Department of Rehabilitation Science & Technology at the University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
Joined September 2018
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Pitt RST retweeted
📢Starting soon! Don’t miss @PittRST's session on Global Initiatives for #AssistiveTechnology, led by
@_ATscale's Head of Global Programmes & Markets, Dr
@Satish_Mishra_
🕙Wed 7 February, 10h Eastern time
🔗tinyurl.com/bdfxh3z3 #ATChangesLives
#ISSVPS #ISSPitt
ALT Event tile for "Global Initiatives for Assistive Technology" with Dr Satish Mishra
Pitt RST retweeted
Pitt's Healthy Home Lab has been awarded a $1M grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to develop technology-enabled solutions to reduce falls and improve the safety of older adults living in public and rental housing. @PittSHRS @PittRST shrs.pitt.edu/news/pitt-s-he…
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We're excited to announce a call for concept notes for SPARK, a new activity that will support development research, partnerships, and capacity strengthening in the U.S. and abroad.
To learn more and apply by April 8th, visit: grants.gov/search-results-de…
ALT A graphic with the words Grant Opportunity Apply Now!
Pitt RST retweeted
🌍💡 Passionate about improving access to #AssistiveTechnology worldwide? @WHO is seeking experts to join its Technical Advisory Group on assistive technology. 🗓️Learn more and apply by March 25th: lnkd.in/drmwUbr3
#ATChangesLives #CallForExperts
ALT Call for experts! Join the Technical Advisory Group on assistive technology. Deadline: 25 March 2024
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The HUD Pittsburgh Field Office visited the University of Pittsburgh’s Healthy Home Laboratory to see HUD grant funding working to enhance the lives of children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.
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First day of my biennium being President of the International Society of Prosthetics & Orthotics following the ISPO World Congress last week. It’s truly an honour. I look forward to working with the Board & National Member Societies to move ISPO forward to further collaboration.
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We are so happy to reunite with our colleagues at the #ISPOcongress23 @ISPO_int
@AlexKamadu
@constantinedp
@otsamantha
@MaryGoldbergPhD
@atdesignguy
@DavidFRusaw
@Asistiva1
Pitt RST retweeted
A year ago the Pitt Healthy Home Laboratory was still a concept. Now it's a vibrant community-based laboratory where where #Pitt & community partners work together to support people to live independently in their home. Here's to a great #HHL team! loom.ly/0iUgQT0
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We are proud to announce that Associate Professor David C. Beck is our new SHRS vice dean, owing to his successful record as a leader in the @PittPAS Department and as associate dean of the Center for Interprofessional Studies (CIP). Read more: shrs.pitt.edu/news/innovator…
ALT David Beck, SHRS vice dean
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If you are attending the International Seating Symposium today, please come and visit us at our booth! We are excited to meet you in person! #ISS2023 @ISS_Pitt
@MaryGoldbergPhD
@atdesignguy
@AlexKamadu
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We are honored to announce @PittCSD Assistant Professor Nancy Gauvin is our new associate dean of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement. Read more: shrs.pitt.edu/news/gauvin-na…
Pitt RST retweeted
Welcome to @PittTweet, Chancellor Gabel! Big shoutout to SHRS Executive Director of Personnel and Operations, Christine Jackson, for representing all of Pitt's staff on the search committee and ensuring our voices were heard. #BoldMovesSHRS
ALT Christine Jackson (far right) poses with Pitt Chancellor Joan T.A. Gabel (second from right)
Pitt RST retweeted
The WHO Wheelchair Service Training Packages (WSTP) are on the ISWP website!
These online, self-paced courses train wheelchair providers at the basic & intermediate levels! Courses are available in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese ➡️ bit.ly/3vHX2pn
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Consider @PittRST for your annual donation, Pitt friendlies!! xoxo
Did you know that you can give to the area that's most meaningful to you? Direct your gift to your SHRS Department or program, or to a special fund or project at pittdayofgiving.com/pages/pd…
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We are excited to announce that the Pitt Healthy Home Lab just joined the @AgeTechCollab from AARP. Our research team looks forward to collaborating on solutions that empower people to choose how they live as they age. #agetech #AgeTechCollaborative
agetechcollaborative.org/
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A huge round of applause to @herlpitt Director and @PittRST Professor Rory Cooper! Today, he was named one of the inspirational inventors that will be inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame (@InventorsHOF) in October. Learn more: prnewswire.com/news-releases… #NIHF2023
Pitt RST retweeted
This Transgender Awareness Week, get up on gender-inclusive language, pronouns and more. Help us continue to make Pitt a safe and inclusive environment for our trans students, peers and colleagues. 🏳️⚧️ pitt.ly/3TDS1Y8
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We are highlighting one of our outstanding team members: Sue Cohen.
🎙️In this interview, she encourages entrepreneurs to “build your networks!” and discusses her research on ecosystem mapping for tech transfer.
Read the full interview here: loom.ly/URf-flM
ALT Meet our team, Sue Cohen. Associate Professor of Business Administration. Headshot of Sue smiling at the camera.
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Thanksgiving break is right around the corner. Here’s what students need to know whether they are traveling home or staying in town: pitt.ly/3TtceA4