CAT Staff & Affiliates

Joe Lane engages government, academic and industry sectors in the issues associated with systematically generating technology-based innovations with beneficial socioeconomic impacts.
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Kimberly Naus coordinates the training services for the Center for Assistive Technology including individual and group training for consumers, school districts, counselors, and other service providers.
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Sue Arnold is responsible for website design and content, pre/post material submission for publications and presentations for the Center on KT4TT.
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Erin is an Occupational Therapist and UB alumnus, who works directly with individuals with various disabilities to evaluate and implement assistive technology that facilitates independence and attainment of their goals.

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Jen Flagg has more than a decade of experience in the commercialization of medical and assistive technology devices.
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Ivan Gonzalez works with persons involved in CAT's client services through State contracts, School districts or private payment who have previously participated in CAT's assessment services.
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Jim Leahy leads the “Participatory Observer Project” for the Center on KT4TT at the University at Buffalo.
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Michelle Lockett develops relationships with other NIDILRR technology grantees in search of barriers and best practices involved in the process of product development and technology transfer. 
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Jim Peron directs the Center’s Design and Fabrication Shop where he designs and fabricates in any and all materials.
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As a project team member for 14 years, Dr. Vathsala Stone has designed all of our research projects as well as our evaluation programs.
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Douglas Whitford processes loan requests for the New Your State Commission for the Blind.
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Christine works with people of different abilities with The Center for Assistive Technology Client Services, and training clients to reach their educational and professional goals with Assistive Technology.

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As a graphic designer with CAT since 1999, Laurie Yarnes has been instrumental in designing creative promotional material to enhance the Center on KT4TT.
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