Member Links
Notice to SIG-07 Members: Do you represent a technology transfer organization? Do you provide market research services? Do you represent an AT or mainstream manufacturer? Generally, do you have information you feel would be valuable to other SIG07 members and the broader RESNA community? Please
send us your icon (preferably a gif file, about 200 pixels by 200 pixels), a brief description (a short paragragh, about 250 words) and a link to your website. [Please email this information
to: smbauer@buffalo.edu] SB
Below is an introduction to some of our members:
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"Blue Sky Designs applies ergonomics and universal design to develop products that address the needs of people with and without disabilities... at work, at play, and at home. Our universally designed products include the Freedom Tent(TM) available from Eureka and the Garden Rocker(TM) available from the Vertex Corporation."
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"The Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Technology Transfer facilitates the introduction of new products and technologies into the marketplace benefiting persons with disabilities. The T2RERC works with many constituencies including consumers; mainstream and assistive technology companies; universities, and federal laboratories. Please visit our website to review the activities and services of our center. "
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"Finn-Medi Research Ltd is a biotechnology and healthcare technology development company located in Tampere Finland. Company offers tailored expert services for research and business development. It is also in charge of co-ordinating development programmes and developing a joint operating model for the Finn-Medi network in the Tampere region. The basis of our operation is to combine innovation, know-how and entrepreneurship in a manner that serves our customers' business prerequisites and enables the development of our industry, business and the Tampere region into one of the leading Finnish life science centres."
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"The START Centre specializes in the technology transfer, commercialization of research projects, evaluation, training, custom design and installation of a variety of ART applications to assist people with disabilities to achieve their vocational, educational and independent living goals. We work with people of all ages and disabilities to help improve independence and quality of life."
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The Center for Assistive Technology & Environmental Access (CATEA) is one of six research centers within Georgia Tech's College of Architecture. CATEA is supported in its mission by strategic partners and advisory networks. CATEA promotes independence and participation of people with disabilities through assistive technology and environmental access. CATEA advances its mission through a variety of projects that focus on research and development; information dissemination; training and education; and design and technology. We are also the home of the CATEA Consumer Network (CNN).
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What is CNN?
The CCN is a network of elders and people with disabilities, their families and friends. Members of CCN test new prototypes, products and services in order to improve them through focus groups, field-testing and surveys. By signing up and becoming a member of CCN, you will be among the first to preview new developments in these areas and provide input to make them more usable and accessible. As a member you will receive a periodic newsletters to keep you up to date. Membership is free and CCN studies may provide payments to participants. The CCN is an initiative of Georgia Tech's Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access (CATEA).
How Do I Join?
Participation in the CCN is free and easy! People with disabilities, seniors, family members and friends can Sign Up today online ! The CCN Signup Form only takes about 5 to 10 minutes to complete. The Signup Form can also be completed by phone by contacting a CATEA research representative at 1-800-726-9119 (voice or TTY) or 404-894-4960. CCN members will receive periodic notices about paid and unpaid opportunities for involvement in surveys, focus groups and research studies. To learn more about the current work of the CCN and how its research is improving the lives of people with disabilities, please see our latest newsletter. Please contact us with questions or suggestions to improve the CCN.
You can also reach us at:
Georgia Tech's Center for Assistive Technology & Environmental Access (CATEA)
490 Tenth Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30332
Phone: 1-800-726-9119 voice/tty or 404-894-4960
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