Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Eastern

Location: Zoom via RESNA Learn

Title: Tech Tuesday with Doorbotics

Speakers: 

Dr. Jeff Ackerman 
Co-Founder & CEO, Doorbotics

Sevy Swift
Co-Founder & COO, Doorbotics

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

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

Date: Wednesday, June 17, 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 Two: Functional AT Assessment: Tools, Templates & Data Collection)

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

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

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.

Currently under review for IACET credit approval. 

Learning Outcomes

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

1. 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

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.

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.

Hosted by RESNA’s Wheeled Mobility Special Interest Group

Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Time: 7pm - 8pm ET

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:

1. Brief outline of the reason the WC-FIT was developed
2. 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
3. Tips for successful use in different clinical arenas with different resources
4. Short Case Studies
5. How to access the WC-FIT

Learning outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this presentation participants will:

1. Identify the purpose of the WC-FIT in supporting clinical decision-making and client-centered care for mobility device selection
2. 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).
3. 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
4. Locate the WC-FIT, which is open access on MyShepherdConnection.org

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

Speakers: Tori Fallgren, PT, D.P.T., NCS, ATP & Mandy McDonald, MS, OTL, ATP (See Speaker Bios here)

Live Webinar Date:05/26/2026.

TITLE: Mobility at a Glance: A Technical Introduction to the HomeBrace MyEcc Systems 

SPEAKER: Ryan Cavender, Technical Support & Education Manager

Stealth is a U.S. manufacturer with 27 years of experience in the rehab market. Launched in 1999, Stealth Products began in response to a need for versatile, high quality head and neck positioning systems, as well as switch site location hardware.

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:05/20/2026.

TITLE: Building a Streamlined AT Assessment System in K-12 Schools (Part One: Foundations and Identification

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

Abstract: School-based Assistive Technology (AT) processes often break down before assessment even begins. Educators may be unsure what AT is, when it is appropriate, or how to describe student needs in a way that leads to a meaningful referral. This webinar introduces the foundational concepts needed to build a functional, defensible AT process in K–12 schools.

Participants will examine why AT systems are often fragmented, how IDEA and the IEP process shape AT consideration, and why structured identification and referral practices are essential. The session will distinguish universal supports, targeted supports, and AT; discuss common referral triggers and referral pitfalls; and emphasize the importance of defining functional access barriers before moving into assessment. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how to guide teams toward appropriate AT consideration and how strong problem definition leads to more focused, efficient, and educationally relevant AT assessments.

This is part one of a four-part webinar series. RESNA plans to offer the remaining parts of the series, but the schedule has not yet been set. Participants may contact the instructor for more information.

Learning Outcomes

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

Explain why AT identification and referral processes in K–12 schools are often inconsistent or ineffective and describe the need for a streamlined school-based AT Assessment workflow.
Distinguish between universal supports, targeted supports, and Assistive Technology when considering student access to instruction and participation.
Identify functional indicators that suggest an AT referral may be appropriate in a school setting.
Describe how to define an AT-related problem in functional, task-based terms rather than diagnostic or vague language.
Apply structured referral and consideration tools to improve the quality of IEP team decision-making before formal AT assessment begins.

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: April 7, 2026

PRESENTER: Emma M. Smith

WEBINAR OVERVIEW: Join Assistive Technology Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Emma Smith, for this informational webinar introducing two new article formats designed to strengthen the connection between research and real-world AT practice.

The journal is now accepting submissions for:

• Assistive Technology Guidelines — rigorous, evidence-based recommendations supporting clinical decision-making.
• Assistive Technology Notes — concise, practitioner-focused summaries translating current research into clear, actionable insight

These new formats aim to provide clinicians, educators, and rehabilitation engineers with timely, accessible guidance grounded in the latest evidence. Dr. Smith will provide an overview of the purpose, structure, and submission expectations for each article type. 

This is a free event open to anyone.

CEUs/CONTACT HOURS: Not awarded for this webinar.

Live Webinar Date:03/4/2026.

TITLE: Navigating Automotive Mobility: From Assessment to Independent Driving with NMEDA

SPEAKERS:

Cassy Churchill, Senior Marketing Manager, BraunAbility

This panel session will explore the full range of automotive mobility solutions for individuals with disabilities and their support networks. Attendees will gain a foundational understanding of adaptive driving equipment, vehicle modifications, and accessible transportation options. Panelists will walk through the typical process, from initial inquiry and evaluation to driver training, funding, and vehicle selection, offering practical guidance and real-world examples. Presenters will highlight key referral points, assessment considerations, and communication strategies to help ensure timely and appropriate support at each stage. Funding resources and advocacy tools will also be covered, equipping attendees with knowledge to better guide individuals toward safe, independent mobility.

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:02/24/2026.

TITLE: AIREZ Custom Seating Systems from Matrix Seating USA: Engineered Precision. Personal Fit. 

SPEAKER: Ana Endsjo, MOTR/L, CLT, Director of Clinical Education and Marketing

Matrix Seating USA specializes in advanced custom wheelchair seating solutions that combine digital design, clinical insight, and innovative materials to improve comfort, skin protection, and functional outcomes. The company focuses on clinically driven products and education to support ATPs, clinicians, and end users across a wide range of mobility needs.

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:01/27/2026.

TITLE: Advanced Integrated Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) with Restorative Therapies RT300 and Xcite2: Clinical Applications for Stroke and Multiple Sclerosis

SPEAKERS: Colleen Connaughton, PT, DPT and Laurie Magerfleisch, PT, DPT

WEBINAR ABSTRACT:  Part 1 of this series focused on the theory and application of FES for individuals with neurological injuries, demonstrating the role of FES in promoting mobility and reducing secondary complications after spinal cord injury. Part 2 expands on these concepts, highlighting individuals with stroke and multiple sclerosis. The instructors will demonstrate the role of FES in enhancing function, improving participation in the home and community, and quality of life. They will also explore the role of FES as a neuromodulatory technique for reduction in spasticity and tone. Participants will gain an understanding of home and clinic motorized and task-specific FES systems that support Activity Based Therapy (ABT) interventions to enhance function and promote neuroplasticity.

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

TOPIC: Emerging Technologies