Cambridge Engineering Design Centre
The Center at the University of Cambridge undertakes research to create knowledge, understanding, methods and tools that will contribute to improving the design process. This will be achieved through: innovative fundamental and applied research; knowledge transfer via education, training, publications and industrial collaboration; and promotion of the importance and benefits of engineering design in the UK.
Center for Aging and Community (CAC)
The CAC at the University of Indianapolis is one of Indiana’s leading centers for Aging Studies, using an interdisciplinary approach to developing partnerships between higher education, business organizations and the community. We are committed to offering outstanding online education to prepare undergraduate and graduate students for successful careers working with, for and on behalf of […]
Center for Assistive Technology (CAT)
The CAT at the University at Buffalo conducts research, education and service to increase knowledge about assistive devices for persons with disabilities. Activities are multidisciplinary and integrate government, academic, public health and business sectors to improve quality of life for persons with disabilities.
Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access (CATEA)
The CATEA at Georgia Institute of Technology is a multidisciplinary engineering and design research center dedicated to enhancing the health, activity and participation of people with functional limitations through the application of assistive and universally designed technologies in real world environments, products and devices.
Center on Disabilities (COD)
The COD at California State University is committed to the vision of an inclusive society where people of all abilities have the chance to achieve their goals and experience success. Through excellent training and research, we nurture learning and innovation to improve the world for people with disabilities.
Center for Universal Design (CUD)
CUD is a national information, technical assistance, and research center that evaluates, develops, and promotes accessible and universal design in housing, commercial and public facilities, outdoor environments, and products. Our mission is to improve environments and products through design innovation, research, education and design assistance.
DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Information, and Technology)
The DO-IT Center is dedicated to empowering people with disabilities through technology and education. It promotes awareness and accessibility—in both the classroom and the workplace—to maximize the potential of individuals with disabilities and make our communities more vibrant, diverse, and inclusive.
The Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design
Located at the Royal College of Art, this center undertakes design research and projects with industry that will contribute to improving people’s lives. Its focus is on from design for ageing population to design to improve people’s lives across a range of social needs.
Intelligent Assistive Technology and Systems Lab (IATSL)
Located in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto, IATSL develops assistive technology that is adaptive, flexible and intelligent, enabling users to participate fully in their daily lives.
Global Research, Innovation, and Technology (GRIT)
GRIT is a social enterprise startup based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. We believe in a stakeholder-driven design process, where the people who use a technology help to design it. We started working together while we were students studying mechanical engineering at MIT, and we founded GRIT to make the Freedom Chair a reality. We have put […]