Introduction

Professional Development for the provision of Assistive Technology (AT) refers to the knowledge and skills attained by individuals to:

• support an interest in lifelong learning
• fulfill a moral obligation to maintain and improve professional competence
• remain current by keeping abreast of new technologies and practice
• comply with continuing education requirements by regulatory organizations 
• enhance career progression and opportunities to collaborate with RESNA

Topics

Professional development topics include education on the use of AT (devices and services) to facilitate the health and well-being of individuals with disabilities (IWD).

Topics are founded on the World Health Organization (WHO) International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework and include: medical procedures to optimize capacity, services to facilitate performance in Activities and Participation domains for Learning, Communication, Mobility, Daily Living; and the influence of Environmental Factors.

Audience

Topics support education for Consumers (primary and secondary), Providers (Clinicians, Educators, Counselors, Suppliers and Technologists), Manufacturers, Researchers and Environmental Resources (e. g. national and state entities addressing AT services, systems and policies).