual Roll on Capitol Hill. In a May 21 bulletin, United Spinal said Roll on Capitol Hill advocates would focus on wheelchair service and repair reform to “reduce extensive repair delays”; legislation that would improve…
RESNA Seeking Comments on Tilt, Recline, ELRs Position Paper
The paper is an update and includes new evidence.
The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) is calling for comments on an updated position paper. The “RESNA Position on the Application of Tilt, Recline, and Elevating Leg Rests [ELRs] for Wheelchairs Literature Update 2024” is an update of the original paper, published in 2017. The paper is in the middle…
Briefly: Health Canada Could Reconsider Masitinib; RESNA Goes Gaming
Featuring Health Canada, AB Science, and the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America.
Health Canada Could Reconsider Add-On ALS Treatment Health Canada will allow AB Science to ask for reconsideration for masitinib, a treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In an April 3 announcement, AB Science said the reconsideration process “will re-examine, with new assessors, the decision based on information that was included in the original submission.” Health…
Briefly: RESNA Offers Free ATP Webinar; NCART Has a New Member
Featuring the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America and the National Coalition of Assistive & Rehab Technology.
RESNA to Host Free ATP Certification Pop-Up The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) is hosting an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) eligibility Webinar for industry stakeholders who have questions about RESNA’s certification program. The session will take place Thurs., March 28, at 12 noon Eastern, and will include discussions on what…
RESNA Launches Updated SMS Exam
New exam comprises industry standards, tech advances and professional conduct.
The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) has relaunched its Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS) certification exam. The exam has been on hiatus since November 2023, while RESNA updated its content. In a March 8 announcement, RESNA said the update included aligning the exam “with the latest industry standards and technological…
Rory Cooper to Deliver Oct. 17 Distinguished Lecture at Pittsburgh
Attend in person or online (and earn CEUs).
Rory Cooper, Ph.D. will be the featured speaker at an Oct. 17 fireside chat to commemorate his Colin McLaurin Distinguished Lectureship Award. RESNA President Carmen DiGiovine, Ph.D., ATP/SMS, RET, will host the event, to take place at 3 p.m. Eastern on Tues., Oct. 17, in the O’Hara Ballroom at the University of Pittsburgh. A RESNA…