What I love best is the diversity of the members; with diversity, comes a collection of innovation and ideas that help me in my practice. ---Therese Willkomm, PhD, ATP and RESNA Member
RESNA is a member-driven organization.While we have a small and dedicated office staff, we would not exist without the volunteer efforts of our members, who initiate and help implement a wide variety of projects and chart our future. Although RESNA is formally led by an elected Board of Directors, the real “leadership” comes from the ground up—practitioners, researchers, policy advocates, and others who offer their opinions and contribute their time and efforts to improving their organization and the field of assistive technology and rehabilitation engineering.
Volunteer and Develop Leadership Skills
There are many opportunities to develop leadership skills by participating on RESNA Committees. You must be a member to participate. Volunteers, including members and non-members, may serve on review panels for the RESNA Annual Conference, the Assistive Technology Journal, and RESNA position papers.
Interested in volunteering with RESNA?
Interested in volunteering with RESNA? Please fill out the form below.
Volunteer Form
Assistive Technology Journal
RESNA's prestigous research journal is regularly published quarterly, with special issues throughout the year. Anyone may submit a paper. Letters to the editor and book reviews are also welcome. In addition, volunteer positions are available on the editorial board. For more information, e-mail us at membership@resna.org.
AT Forum
This discussion group enables RESNA members to share their knowledge and expertise with a larger audience, ask questions, and contact experts directly. Non-members are welcome. Join the discussion via RESNA Connect!
COA-Rate Board
The CoA-Rate is seeking assistive technology consumers and employers to serve on this board that oversees our academic accreditation program. Board members do not need to be RESNA members. Help improve the quality of academic programs in assistive technology. This board meets monthly for one hour in addition to occasional offline work in between meetings as necessary.
Complaints Review Committee
The Complaints Review Committee (CRC) – This committee reviews and adjudicates complaints in accordance with RESNA’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for members and certified ATPs. Volunteers must hold a RESNA certification (ATP, ATP/SMS, or ATP RET) and be in good standing. Committee members do not have to be RESNA members. This committee meets monthly for one hour. This committee meets monthly for one hour in addition to 1-2 hours of offline work in between meetings to review case documentation, policy updates, and provide subject matter expertise, as necessary
Education Committee
This Educatiom Committee has oversight of all of RESNA’s educational programming, including courses, webinars, AT Journal quizzes, and conference sessions. Volunteers must be RESNA members. This committee meets monthly for one hour in addition to occasional offline work in between meetings as necessary.
Professional Standards Board
The Professional Standards Board (PSB) has oversight of RESNA’s certification programs, including the ATP, the SMS, and the RET. Certified professionals, RESNA members, and assistive technology consumers are invited to apply. Certified professionals and consumers do not need to be RESNA members. This board meets monthly for one hour in addition to 1-2 hours of offline work in between meetings to review policies and provide subject matter expertise, as necessary. Certified board members are also expected to participate in at least one test development activity per year, including but not limited to item writing, form assembly, and standard setting.