2008 RESNA Awards
Certificate of
Appreciation
Recognizes a RESNA
member or non-member for a special one-time activity benefiting either RESNA or
the fields of rehabilitation or assistive technology
![photo of Glenn Hedman](GlennHedman.jpg) |
Glenn Hedman, MS, PE, ATP,
RET for his efforts and contributions as RESNA President |
![photo of Cathy Bodine](CathyBodine.jpg) |
Cathy Bodine, PhD, CCC-SLP
for her efforts and contributions as RESNA Secretary |
![photo of Glen Ashlock](DavidWilkie.jpg) |
David C. Wilkie, EBS, BFA,
ATP for his efforts and contributions as RESNA Treasurer |
![photo of Katerine D. Seelman](KateSeelman.jpg) |
Katherine D. Seelman, PhD
for her efforts and contributions as a member of the RESNA Board of
Directors |
![photo of Jerry Weisman](JerryWeisman.jpg) |
Gerald Weisman, MSME, ATP,
RET for his efforts and contributions as a member of the RESNA Board of
Directors |
![photo of Jessica Pedersen](JessicaPedersen.jpg) |
Jessica Presperin Pedersen,
OTR, MBA, ATP for her efforts and contributions as a member of the RESNA
Board of Directors |
![photo of Kay Koch](KayKoch.jpg) |
Kay Ellen Koch, OTR/L, ATP
for her efforts and contributions as an member of the RESNA Board of
Directors |
![photo of Jim Lenker](JimLenker.jpg) |
James Lenker, PhD, OTR/L,
ATP for his efforts and contributions as Chair of the RESNA Research
Committee |
![photo of Karen Milchus](KarenMilchus.jpg) |
Karen L. Milchus, MS, ATP
for her efforts and contributions as Chair of the RESNA Education
Committee |
![photo of Ray Grott](RayGrott.jpg) |
Ray Grott, MA, ATP, RET
for his efforts and contributions as Chair of the RESNA Meetings
Committee |
![photo of Laura Cohen](LauraCohen.jpg) |
Laura J. Cohen, PT, PhD,
ATP for her efforts and contributions as Chair of the RESNA Professional
Standards Board Committee |
![photo of Dave Jaffe](DaveJaffe.jpg) |
David L. Jaffe, MS for his
efforts and contributions as Chair of the RESNA Awards Committee
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![photo of Kevin Caves](KevinCaves.jpg) |
Kevin M. Caves, ME, ATP,
RET for his efforts and contributions as Chair of the RESNA Membership
Committee |
![photo of Alex Mihailidis](AlexMihailidis.jpg) |
Alex Mihailidis, PhD, PEng
for his efforts and contributions as Chair of the RESNA Special Interest Group
Committee |
![photo of Rory Cooper](RoryCooper.jpg) |
Rory A. Cooper, PhD for
his efforts and contributions as Chair of the RESNA Nominating Committee and
Immediate Past President |
![photo of Gerry Dickerson](GerryDickerson.jpg) |
Gerry Dickerson, ATS, CRTS
for his efforts and contributions as Chair of the Suppliers and Manufacturers
Professional Specialty Group |
![photo of Dan Knowland](DanKnowland.jpg) |
Daniel P. Knowland III,
OTR/L for his efforts and contributions as Chair of the Occupational
Therapists Professional Specialty Group |
![photo of Maureen Linden](MaureenLinden.jpg) |
Maureen A. Linden, MSBME
for her efforts and contributions as Chair of the Rehabilitation Engineers and
Technologists Professional Specialty Group |
![photo of Carrie Bruce](CarrieBruce.jpg) |
Carrie M. Bruce, MA, CCC-SLP,
ATP for her efforts and contributions as Chair of the Speech-Language
Pathologists/Audiologists Professional Specialty Group |
![photo of Donna Case](DonnaCase.jpg) |
Donna Case, PhD, OT for
her efforts and contributions as Chair of the Special Education Special
Interest Group |
![photo of Dianne Goodwin](DianneGoodwin.jpg) |
Dianne Goodwin for her
efforts and contributions as Chair of the Technology Transfer Special Interest
Group |
![photo of John Brabyn](JohnBrabyn.jpg) |
John A. Brabyn, PhD for
his efforts and contributions as Chair of the Sensory Loss & Technology
Special Interest Group |
![photo of Mark Schmeler](MarkSchmeler.jpg) |
Mark R. Schmeler, PhD, OTR/L,
ATP for his efforts and contributions as Chair of the Wheeled Mobility
& Seating Special Interest Group |
![photo of Todd Schwanke](ToddSchwanke.jpg) |
Todd D. Schwanke, MSE, ATP
for his efforts and contributions as Chair of the Computer Applications Special
Interest Group |
![photo of Therese Willkomm](ThereseWillkomm.jpg) |
Therese Willkomm, PhD, ATP
for her efforts and contributions as Chair of the Rural Rehabilitation Special
Interest Group |
![photo of Mohsen Makhsous](MohsenMakhsous.jpg) |
Mohsen Makhsous, PhD for
his efforts and contributions as Chair of the Robotics & Mechatronics
Special Interest Group |
![photo of Michael Papp](MichaelPapp.jpg) |
Michael Papp, MS, BME for
his efforts and contributions as Chair of the Job Accommodation Special
Interest Group |
![photo of Tom Edwards](TomEdwards.jpg) |
W. Thomas Edwards, PhD for
his efforts and contributions as Chair of the Gerontology Special Interest
Group |
![photo of Molly Storry](MollyStory.jpg) |
Molly F. Story, MS for her
efforts and contributions as Chair of the Universal Access Special Interest
Group |
![photo of Tony Gentry](TonyGentry.jpg) |
Tony Gentry, PhD, OTR/L
for his efforts and contributions as Chair of the Cognitive Disabilities &
Technology Special Interest Group |
![photo of Jongbae Kim](JongbaeKim.jpg) |
Jongbae Kim, PhD for his
efforts and contributions as Chair of the Telerehabilitation Special Interest
Group |
![photo of Kelly Waugh](JessicaPedersen.jpg) |
Jessica Presperin Pedersen,
OTR, MBA, ATP for her activities on behalf of the Government Affairs
Committee |
![photo of Robert Todd](RobertTodd.jpg) |
Robert L. Todd, MS for his
efforts and accessibility expertise in the redesign of RESNA's
website |
![photo of Melissa McAvoy](MelissaMcAvoy.jpg) |
Melissa K. McAvoy, BA, BS
for her efforts and accessibility expertise in the redesign of RESNA's
website |
![photo of Rich Simpson](RichSimpson.jpg) |
Richard C. Simpson, PhD,
ATP for his efforts and leadership in the investigation and selection of
RESNA's new database software |
![photo of Denis Ansson](DenisAnson.jpg) |
Denis Anson, MS, OTR for
his authorship of the chapter on Computer Access in the 4th Edition of
Fundamentals in Assistive Technology |
![photo of Steve Barber](SteveBarber.jpg) |
Steven Barber for his
authorship of the chapter on Hearing in the 4th Edition of Fundamentals in
Assistive Technology |
![photo of Peggy Barker](PeggyBarker.jpg) |
Peggy Barker, MS, ATP for
her authorship of the chapter on Augmentative and Alternative Communication in
the 4th Edition of Fundamentals in Assistive Technology |
![photo of John Barbyn](JohnBrabyn.jpg) |
John A. Brabyn, PhD for
his authorship of the chapter on Vision in the 4th Edition of Fundamentals in
Assistive Technology |
![photo of Elizabeth Cole](ElizabethCole.jpg) |
Elizabeth Cole, MSPT for
her authorship of the chapter on Professional Conduct and Public Policy in the
4th Edition of Fundamentals in Assistive Technology |
![photo of Barbara Crane](BarbaraCrane.jpg) |
Barbara Crane, PhD, PT,
ATP for her authorship of the chapter on Assessment in the 4th Edition of
Fundamentals in Assistive Technology |
![photo of Faith Savage](FaithSavage.jpg) |
Faith Saftler Savage, PT,
ATP for her authorship of the chapter on Positioning in the 4th Edition of
Fundamentals in Assistive Technology |
![photo of Susan Johnson Taylor](SusanJohnsonTaylor.jpg) |
Susan Johnson Taylor,
OTR/L for her authorship of the chapter on Mobility in the 4th Edition of
Fundamentals in Assistive Technology |
![photo of Michelle Lange](MichelleLange.jpg) |
Michelle L. Lange, OTR, ABDA,
ATP for her leadership of the 4th Edition update effort and authorship of
the chapters on Clinical Fundamentals, Electronic Aids to Daily Living, and
Accessing the Technology in the 4th Edition of Fundamentals in Assistive
Technology |
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Rookie
Award
Recognizes a new member
who has made significant contributions, provided leadership, and made an impact
to RESNA
![photo of Amanda Reinsfelder](AmandaReinsfelder.jpg) |
Amanda M. Reinsfelder, MS,
ATP for her many volunteer activities and contributions to the RESNA Annual
Conferences as a new member |
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Distinguished Service
Award
Recognizes RESNA
members for their sustained contributions and service to the
organization
![photo of Shirley Fotzgerald](ShirleyFitzgerald.jpg) |
Shirley G. Fitzgerald, PhD
for her service and contributions to the RESNA Meetings Committee
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![photo of Patricia Karg](PatriciaKarg.jpg) |
Patricia E. Karg, MSMBE
for her service and leadership on two ANSI/RESNA national standards
organizations |
![photo of Lisa Simone](LisaSimone.jpg) |
Lisa K. Simone, PhD for
her leadership and contributions in chairing the Student Scientific Paper
Competition |
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Leadership
Award
Recognizes an agency,
company, association, or university that has significantly contributed to the
advancement of assistive technology and has provided recognition and support
for RESNA
![NCART logo](NCART.jpg) |
The National Coalition for
Assistive and Rehab Technology (NCART) for the organization's efforts to
ensure adequate consumer access to appropriate technology and
services |
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RESNA Fellow
Award
Recognizes a member who
has made long term and substantial contributions to the fields of
rehabilitation or assistive technology as well as significant contributions to
RESNA
![photo of Gerry Dickerson](GerryDickerson.jpg) |
Gerry Dickerson, ATS, CRTS
for his thirty-years of commitment to RESNA, devotion to Public Policy, and
tireless support of the ATS credential |
![photo of Marcia Scherer](MarciaScherer.jpg) |
Marcia Joslyn Scherer, PhD,
MPH, FACRM for her seminal contributions to the field of Assistive
Technology through her research, publications, and presentations
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![photo of Stephen Sprigle](StephenSprigle.jpg) |
Stephen H. Sprigle, PhD,
PTfor his extensive record of mentorship, research, teaching, and service
to RESNA |
![photo of Jerry Weisman](JerryWeisman.jpg) |
Gerald Weisman, MSME, ATP,
RET for his continuing contributions to RESNA, knowledge and advocacy of
Assistive Technology including support of service providers, and astute
intuitive judgment |
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