Sam McFarland

NRH Service for Sam

Sam's professional life was devoted to the field of rehabilitation engineering and assistive technology. More importantly, Sam was committed to the idea that assistive technology, when appropriately applied, was ultimately an instrument to empower persons with disabilities. This vision and commitment shaped Sam's approach to working to improve the delivery of services to people with disabilities. He was visible to the national and international rehabilitation community through his activism in RESNA and other professional groups.

Professional Affiliations:

RESNA

Society of Automotive Engineers

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

American National Standards Institute

Honors and Awards:

Switzer Scholar, 1989

Listed in Who's Who in the South and Southwest

Listed in Who's Who in Technology

Awarded US Patent No. 4074444: Method and Apparatus for Communicating with People

We remember Sam ...

We remember Sam as a troubador in straw hat.

We remember Sam as a devout believer in God.

We remember Sam as a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan.

We remember Sam as a true gentleman.

We remember Sam as a leader of men (and women).

We remember Sam as a so-so golfer.

We remember Sam as a caring husband and father.

We remember Sam as a maker of really hot chili.

We remember Sam as a teacher, a guide, a mentor.

We remember Sam as an artist and creative soul.

We remember Sam as a man with a heart as big as Texas.