Hosted by RESNA’s Maker Special Interest Group

Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET

Abstract:

Do-it-yourself (DIY) assistive technology (AT) has immense potential to bridge critical gaps in accessibility and empower individuals with disabilities to make their voices heard. However, navigating the landscape of DIY AT can be daunting for community-based “makers”, service providers looking for accessible solutions for clients, and individuals seeking personalized solutions themselves. This session introduces a guide developed by the RESNA Maker Special Interest Group, designed to make DIY AT more approachable for these specific demographics.

Our interactive presentation will include a review of this resource and will give participants the opportunity to provide feedback, walk through case studies, and receive clear direction on ways to begin cultivating a culture of making in their communities. The guide being presented is aimed to demystify the DIY AT process, beginning by establishing foundational knowledge of assistive technology as well as offering clear definitions of relevant terms, key stakeholders, and common service delivery models. Other topics, such as when to use DIY solutions as compared to commercially available options, are also covered. To demonstrate this process, case studies are included that showcase real-world examples of successful DIY AT projects, detailing the entire process from identifying a need, to iterating, and implementing a solution. Participants will also have the opportunity to propose their own case studies to the group during the session for feedback from the Maker SIG team and other audience members.

Participants in this session will not simply receive information; they will actively engage with the guide's content through interactive exercises and discussions. Our goal is to equip attendees with tangible takeaways, enabling them to confidently initiate and support DIY AT initiatives within their respective workplaces and communities. By sharing this resource and its practical application, we aim to empower participants to take steps towards improving accessibility in their communities through user-centered design.

Learning outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this presentation participants will:

1. Identify three key considerations for determining when DIY assistive technology is a more appropriate solution than commercially available options.
2. Recommend three or more specific resources from the guide's appendix that could support a new DIY assistive technology initiative in their community or workplace.
3. Describe two or more effective strategies for fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders in the DIY assistive technology creation process.

This webinar is currently under review by RESNA’s Education Committee for 0.1 IACET CEUs.

Speakers: Christina Maragioglio-Esposito, MS, ATP, RET, Antoinette Verdone, MSBME, ATP, RET, & Jessica Smith

Please use this time to ask us any questions about RESNA's certification programs. During this time, we will focus on ATP eligibility, the value of our certification program, and our continuing education requirement. A RESNA staff member will walk you through the Eligibility Requirements, and answer questions such as:

• What qualifies as “AT direct service work experience?”
• What college degrees fit the “Rehab Science” category?
• How long does it take to the get the work experience? Are we talking forever, or something less than that?  

This is a free event for anyone interested in the ATP certification program. Registration is required. No CE or contact hours will be awarded for this webinar.

Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Eastern

Location: Zoom via RESNA Learn

Title: Introducing ErGO-Scan: Pressure Mapping Designed for Clinical Seating Assessments

Speaker(s): 

Jen Cullen

Tekscan: your trusted technology partner.

Quality - Tekscan, Inc. is committed to quality. Sensor design, manufacturing, and production happen at ISO 9001:2008 compliant & 13485:2016 registered Tekscan headquarters.. Our Technical Team is made up of electrical and mechanical engineers who consult directly with customers throughout each step of the sensor design process, from conception through production.

Innovation - Tekscan is a high technology company always pushing the limits through continuous innovation to maintain its world leading position in the area of tactile sensing. The company invests over 14% of its revenues on R&D and Innovation, similar to Google and Microsoft, and higher than the industry averages of Health & Medical (12%) and Computer & Electronics (8.8%) and much higher than the average US company (under 5%).

Company Growth - Tekscan has experienced continued growth. While we are a US company, half of our business is international. Tekscan has earned a ranking on the Inc. 5000, the business magazine’s annual listing of the fastest-growing private companies in America.

Longevity - Thanks to standing on solid financial ground, Tekscan has been able to dedicate significant resources and money to invest in itself through expanded production capabilities. Because we have no debt as a company, our customers can be confident they are making a smart and solid investment when they choose Tekscan.

Pricing: Free for RESNA members; $15 for non-members

Completion of this webinar and all required components earns 1 Contact Hour.

Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Eastern

Location: Zoom via RESNA Learn

Title: Webinar Series: Building a Streamlined AT Assessment System in K-12 Schools (Part Four:

From Recommendation to Reality - IEP Language, Services & Sustainable AT
Systems)

Speaker: Sharvari Dixit, OTR/L, ATP, Empower AT Services

Pricing: Free for RESNA members; $45 for non-members

Abstract: By the time assessment data and trial evidence are in hand, the clinical work is only half finished. This session addresses the second half: converting a feature-based recommendation into IEP-ready language, determining appropriate AT service minutes, and building an implementation plan that survives contact with a real classroom. Participants will learn to write recommendation language that ties a documented barrier to a specific assistive feature and functional outcome, determine service minutes based on the complexity of support needed rather than the number of tools recommended, and plan for monitoring and follow-up that keeps AT responsive as demands change. The session also addresses why well-matched AT plans often break down after they leave the IEP meeting - examining shared responsibility across the IEP team, student engagement and voice, and common barriers to implementation. Using five composite case studies spanning different grade levels, disability categories, and service settings - including the session's running case study - participants will practice applying these principles across varied real-world scenarios. Tools referenced throughout, including Read&Write and Mindomo, are drawn from the presenter's direct clinical experience in K–12 settings and do not constitute endorsement or promotion of any product.

Currently under review for IACET credit approval. 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Translate feature-based assessment findings into IEP-ready recommendation language that connects a
documented barrier to a specific assistive feature and functional outcome
2. Determine appropriate AT service minutes based on the complexity of support needs rather than the number
of tools recommended
3. Develop an implementation and monitoring plan that specifies roles, training needs, and follow-up
procedures
4. Identify common reasons well-matched AT plans break down after the IEP meeting, and apply strategies
that build shared responsibility across the team
5. Apply feature-based recommendation, service planning, and collaboration principles across varied student
profiles through case-based practice

Currently under review for IACET credit approval. 

Target Audience

Assistive Technology specialists, occupational therapists, special education teachers, speech-language pathologists, and related service providers working in K–12 settings.

Completion of this webinar and all required components earns 0.1 IACET CEU.

Several types of activities are used throughout the course to reinforce topics and increase knowledge retention. These activities include open ended questions from the instructor to the students, poll questions, quizzes, group activities and discussions. This interactive learning technique is based on sound adult learning theories.

COURSE FEATURES: 

Taught by an authorized RESNA instructor and current ATP
Collaboration with classmates
Real-world learning activities and scenarios
Access to online ATP Practice Exam - complete with diagnostic scoring

Online instructor-led courses will meet two times per week in the evening for 2 hours. Course length is 4 weeks. All class sessions will be recorded for unlimited view and review by course participants – including 60-day access following the last class. Participants will be granted access to their course instructor for the duration of the class schedule. All course information will be communicated to you directly, including delivery of all class materials.

Registration Fees:  $675 RESNA members $875 nonmembers 

• The registration fee includes a digital copy of "Fundamentals in Assistive Technology, 4th Edition".

CEUs: Completion of this course and all required components will earn 1.60 IACET CEUs.

*AT Fundamentals course CEUs may not be used for ATP certification renewal.*

RESNA has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 21670 Ridgetop Circle, Suite 170, Sterling, VA 20166: (703) 506-3275

Live Webinar Date:07/28/2026.

TITLE: Theodoor:  Inside Rifton: What’s New and What’s Next

SPEAKER(S): Zach Huleatt, PT, SCS and Andres Hinkey

An interactive session featuring direct insights from Rifton's Head of Product Development and Head of Sales. We'll explore the latest updates and new features across key Rifton adaptive equipment lines - Tricycles, the Hygiene and Toileting System (HTS), Tricycle, and Activity Chairs. Hear firsthand about recent enhancements designed to improve clinical outcomes and user experience, then get an exclusive sneak peek at what's coming next in Rifton product development. Whether you're a long-time Rifton user or looking to stay current with the latest innovations in pediatric rehabilitation, this session delivers direct perspective from the leaders shaping Rifton's next generation of products.

Pricing: Free for RESNA members; $15 for non-members

CEUs/CONTACT HOURS: Completion of this webinar and all required components will earn 1 Contact Hour.

Live Webinar Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Abstract: Gathering assessment data is only the beginning of the AT process. The real clinical work happens in what comes next: translating functional data into defensible tool recommendations through systematic feature matching and structured trials. This session focuses on the decision-making engine of AT practice — how practitioners move from a documented access barrier to a trialed, evidence-supported recommendation. Participants will learn to apply a hypothesis-driven feature matching framework. They will also learn to design and document AT trials that produce defensible data, and to interpret trial results — including negative outcomes — as meaningful clinical information. Using a running case study, the session walks through feature matching and tool walkthroughs for reading access, written output, and writing organization. This work culminates in a complete feature-based recommendation statement that is ready to be translated into IEP language in Part 4. The tools referenced throughout this session — including Read&Write, OrbitNote, and Mindomo — are examples drawn from the presenter's direct clinical experience in K–12 settings. They are used to illustrate specific AT features in practice and do not constitute endorsement or promotion of any product.

Speaker: Sharvari Dixit, OTR/L, ATP, Empower AT Services

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1.Define feature matching and explain why it begins with the access barrier rather than the tool

2. Design a structured AT trial — including task selection, the feature being tested, conditions, and data to be collected — that produces defensible, documentable evidence

3. Interpret both positive and negative trial results as clinical evidence

4. Apply a hypothesis-driven framework to match specific tool features to documented
student barriers

5. Construct a feature-based recommendation statement that connects assessment data to
expected functional outcomes

Pricing: Non-Members: $45.00

Free for members! 

Completion of this webinar and all required components earns 0.1 IACET CEU.

Live Webinar Date:06/23/2026.

TITLE: Theodoor: An Easy-Install Automatic Door Opener

SPEAKER(S): Dr. Jeff Ackerman, Co-Founder & CEO, Doorbotics and Sevy Swift, Co-Founder & COO, Doorbotics

Our mission is to remove barriers in the home. Theodoor attaches to your existing swing door and helps people open the door without waiting for help, without drilling, rewiring, or modifying the home.

Pricing: Free for RESNA members; $15 for non-members

CEUs/CONTACT HOURS: Completion of this webinar and all required components will earn 1 Contact Hour.

Live Webinar Date:06/17/2026.

TITLE: Building a Streamlined AT Assessment System in K-12 Schools (Part Two: Functional AT Assessment: Tools, Templates & Data Collection)

Presenter: Sharvari Dixit, OTR/L, ATP, Empower AT Services

Abstract:

Effective assistive technology assessment in K–12 schools requires a systematic, evidence-based process for gathering and interpreting functional data. This session focuses on the assessment engine of the AT process — how practitioners observe students in context, gather meaningful data through records and team input, and use formative assessment tools to make defensible, educationally relevant AT decisions. Participants will explore practitioner-developed tools designed to support IEP teams at the point of referral, build skills in structured classroom observation using a narrative framework that distinguishes access barriers from behavioral concerns, and learn to interpret formative reading and writing assessment data in ways that directly inform AT decision-making. A running case study grounds every concept in a real student profile, illustrating how the full assessment process unfolds from referral to hypothesis.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

 Define functional AT assessment and distinguish it from diagnostic evaluation

2. Describe the purpose and use of the AT Referral Form and AT Consideration Checklist

3. Identify access barriers through structured classroom observation

4. Conduct purposeful data gathering using records, team input, and formative tools

5. Interpret formative reading and writing assessment results to inform AT decisions

Pricing: Free for RESNA members; $45 for non-members

CEUs: Completion of this webinar and all components earns 0.1 IACET CEUs.

Live Webinar Date:06/03/2026.

TITLE: Helping Clients Make Informed Decisions with the Wheelchair Functional Impact Tool (WC-FIT)

Presenters: Tori Fallgren, PT, D.P.T., NCS, ATP & Mandy McDonald, MS, OTL, ATP

Abstract:

The Wheelchair Functional Impact Tool (WC‑FIT) is a free, educational self‑report tool designed to help individuals with new‑onset mobility impairment and their caregivers engage in meaningful discussions with the treatment team about wheeled mobility options. Its primary goal is to support shared understanding of how mobility devices may influence function, participation, and daily activities for the individual.  The shared decision-making the WC-FIT facilitates is central to client empowerment.

Informed by the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), the WC‑FIT conceptualizes the mobility device as an environmental factor and prompts users to consider its impact across body functions and structures, activities, and participation. The tool allows users to evaluate and compare the functional impact of multiple mobility devices in a consistent, structured format.

Clients and caregivers complete the WC‑FIT outside of therapy time and then review the results with the primary treatment team. This helps optimize efficiency during therapy appointments, minimize clinician’s influence on responses, and can enhance interdisciplinary communication. Responses across nine categories provide insight into the client’s understanding of functional advantages and limitations associated with different devices, as well as their needs, values, and preferences. This information helps guide equipment recommendations and supports informed, client‑centered decision‑making.

With this webinar we will focus on the following:

Brief outline of the reason the WC-FIT was developed
Review of how the WC-FIT content was validated and discussion of the qualitative study that helped us structure the WC-FIT to make it clinically friendly/usable
Tips for successful use in different clinical arenas with different resources
Short Case Studies
How to access the WC-FIT

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Identify the purpose of the WC-FIT in supporting clinical decision-making and client-centered care for mobility device selection
Demonstrate understanding of how the WC-FIT can be used to address the needs of people with different kinds of mobility impairments while remaining user-friendly and accessible in multiple treatment arenas (inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient clinics, rural areas) with differing resources (lots of trial equipment and support available vs. minimal trial equipment available).
Use the WC-FIT to analyze the impact of wheeled mobility devices on a client’s future functional outcomes across multiple ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health) domains through case studies
Locate the WC-FIT, which is open access on MyShepherdConnection.org

Pricing: Free for RESNA members; $45 for non-members

CEUs: Completion of this webinar and all components earns 0.1 IACET CEUs.