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We’re excited to welcome three new members to the RESNA Board of Directors starting August 1, 2025: • Ana Allegretti, PhD, OTR, ATP • Julienne Brown, PT, DPT, NCS, ATP/SMS • Cara Masselink, PhD, OTR/L, ATP, HCPS We look forward to their leadership through July 31, 2028!

Now accepting proposals for RESNA 2026 sessions, workshops & papers—submit for Long Beach, Greater New York, or both! Topics include AI in AT, AAC, smart home tech & more. Deadlines: • Long Beach: Aug 1, 2025 • NY: Oct 3, 2025 Details: resna.org/Events/RESNA-2…

Looking to deepen your assistive tech knowledge? Join RESNA’s 4-week AT Fundamentals Course—led by a RESNA-authorized instructor and ATP. Includes group discussions, quizzes, and a practice exam. RESNA members save up to $275! Register: resna.org/Events/AT-Fund…

Join us in celebrating Disability Pride Month and 35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act. RESNA honors the achievements of people with disabilities and promotes awareness, inclusion, and accessibility for all.

Happy Fourth of July from RESNA!

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 | 12 p.m. ET Learn how an interdisciplinary team from Thomas Jefferson University combined industrial design, occupational therapy, and physical therapy to develop more compact, portable mobility devices for children with disabilities.

RESNA and Abilities International Conference 2026 Long Beach CA: March 26-27 New York Metro: April 30-May 1 Featuring CEUs, expert sessions, and hands-on assistive tech Pre-register by June 30 for early bird pricing! #register-interest" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">abilities.com/abilities-inte…

Now Open for Public Comment: RESNA’s draft WC-19 Position Paper on wheelchairs used as seats in motor vehicles is available for review until July 21, 2025. Your input is essential to help ensure safety and improve standards. Download and comment: resna.org/About/RESNA-Ne…

Join RESNA's October webinar, "Identifying and Overcoming Barriers to Gaining Access to AAC" with Amy Bereiter, M.S., CCC-SLP, ATP, BCS-CL, and Wendy Lybrand, M.S., CCC-SLP. Gain valuable insights into identifying and overcoming barriers to #AT tools. buff.ly/4eAYD4t

Interested in our AT Fundamentals course? Secure your spot today for our October/November course! Led by a certified ATP, this training seminar will provide a comprehensive review of AT concepts and industry best practices. Register today: buff.ly/3zJj0O2

Interested in RESNA's ATP certification? Join our live drop-in session tomorrow, Thursday, September 26, at 12:00 p.m. ET to get all your questions on #RESNA certification programs answered. #AT #ATP Register now: buff.ly/4ehjL03

Join RESNA President, Jim Lenker, on Thursday, October 17 at 6:15 p.m. ET for an engaging conversation with RESNA’s 2024 Colin McLaurin Distinguished Lectureship awardee, Edward Steinfeld, Arch.D., FAIA. Register now: buff.ly/3MaUiJ5

Last chance to register for today's webinar with Lee Kirby, MD, FRCPC taking place at 12:00 p.m. ET. Learn about the free online resources that comprise the Wheelchair Skills Program. Don't miss out, register now: buff.ly/3zd7jPH

🌟 Celebrating National Rehabilitation Awareness Week! 🌟 Join us in celebrating the work of rehabilitation experts and the advancements in technology that are transforming lives every day! #RehabAwarenessWeek #PowerOfRehab #AT #RESNA

Don’t miss RESNA’s 2024 Colin McLaurin Distinguished Lectureship awardee, Edward Steinfeld, Arch.D., FAIA, as he explores The Evolution of Universal Design. Register and join us on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 5:15 p.m. ET. buff.ly/3MaUiJ5

You still have time to register for our September webinar session with Lee Kirby, MD, FRCPC, taking place on Wednesday, September 18! Gain insights into the free online resources that comprise the Wheelchair Skills Program. #AT #RESNA Register now: buff.ly/4bOrzV0

Last chance to become an ATP Guidance Program mentor! Don’t miss out on the benefits, including a $300 quarterly honorarium, up to six contact hours towards ATP renewal, and more. #RESNA Apply now: buff.ly/3WCMFBg

Have you been keeping up with the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games? Drop your favorite moment so far in the comments and be sure to read the Assistive Technology Journal's latest editorial focused on AT access at this year's Games. #Paralympics2024 buff.ly/3X4v445

Meet Richard He, a member from part of team Haptic Hero, winner of RESNA's 2024 Student Design Challenge! Hear how Richard became interested in assistive technology, what inspired the creation of Haptic Hero, and how RESNA has impacted him. Read more: buff.ly/3AHPNTU

Have you registered for RESNA's upcoming webinar yet? Join us for a session with Lee Kirby, MD, FRCPC on Wednesday, September 18, and gain insights into free online resources that comprise the Wheelchair Skills Program! Register now: buff.ly/4bOrzV0