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
Glenn Hedman, MS, PE, ATP, RET
For his efforts and contributions as RESNA President
Cathy Bodine, PhD, CCC-SLP
For her efforts and contributions as RESNA Secretarys
David C. Wilkie, EBS, BFA, ATP
For his efforts and contributions as RESNA Treasurer
Katherine D. Seelman, PhD
For her efforts and contributions as a member of the RESNA Board of Directors
Gerald Weisman, MSME, ATP, RET
For his efforts and contributions as a member of the RESNA Board of Directors
Jessica Presperin Pedersen, OTR, MBA, ATP
For her efforts and contributions as a member of the RESNA Board of Directors
Kay Ellen Koch, OTR/L, ATP
For her efforts and contributions as an member of the RESNA Board of Directors
James Lenker, PhD, OTR/L, ATP
For his efforts and contributions as Chair of the RESNA Research Committee
Karen L. Milchus, MS, ATP
For her efforts and contributions as Chair of the RESNA Education Committee
Ray Grott, MA, ATP, RET
For his efforts and contributions as Chair of the RESNA Meetings Committee
Laura J. Cohen, PT, PhD, ATP
For her efforts and contributions as Chair of the RESNA Professional Standards Board Committee
David L. Jaffe, MS
For his efforts and contributions as Chair of the RESNA Awards Committee
Kevin M. Caves, ME, ATP, RET
For his efforts and contributions as Chair of the RESNA Membership Committee
Alex Mihailidis, PhD, PEng
For his efforts and contributions as Chair of the RESNA Special Interest Group Committee
Rory A. Cooper, PhD
For his efforts and contributions as Chair of the RESNA Nominating Committee and Immediate Past President
Gerry Dickerson, ATS, CRTS
For his efforts and contributions as Chair of the Suppliers and Manufacturers Professional Specialty Group
Daniel P. Knowland III, OTR/L
For his efforts and contributions as Chair of the Occupational Therapists Professional Specialty Group
Maureen A. Linden, MSBME
For her efforts and contributions as Chair of the Rehabilitation Engineers and Technologists Professional Specialty Group
Carrie M. Bruce, MA, CCC-SLP, ATP
For her efforts and contributions as Chair of the Speech-Language Pathologists/Audiologists Professional Specialty Group
Donna Case, PhD, OT
For her efforts and contributions as Chair of the Special Education Special Interest Group
Dianne Goodwin
For her efforts and contributions as Chair of the Technology Transfer Special Interest Group
John A. Brabyn, PhD
For his efforts and contributions as Chair of the Sensory Loss & Technology Special Interest Group
Mark R. Schmeler, PhD, OTR/L, ATP
For his efforts and contributions as Chair of the Wheeled Mobility & Seating Special Interest Group
Todd D. Schwanke, MSE, ATP
For his efforts and contributions as Chair of the Computer Applications Special Interest Group
Therese Willkomm, PhD, ATP
For her efforts and contributions as Chair of the Rural Rehabilitation Special Interest Group
Mohsen Makhsous, PhD
For his efforts and contributions as Chair of the Robotics & Mechatronics Special Interest Group
Michael Papp, MS, BME
For his efforts and contributions as Chair of the Job Accommodation Special Interest Group
W. Thomas Edwards, PhD
For his efforts and contributions as Chair of the Gerontology Special Interest Group
Molly F. Story, MS
For her efforts and contributions as Chair of the Universal Access Special Interest Group
Tony Gentry, PhD, OTR/L
For his efforts and contributions as Chair of the Cognitive Disabilities & Technology Special Interest Group
Jongbae Kim, PhD
For his efforts and contributions as Chair of the Telerehabilitation Special Interest Group
Jessica Presperin Pedersen, OTR, MBA, ATP
For her activities on behalf of the Government Affairs Committee
Robert L. Todd, MS
For his efforts and accessibility expertise in the redesign of RESNA's website
Melissa K. McAvoy, BA, BS
For her efforts and accessibility expertise in the redesign of RESNA's website
Richard C. Simpson, PhD, ATP
For his efforts and leadership in the investigation and selection of RESNA's new database software
Denis Anson, MS, OTR
For his authorship of the chapter on Computer Access in the 4th Edition of Fundamentals in Assistive Technology
Steven Barber
For his authorship of the chapter on Hearing in the 4th Edition of Fundamentals in Assistive Technology
Peggy Barker, MS, ATP
For her authorship of the chapter on Augmentative and Alternative Communication in the 4th Edition of Fundamentals in Assistive Technology
John A. Brabyn, PhD
For his authorship of the chapter on Vision in the 4th Edition of Fundamentals in Assistive Technology
Elizabeth Cole, MSPT
For her authorship of the chapter on Professional Conduct and Public Policy in the 4th Edition of Fundamentals in Assistive Technology
Barbara Crane, PhD, PT, ATP
For her authorship of the chapter on Assessment in the 4th Edition of Fundamentals in Assistive Technology
Faith Saftler Savage, PT, ATP
For her authorship of the chapter on Positioning in the 4th Edition of Fundamentals in Assistive Technology
Susan Johnson Taylor, OTR/L
For her authorship of the chapter on Mobility in the 4th Edition of Fundamentals in Assistive Technology
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
Rookie Award
Recognizes a new member who has made significant contributions, provided leadership, and made an impact to RESNA
Amanda M. Reinsfelder, MS, ATP
For her many volunteer activities and contributions to the RESNA Annual Conferences as a new member
Distinguished Service Award
Recognizes RESNA members for their sustained contributions and service to the organization
Shirley G. Fitzgerald, PhD
For her service and contributions to the RESNA Meetings Committee
Patricia E. Karg, MSMBE
For her service and leadership on two ANSI/RESNA national standards organizations
Lisa K. Simone, PhD
For her leadership and contributions in chairing the Student Scientific Paper Competition
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
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The National Coalition
For Assistive and Rehab Technology (NCART) for the organization's efforts to ensure adequate consumer access to appropriate technology and services
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
Gerry Dickerson, ATS, CRTS
For his thirty-years of commitment to RESNA, devotion to Public Policy, and tireless support of the ATS credential
Marcia Joslyn Scherer, PhD, MPH, FACRM
For her seminal contributions to the field of Assistive Technology through her research, publications, and presentations
Stephen H. Sprigle, PhD, PT
For his extensive record of mentorship, research, teaching, and service to RESNA
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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