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2009 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 Stephen Bauer

Stephen M. Bauer, PhD - for his efforts and contributions as member of the RESNA Board of Directors

photo of Alex Mihailidis

Alex Mihailidis, PhD, PEng - for his efforts and contributions as member of the RESNA Board of Directors

photo of Stephen Sprigle

Stephen Sprigle, PhD - for his efforts and contributions as member of the RESNA Board of Directors

photo of David L. Jaffe

David L. Jaffe, MS - for his efforts and contributions as member of the RESNA Board of Directors and Chair of the Awards Committee

photo of Mary Ellen Buning

Mary Ellen Buning, PhD, OTR/L, ATP - for her efforts and contributions as PSG Super Chair

photo of Amy Baxter

Amy Baxter, ME, PT, ATP - for her efforts and contributions as Chair of PSG-02, the Physical Therapy Professional Specialty Group

photo of James R. Stachowiak

James R. Stachowiak, MSE, ATP - for his efforts and contributions as Chair of PSG- 07, the Educators Professional Specialty Group

photo of Juergen Babirad

Juergen Babirad, MSA, ATP, CDRS - for his efforts and contributions as Chair of SIG-02, the Personal Transportation Special Interest Group

photo of Cathy Bodine

Cathy Bodine, PhD, CCC-SLP - for her efforts and contributions as Chair of SIG-05, the Quantitative Assessment Special Interest Group

photo of Kirk Siqveland

Kirk Siqveland - for his efforts and contributions as Acting Chair of SIG-07, the Technology Transfer Special Interest Group

photo of Jon Pearlman

Jon Pearlman, PhD - for his efforts and contributions as Chair of SIG-17, the International Appropriate Technology Special Interest Group

photo of Alan Cantor

Alan Cantor, MA - for his efforts and contributions as Chair of SIG-22, the Consumer Perspectives Special Interest Group

photo of Jean L. Minkel

Jean L. Minkel, PT, ATP - for her efforts and contributions as Chair of the ATP Test Validation Ad Hoc Workgroup

photo of Mala Aaronson

Mala Aaronson, OTR/L, CRTS - for her efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Test Validation Ad Hoc Workgroup

photo of Mary Ellen Buning

Mary Ellen Buning, PhD, OTR/L, ATP - for her efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Test Validation Ad Hoc Workgroup

photo of Elizabeth W. Cole

Elizabeth W. Cole, MSPT - for her efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Test Validation Ad Hoc Workgroup

photo of A. Lynne Deese

A. Lynne Deese, MA, ATP - for her efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Test Validation Ad Hoc Workgroup

photo of Miriam A. Manary

Miriam A. Manary, MSE - for her efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Test Validation Ad Hoc Workgroup

photo of Cindi L. Pichler

Cindi L. Pichler, MS, CRC, ATP - for her efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Test Validation Ad Hoc Workgroup

photo of Mark R. Schmeler

Mark R. Schmeler, PhD, OTR/L, ATP - for his efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Test Validation Ad Hoc Workgroup

photo of Jodie Stogner

Jodie Stogner, PT, ATP - for her efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Test Validation Ad Hoc Workgroup

photo of Stephen Sundarrao

Stephen Sundarrao, MS, ATP, RET - for his efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Test Validation Ad Hoc Workgroup

photo of David C. Wilkie

David C. Wilkie, EBS, BFA, ATP - for his efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Test Validation Ad Hoc Workgroup

photo of Fred Tchang

Fred Tchang, ATP - for his efforts and contributions as Chair of the ATP Item Writing Ad Hoc Workgroup

photo of Theresa F. Berner

Theresa F. Berner, MOT, OTR/L, ATP - for her efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Item Writing Ad Hoc Workgroup

photo of Alisa Brownlee

Alisa Brownlee, ATP - for her efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Item Writing Ad Hoc Workgroup

photo of Mary Alice Cafiero

Mary Alice Cafiero, MSOT/L, ATP - for her efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Item Writing Ad Hoc Workgroup

photo of James R. Conwell

James R. Conwell, ATP, CRTS - for his efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Item Writing Ad Hoc Workgroup

photo of Jennifer A. Hutson

Jennifer A. Hutson, MS, OTR/L, ATP - for her efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Item Writing Ad Hoc Workgroup

photo of Robert A. Macko

Robert A. Macko, ATP - for his efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Item Writing Ad Hoc Workgroup

photo of Mary M. O'Connell

Mary M. O'Connell, PT, ATP - for her efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Item Writing Ad Hoc Workgroup

photo of Carol A. Page O'Day

Carol A. Page O'Day, PhD, CCC-SLP, ATP - for her efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Item Writing Ad Hoc Workgroup

photo of Carolyn P. Phillips

Carolyn P. Phillips, ATP - for her efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Item Writing Ad Hoc Workgroup

photo of Cindi L. Pichler

Cindi L. Pichler, MS, CRC, ATP - for her efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Item Writing Ad Hoc Workgroup

photo of Faith Saftler Savage

Faith Saftler Savage, PT, ATP - for her efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Item Writing Ad Hoc Workgroup

photo of Brenda A. Sposato

Brenda A. Sposato, MEBME, ATP - for her efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Item Writing Ad Hoc Workgroup

photo of Jeannette Van Houten

Jeannette Van Houten, MEd, ATP - for her efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Item Writing Ad Hoc Workgroup

photo of Joy Smiley Zabala

Joy Smiley Zabala, MEd, ATP - for her efforts and contributions as member of the ATP Item Writing Ad Hoc Workgroup

photo of Carmen P. DiGiovine

Carmen P. DiGiovine, PhD, ATP, RET - for his efforts and contributions as Chair of the PSB Marketing Workgroup

photo of Trevor A. Dyson-Hudson

Trevor A. Dyson-Hudson, MD - for his efforts and contributions as member of the PSB Marketing Workgroup

photo of Carrie Kane

Carrie Kane, MS, CCC-SLP, ATP - for her efforts and contributions as member of the PSB Marketing Workgroup

photo of Elizabeth Leef

Elizabeth Leef - for her efforts and contributions as member of the PSB Marketing Workgroupechnology

photo of Trina J. Puddefoot

Trina J. Puddefoot, PT, MS, PCS, AT - for her efforts and contributions as member of the PSB Marketing Workgroup

photo of Julie Piriano

Julie Piriano, PT, ATP - for her efforts and contributions as Chair of the PSB Complaints Review Committee

Distinguished Service Award

Recognizes RESNA members for their sustained contributions and service to the organization

photo of Ray Grott

Ray Grott, MA, ATP, RET - for his efforts and significant contributions to RESNA of his time, energy, enthusiasm, and expertise over the past 18 years

Mentor Award

Recognizes a RESNA member who has influenced, counseled, and nurtured others in the fields of rehabilitation engineering or assistive technology

photo of Elaine Trefler

Elaine Trefler, MEd, OTR/L, FAOTA - for her many efforts and contributions as educator in the profession of occupational therapy and the area of wheelchair seating, author and worldwide lecturer, and founding organizer of the International Seating Symposium

photo of Beverly K. Bain

Beverly K. Bain, EdD, OTR, FAOTA - for her efforts and contributions as an educator in the fields of occupational therapy, assistive technology and rehabilitation and service to RESNA on the Occupational Therapy Professional Specialty Group

Honorary Fellow Award

Recognizes a a non-RESNA member who has promoted issues and demonstrated leadership highly relevant to the fields of assistive technology or rehabilitation engineering and who has encouraged the independence of individuals with disabilities through legislation, policy, education, design / development, research, health awareness, employment, recreation, publications, or financial contributions

photo of Paul F. Pasquina

COL Paul F. Pasquina, MD - for his contributions in education, research and development, and service to implement policy changes that have positively impacted clinical care across the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs

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 David L. Jaffe

David L. Jaffe, MS - for his continuing, consistent contributions to RESNA, his pioneering efforts in the design and development of assistive technologies, and his pervasive nurturing of the field and his colleagues


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