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List of Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers
A network of research and development centers, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), provides a window in the cutting edge of technology innovation in assistive technology. These centers conduct basic and applied research on many aspects of disability. They are a great place to find researchers and graduate students with expertise in your area of interest as well as links to ongoing projects, presentations of findings, and publications.
Accessible Public Transportation (RERC APT)
Researches and develops methods to empower consumers and service providers in the design and evaluation of accessible transportation equipment, information services, and physical environments.
Contact:
Aaron Steinfeld, Principal Investigator
P: 412-268-6346
E: steinfeld@cmu.edu
Advancement of Cognitive Technologies (RERC-ACT)
Conducts research and development on assistive technologies for people with cognitive disabilities.
Contact:
Cathy Bodine, Principal Investigator
P: 1-800-255-3477
E: rerc.act@ucdenver.edu
Communication Enhancement (AAC-RERC)
Conducts a comprehensive program of research, development, training, and dissemination activities that seek to improve technologies for individuals who rely on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) technologies.
Contact:
Frank DeRuyter, Co-Principal Investigator
P: 919-684-6271
E: aac-rerc@mc.duke.edu
Builds and tests components of an innovative model of aural rehabilitation (AR) tools, services, and training in order to assure a better match between hearing technologies and individuals in their natural environments.
Contact:
Matthew H. Bakke, Principal Investigator
P: 202-651-5335
E: RERC-HE@gallaudet.edu
Knowledge Translation for Technology Transfer (KT4TT)
Studies and applies the theory and practice of knowledge translation (KT) to the knowledge outputs of NIDRR technology grantees.
Contact:
Joseph Lane, Principal Investigator
P: 716-829-3266
E: joelane@buffalo.edu
Identifies existing and needed recreational and fitness technologies for people with disabilities; and determines feasibility, efficacy, and safety of various recreational and exercise technologies in improving health and function for people with disabilities.
Contact:
James H. Rimmer, Principal Investigator
P: 312-413-9651
E: jrimmer@uic.edu
Robotics and Telemanipulation Machines Assisting Recovery from Stroke Rehabilitation (MARS-RERC)
Evaluates the utility of simple robotic devices for providing rehabilitation therapy after hemispheric stroke.
Contact:
Jim Patton, Co-Principal Investigator
P: 312/238-1277
E: j-patton@northwestern.edu
Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute (S-K RERC)
Develops new technology and methods for understanding, assessment and rehabilitation of blindness and visual impairment.
Contact:
Deborah Gilden, Associate Director
P: 415-345-2110, ex. 2114
E: RERC@ski.org
Successful Aging with Disability: Optimizing Participation Through Technology (OPTT-RERC)
Develops and delivers cutting-edge technologies for identification, evaluation, and rehabilitation of motor processes that facilitate or impede functional performance, employment, and community participation for individuals aging with and into disability.
Contact:
Carolee J. Winstein, Co-Principal Investigator
P: 323-442-2903
E: agingrerc@usc.edu
Wheelchair Transportation Safety (RERC WTS)
Conducts research that advances the safety, usability, and independence of people who remain seated in their wheelchairs when traveling in motor vehicles.
Contact:
Lawrence W. Scheneider, Co-Principal Investigator
P: 734-936-1103
E: lws@umich.edu
Wireless Technologies (WIRELESS RERC)
Promotes equitable access to and use of wireless technologies by persons with disabilities; and encourages adoption of Universal Design in future generations of wireless technologies.
Contact:
Michael Jones, Co-Director or Helena Mitchell, Co-Director
P: 404-367-1348
E: rerc@wirelessrerc.org
Workplace Accommodations (Work RECR)
Identifies, develops and promotes new assistive and universally designed technologies that maximize independence and participation of people with disabilities in the workplace.
Contact:
Karen Milchus, Principal Investigator
P: 800-726-9119
E: workrerc@coa.gatech.edu
