Tag: RESNA
RESNA broadens format of Assistive Technology journal
March 23, 2026HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) will begin accepting submissions in two new formats – assistive technology guidelines and assistive technology notes – for its Assistive Technology journal.
The organization says the formats have been created to strengthen the connection between assistive technology research and clinical practice, ensuring that practitioners, educators and rehabilitation engineers have time access...
RESNA launches new innovation award as part of Developers Showcase
January 14, 2026HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) has launched the Denis K. Anson Innovation Award, a $500 cash prize that will be presented to the “Audience Favorite” winner of the 2026 Developer’s Showcase at the Abilities International Accessibility Conference, March 26-27 in Los Angeles. The award is named in honor of RESNA Fellow and tech guru Denis Anson, who passed away last November after a four-year...
RESNA looks to boost membership among ATPs
December 19, 2025Liz Beaulieu, Editor
WASHINGTON – As part of its strategic plan for 2026, the Rehabilitation Engineering and Technology Society of America (RESNA) has set a goal of closing the gap between the number of assistive technology professionals (ATPs) and the number of RESNA members.
Currently, there are about 4,700 ATPs nationwide, but only 1,400 are RESNA members.
“The idea behind this is to get more of our ATPs to join RESNA as members,” said Andrea...
CRT organizations set stage for 2026
December 11, 2025HME News Staff
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - The National Coalition for Assistive & Rehab Technology (NCART), as well as five other industry organizations, will host a webcast on Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. EST outlining their accomplishments in 2025 and their priorities for 2026 and beyond. “2025 was a very active year for the complex rehab technology (CRT) industry,” NCART says. “CRT industry stakeholders have come together to offer a free webinar for all CRT providers, manufacturers and...
ATP certification interest grows as RESNA streamlines support
November 14, 2025Liz Beaulieu, Editor
WASHINGTON – RESNA’s monthly “Certification Pop-Ups” are a big reason the organization is seeing a 4% increase in the number of assistive technology professionals (ATPs) this year compared to last year, says Andrea Van Hook.
The free pop-ups, which take place on Zoom, are an opportunity for RESNA staff to discuss the ATP certification’s value, outline program requirements and walk through an...
RESNA welcomes three new board members
October 29, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – RESNA has three new board members: Cara Masselink, Julie Brown and Stephanie Bay. The organization has also re-elected Ana Allegretti for a second term. RESNA elected Masselink and Brown to three-year terms, starting Aug. 1, 2025. It elected Bay as a presidential appointee with a one-year term. FMI:
Cara Masselink, formerly executive director of The Clinician Task Force, and Occupational Therapy, Western Michigan University
Julie...
NCART’s Piriano named RESNA Fellow
July 7, 2025HME News Staff
LUBBOCK, Texas – NCART has announced that Julie Piriano, its senior director of payer relations & regulatory affairs, has been named a 2025 RESNA Fellow. The award recognizes a member who has made long-term and substantial contributions to the field of rehab and assistive technology, as well as significant contributions to RESNA. “Julie has made significant contributions to the RENSA organization and the field as an educator, mentor, clinician, advocate and industry leader,” said...
RESNA recommits to webinar series
June 20, 2025Liz Beaulieu, Editor
ARLINGTON, Va. – RESNA hosted a webinar on June 18 – “Return to Work Assistive Technology for Skilled Trades and Agricultural Workers” – that marked the start of its third year offering online education to its members for free.
The series, the start of which followed RESNA’s annual conference at RehabWeek in May, will run each month through November.
“During the pandemic, our members got used to education they could access online,”...
In brief: SOAR Act support, ActivStyle acquisition, Viemed & Inogen results
May 9, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – More than 30 patient, health care professional and industry organizations have signed a letter urging lawmakers to cosponsor the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform (SOAR) Act, which would remove supplemental oxygen from the competitive bidding program.
“Since 2011, supplemental oxygen has been part of Medicare’s DMEPOS competitive bidding program, resulting in significant decreases in payments for oxygen equipment and supplies,” the letter states....
RESNA seeks comments on new standard
May 7, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – RESNA has announced that public comments will open May 9 for the final draft standard, “RESNA ED-1 Standard for Evacuation Devices - Volume 1: Emergency Stair Travel Devices used by Individuals with Disabilities,” developed by its Standards Committee. This standard covers the terminology, description, performance, inspection and maintenance of devices whose primary purpose is the travel of individuals with disabilities over stair and horizontal surfaces during building...