I am happy to announce that the RESNA Appropriate Technology Design Competition is on for 2008!

As in past years, there will be four awards (1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes and people's choice) which will be announced at RESNA's 2008 annual conference in Washington, DC. International designers and teams are encouraged to apply.

The entry form for the contest is attached, and more information can be found here.

Some important information to be aware of:

• Any Assistive Technology that is appropriate in developing regions is eligible
• Due date: June 1st, 2008 (yes, soon...)
• Only one entry per-person or design team (pick your best idea)
• Awards range from $300 to $800
• Email the entries to Jon Pearlman, SIG-17 Chair

The contest is hosted by RESNA's Special Interest Group on International Appropriate Technology (SIG-17).

Our sponsors this year are:

RESNA

BlueSkyDesigns

AireRX

Also, please spread the word.

Jon Pearlman, SIG-17 Chair

Human Engineering Research Laboratories

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

7180 Highland Dr., Building 4, 2nd Floor East

Pittsburgh, PA  15206

412/365-4850

412/365-4858 fax