Frequently Asked Questions

Two of the better places to start are:

• The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) is a professional society of engineers, therapists, special educators, manufacturers, researchers, advocates and consumers who have a common interest in the field.
• The website for Trace R&D Center, located at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, has outstanding resources.

The field includes:

• Wheeled mobility and seating
• Wheelchair transportation
• Computer accommodation
• Worksite evaluation and accommodation
• Home modification
• Adapted recreation
• Adapted driving
• Augmentative and alternative communication
• Universal design

Assistive technology service providers are needed in a range of settings:

• Schools
• Hospitals
• State vocational rehabilitation agencies
• Developmental centers
• Long-term care facilities
• University-based centers
• Healthcare companies
• Worksite ergonomics practices

Yes. Our program has a long history of working with graduate students from departments throughout the university, as well as mentoring thesis projects that have an assistive technology emphasis. Details are worked out on an individual basis between the student, the student’s home department or program and rehabilitation science faculty.

We do not offer online or distance learning courses at this time.

Generally speaking, graduate students must be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours per semester to qualify for financial aid. Learn more from UB’s Office of Financial Aid.