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Mobility Rehabilitation Engineering and Research Center (RERC)

About Us

 

Mission Statement

The mission of the Mobility RERC is to undertake a major shift in the way wheeled mobility is conceptualized and understood -- from the design of assistive devices that enable individuals to perform activities, to the design of a broad range of interventions that enable as many individuals as possible to actively engage and participate in the everyday community life.

Through research identify the needs of a wide variety of wheelchair users and develop appropriate products to meet their needs. The research and development work at the RERC will not be limited to wheelchairs but will consider the users and all of their interactions including seating, environmental barriers, and interactive training techniques.

 

What is a RERC?

Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERCs) conduct programs of advanced research of an engineering or technical nature designed to apply advanced technology, scientific achievement and psychological and social knowledge to solve rehabilitation problems and remove environmental barriers. Each center is affiliated with one or more institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations. Involved at both the individual and systems levels, RERCs seek to find and evaluate the newest technologies, products, and methods that ultimately can benefit the independence of persons with disabilities and the universal design of environments for people of all ages.





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