Special Interest Group on Technology
Transfer
Welcome!
The Special Interest Group on Technology Transfer (SIG07) provides a forum for persons interested in methods, practices and resources related to market research, technology development, product design, technology transfer and commercialization pertaining to accessible and assistive products benefiting people with disabilities and elders.
Mission
SIG07 provides a persistent forum for the exchange of ideas and information between SIG07 members; with the RESNA community and with the world-at-large. SIG07 provides a portal to member knowledge, expertise and resources; provides training and fosters academic and business collaborations. SIG07 is a proud affiliate of RESNA and undertakes activities that support the RESNA mission.
Overview
SIG-07 provides a forum for persons interested in the identification
of needs, the development of technology and the application of this
technology to accessible and assistive products benefitting persons
with disabilities. There are many sources of technology including
federal laboratories, universities, and the entire private sector.
Factors facilitating technology development and product introduction
include: markt demand; legislation that increases demand for assistive
or accessible products; technological innovation; legislation that
provides support for technology development; and application of
universal and transgenerational design concepts to mainstream products.
Barriers hindering technology development and product introduction
include: small markets; reimbursement caps set by public and third
party payers; challenging technical and design considerations; access
to dispersed and heterogeneous consumer populations during product
design and validation; and resource constraints common to most AT
manufacturers. Interested readers can review a
comprehensive model and terminology for technology transfer
developed by Joe Lane at the RERC on Technology Transfer.
Who We Are
We currently have more than 40 members representing
the private sector (manufacturers, distributors), consumers, federal
agencies and the clinical and academic communities. If you are interested
in joining SIG-07 you can apply through the RESNA
website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact
Dianne Goodwin or Steve Bauer.
Contact Information:
Objectives:
- Advance the methods and practice of technology transfer
- Advance the methods and practice of product development
- Provide access to information, expertise and resources facilitating product development, technology transfer, and commercialization
- Pursue collaborations with other RESNA SIG and PSG
Announcements:
- Send us a description of your business or organization, a web link and your logo (if available) for inclusion on the SIG07 website! Please send this information to Steve Bauer.
- We need reviewers for technology transfer related papers for the RESNA 2008 Conference. Please contact Dianne or Steve.
- Please submit your technology transfer related papers for the RESNA 2008 Conference. If you do – Dianne and Steve will buy you a beer!
- Please give us feedback on ideas for SIG07 workshops and pre-conference topics. So far we’re planning an SBIR/STTR pre-conference workshop. SIG07 members have expressed interest for: 1) market research; 2) ergonomics and 3) product design.
- Some of us are looking at the application of the ICF model to clinical practice and public policy (E.g. The impact of legislation on product development and technology transfer). Interested and prepared for active discussion? Please contact Steve.
SIG-07 Meeting Summaries:
Conferences
Website Update:
- Please email comments on the SIG-07 website to Steve Bauer
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