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Welcome to my web site. I hope you find some useful information here.

I have gathered information on a wide variety of assistive technology and engineering topics on this site. Not only is it a good resource for reminding me what I have already learned, but it also provides web surfers the opportunity to learn a bit about assistive technology. I am not selling any products or services through this site, but if you have question or problem please email me and I will try to assist.

The number one type question I receive is where do I find an assistive technology job, internship, or training. I am working on putting together some up to date resources. Check out my Employment page. I hope to soon have a good list of internships and co-ops available in the U.S. for students wishing to gain experience in the field of assistive technology.

I have also been gathering a list of links to rehabilitation engineering and assistive technology specialist job descriptions. Check out "Rehabilitation Technology Job Descriptions" on my Links page. If you know where other job descriptions are posted on line, please let me know so I can add them to the list.

You may use any information or images on this site, so long as they are used for educational purposes and you do not make a profit from their usage. And remember, information you find on any web site should be taken with a grain of salt.

As defined in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Rehabilitation engineering means the systematic application of engineering sciences to design, develop, adapt, test, evaluate, apply, and distribute technological solutions to problems confronted by individuals with disabilities in functional areas, such as mobility, communications, hearing, vision, and cognition, and in activities associated with employment, independent living, education, and

integration into the community.

Rehabilitation technology means the systematic application of technologies, engineering methodologies, or scientific principles to meet the needs of, and address the barriers confronted by, individuals with disabilities in areas that include education, rehabilitation, employment, transportation, independent living, and recreation. The term includes rehabilitation engineering, assistive technology devices, and assistive technology services.

News & Downloads

New Web Address

I have updated my URL from http://rehabengineer.homestead.com to http://www.rehabengineer.com/. All pages will still be accessible at either URL.

Resources Guides in Alabama

Directory of Resources for Persons who are Blind or have Low Vision - pdf file

OASIS Resource Guide - pdf file

What's a podcast? you ask... Podcasts distribute audio files, usually MP3, using and RSS feed or Atom Syndication via the Internet. Video files can also be distributed, which is referred to as a vodcast. I became really intersted in podcasts this Feburary when EASI did a 2 part web training on the subject. If you know of any assistive technology related podcasts, please let me know and I will add them to this list.

Equal Access to Software and Information has 2 podcasts:

Barrier Free IT - Tips and Tricks

Its About People, Not Technology

Educational AT podcast

BEST Podcast

Beth Case - disability related topics

Disability 411

AT for students with disabilities

Tuning in AT

Special needs camp in Alabama

Camp ASCCA Podcast