Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society (RESNA)

Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society (RESNA) A non-profit, professional membership society for people working in assistive technology.

RESNA is the premier professional organization dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of people with disabilities through increasing access to technology solutions. Members include rehabilitation engineers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, researchers, educators, doctors, suppliers, and manufacturers.

Shoutout to Ohio State for hosting Mandela Washington Fellow Thomas Sangungi!Thomas is a physiotherapist from Namibia an...
08/21/2025

Shoutout to Ohio State for hosting Mandela Washington Fellow Thomas Sangungi!
Thomas is a physiotherapist from Namibia and founder of Rundu Mobile Physiotherapy, expanding access to care for people with disabilities. As part of the YALI Fellowship, he’s gaining tools to grow his impact across Namibia and beyond.

08/21/2025

Submissions for RESNA's 2026 Conference at Abilities International are open! Be part of the assistive technology event of the year in Long Beach, CA (March 26–27) or Greater New York (April 30–May 1).

RESNA proudly celebrates National Accessible Air Travel Day!Our Assistive Technology for Air Travel (ATAT) Committee is ...
08/20/2025

RESNA proudly celebrates National Accessible Air Travel Day!
Our Assistive Technology for Air Travel (ATAT) Committee is at the forefront of advocating for accessible, dignified air travel experiences for people with disabilities. From advancing inclusive design to supporting policy change, we’re working to make flying safe and accessible for all. Let’s keep pushing for innovation, accessibility, and equity in every journey!

08/20/2025

📢 Join the Assistive Technology Journal Editorial Board as an Associate Editor!
Are you passionate about advancing research and innovation in assistive technology? The Assistive Technology Journal—RESNA’s flagship publication—is seeking volunteer Associate Editors to help manage peer review and shape the future of the field.

We welcome experts across all areas of assistive technology and rehabilitation engineering, but we are especially seeking leaders in:

✅ Mobility
✅ Hearing
✅ Vision
✅ Prosthetics and Orthotics
✅ Digital Technologies
✅ Emerging Technologies (Robotics, AI, VR and others)

What you’ll do:
• Manage peer review for submissions in your area of expertise
• Recommend editorial decisions based on reviewer feedback
• Help ensure timely publication of cutting-edge research

What you’ll gain:
• Contribute to the advancement of assistive technology research
• Build editorial and academic service experience
• Collaborate with leading researchers and clinicians in the field

📩 Interested? Apply today! Send a CV and cover letter to execoffice@resna.org and complete our expertise survey. There is no set deadline—applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

RESNA’s August Standard, ASE-2 Adaptive Sports Equipment Volume 2: Adaptive Golf Cars, highlights our commitment to incl...
08/18/2025

RESNA’s August Standard, ASE-2 Adaptive Sports Equipment Volume 2: Adaptive Golf Cars, highlights our commitment to inclusive sports. On July 7, Team RESNA hit the greens at the U.S. Adaptive Open Golf Championship, celebrating innovation, inclusion, and incredible talent in action.

Congratulations to RESNA Honorary Fellow Ali Ingersoll on the announcement of her new memoir, Unbreakableish! Through ra...
08/15/2025

Congratulations to RESNA Honorary Fellow Ali Ingersoll on the announcement of her new memoir, Unbreakableish! Through raw stories, dark humor, and powerful honesty, Ali shares what it means to rebuild after life goes off-script. We’re proud to celebrate her voice, resilience, and advocacy. Audiobook coming this fall—stay tuned!

Curious about ATP certification? Join us for RESNA’s Certification Pop-Up on Thursday, Aug. 21, from 12 to 1 p.m. ET on ...
08/14/2025

Curious about ATP certification? Join us for RESNA’s Certification Pop-Up on Thursday, Aug. 21, from 12 to 1 p.m. ET on Zoom. We’ll cover everything from eligibility and work experience to education requirements and walk through a sample application. Bring your questions and get the answers you need, straight from RESNA’s John Sheets.

This event is free and open to all. Registration is required. Join us and get education about RESNA’s certification programs! Learn more here: https://buff.ly/spvdUHK

RESNA’s Standard of the Month is here! This month we’re spotlighting ASE-2 Adaptive Sports Equipment Volume 2—Adaptive G...
08/13/2025

RESNA’s Standard of the Month is here! This month we’re spotlighting ASE-2 Adaptive Sports Equipment Volume 2—Adaptive Golf Cars. This standard sets safety and performance requirements for adaptive golf cars, including tests for speed, stability, and braking. It also offers safety guidance for golf course operators.

Ready to advance your career in assistive technology? Join our interactive AT Fundamentals course, led by a RESNA-author...
08/12/2025

Ready to advance your career in assistive technology? Join our interactive AT Fundamentals course, led by a RESNA-authorized instructor and current ATP. Gain real-world knowledge through engaging activities and receive access to an online ATP practice exam. RESNA members save $175 on registration. Sign up today and take the next step toward ATP eligibility. Learn more here: https://buff.ly/E0h7XgW

08/12/2025

Submissions for RESNA's 2026 Conference at Abilities International are open! Be part of the assistive technology event of the year in Long Beach, CA (March 26–27) or Greater New York (April 30–May 1). Submissions for Long Beach are due this Friday, August 15!

Join RESNA 2026 at Abilities International – Two Coasts, Two Conferences!Be part of the assistive technology event of th...
08/06/2025

Join RESNA 2026 at Abilities International – Two Coasts, Two Conferences!
Be part of the assistive technology event of the year in Long Beach, CA (March 26–27) or Greater New York (April 30–May 1). Network, learn, and earn CEUs with workshops, sessions, and scientific papers.
Call for submissions is now open!
Deadlines: Long Beach – August 15, 2025 | Greater New York – October 3, 2025
Submit your work, connect with experts, and help shape the future of assistive technology.
Learn more: https://buff.ly/aSuTjCN

RESNA recognizes August as Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Awareness Month. We support individuals and families affected b...
08/05/2025

RESNA recognizes August as Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Awareness Month. We support individuals and families affected by SMA and honor their strength. RESNA is proud to support the use of assistive technology that empowers people with SMA in their daily lives. Learn more here: https://buff.ly/9Or2zFo

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