In preparation for its May conference, the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) is calling for submissions for its Developers’ Showcase and Student Design Challenge. The Developers’ Showcase “features new products, products under development, and products that are currently being enhanced or redesigned,” RESNA said in its call. “All types of…
RESNA Calls for Submissions to Developers’ Showcase, Student Design Challenge
Commentary: 4 Takeaways from RESNA’s Lying Posture Care Management Position Paper
Optimal positioning when lying down can impact CRT clients’ waking hours, as well.
When getting into bed requires little or no effort, it’s easy to take lying down comfortably for granted. But last week, a new position paper from the Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) addressed bed as a place of pain and discomfort for too many clients with positioning challenges. The paper…
RESNA Calls for Comments on Lying Posture Care Management Position Paper
The paper contends that optimal lying posture care management can have a profound impact on a client’s entire day.
The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) is calling for public comments on a new position paper: RESNA Position on Assistive Technology for Lying Posture Care Management. In a Jan. 6 announcement, RESNA noted that the public comment period “is the final stage for a RESNA position paper. This paper has…
2025 RESNA Conference: Joint Expo Hall, Keynotes at RehabWeek Chicago
Seven rehab societies will co-locate and co-exhibit in downtown Chicago in May.
During the summer, the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North American (RESNA) announced that its 2025 conference would be part of RehabWeek Chicago in May. In a Nov. 15 webinar with Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) professionals, RESNA shared additional details on how the event — involving seven rehabilitation-oriented organizations — will provide CRT…
RESNA to Host 2025 Conference Information Webinar on Nov. 15
RESNA’s event will be part of RehabWeek Chicago next year.
The Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) is holding its 2025 conference as part of RehabWeek Chicago — and on Nov. 15, RESNA will host a webinar to share details about the event. RehabWeek Chicago comprises eight rehabilitation and assistive technology societies “that will come together to foster cross-disciplinary communication and…
Editor’s Notebook: Focusing on CRT Education
‘Tis the season to start planning for professional learning opportunities in 2025.
It’s planning season, the time of year to take stock of what we’ve achieved and to make new plans for 2025. Specifically for Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) professionals — clinicians, providers, repair technicians, etc. — might be looking for upcoming (and current) educational opportunities. — The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America…
Briefly: RESNA to Host Oct. 31 ATP Certification Webinar; VGM to Announce 2025 HME Woman of the Year at Heartland
Featuring the Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America and the VGM Group.
RESNA to Hold Free ATP Certification Program on Oct. 31 The Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) is holding a free ATP Eligibility Pop-Up webinar for industry professionals interested in learning more about becoming Assistive Technology Professionals (ATPs). The hour-long event — starting at 12 noon Eastern on Oct. 31 —…
RESNA to Host CEU Universal Design Webinar on Oct. 17
The 2024 Colin McLaurin Distinguished Lecture will feature Edward Steinfeld, Arch D, FAIA.
The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) will host its 2024 Colin McLaurin Distinguished Lecture on Oct. 17 at the University of Buffalo. In an Oct. 8 bulletin, RESNA said that each year, the association “recognizes a scholar and leader who has made substantial and innovative contributions to the field of…
RESNA Calls for Session Abstracts for 2025 Conference
Next year’s event will be part of RehabWeek in Chicago.
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 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…