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RESNA — Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society

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About

RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America) is a non-profit interdisciplinary membership organisation founded in 1979 that sets professional standards for occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, engineers, and AT suppliers.

What It Does

RESNA offers the ATP (Assistive Technology Professional) and CRTS (Complex Rehabilitation Technology Supplier) certifications. Its public-facing website provides a certified-supplier locator to help people find accredited local AT professionals, position papers on AT funding and policy, technical standards publications, and information on state Assistive Technology Act programmes funded through NIDILRR.

Who It Helps

People with physical, sensory, and cognitive disabilities looking for qualified AT professionals and seating specialists; AT practitioners seeking certification and continuing education; and advocates working to improve AT access and insurance reimbursement.

Who it helps

physical disability
wheelchair users
communication disability
sensory disability

Details

Cost
Freemium
Age groups
  • Adult (26+)

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