Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Technologies to Support Successful Aging with Disability (RERC TechSAge)
The mission of RERC TechSAge is to conduct advanced rehabilitation engineering R&D to prevent, minimize or reverse the disabling effects of age-related losses and contextual factors on the independence, health and participation of people who are aging with chronic conditions or long-term impairment.
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Communication Enhancement (AAC-RERC)
The mission of the AAC-RERC is to assist people who rely on augmentative and alternative communication to achieve their goals by advancing and promoting AAC technologies and supporting the individuals who use, manufacture, and recommend them. Dr. Higginbotham is a partner of the AAC-RERC.
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Recreational Technologies (RERC Rec-Tech)
The primary mission of the RERC Rec-Tech is to expand new knowledge and research on recreation technology for people with disabilities, and to disseminate technology development through education, training and collaboration with private sectors.
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center for the Advancement of Cognitive Technologies (RERC-ACT)
RERC-ACT is the nation’s first Center to conduct research and development on assistive technologies for people with cognitive disabilities. Twelve universities and private companies throughout the United States are involved in projects that will improve the lives of people with cognitive disabilities such as traumatic brain injuries, intellectual disabilities and Alzheimer’s disease.
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) for Technologies for Successful Aging with Disability
The overarching objective of this RERC is to Optimize Participation Through Technology (OPTT). OPTT-RERC will enhance the lives of individuals aging with and into disability through: a) development and delivery of cutting-edge technologies for identification, evaluation, and rehabilitation of motor processes that facilitate or impede functional performance, employment, and community participation for the intended beneficiaries, […]
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) on Augmentative and Alternative Communication
The RERC on AAC is a collaborative center committed to advancing knowledge and producing innovative engineering solutions in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) on Hearing Enhancement
The objective of the project is to conduct research, development, and training programs that promote technological solutions to problems confronting people with hearing loss.
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) on Spinal Cord Injury
Overview of Research and Development Activitiesur Center contains three development and three research projects, plus a Clinical Core. The ‘R’ projects are primarily research, while the ‘D’ projects focus on development. Each project has multiple aims and, in some circumstances, an R may contain elements of development and vice versa. As a general rule, all […]
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) on Telerehabilitation
The only research center of its kind, we are applying informatics technology to develop an accessible, scalable, cost-effective open, extensible and secure infrastructure to connect service providers, rehabilitation applications and consumers. At the RERC on Telerehabilitation, we investigate the value and effectiveness of rehabilitation services delivered to consumers in their homes, workplaces and communities. The […]
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) on Wheelchair Transportation Safety
Motor vehicle transportation, whether in private, public, or school-bus vehicles, is vital in today’s society. Ready access to transportation is not only essential for most occupations and education, but also for accessing healthcare providers, religious services, recreation and leisure activities, shopping, voting, and many other community activities and services. As reported by the National Council […]