by Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America
The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) was founded in 1979 and offers the nationally recognised Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) and Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS) credentials. RESNA promotes research, standards development, and public policy in assistive technology across North America.
RESNA's online directory allows people with disabilities to search for credentialed Assistive Technology Professionals and Seating and Mobility Specialists in their region. The site also publishes AT standards, recorded webinars, and clinical resources covering wheeled mobility, environmental control units, and smart home assistive technology.
Anyone with a disability—especially those with complex mobility, seating, or smart home AT needs—who requires a qualified professional to conduct a thorough assessment and recommend appropriate devices. Also valuable for clinicians and rehabilitation engineers seeking certification pathways and continuing education in the field.
The Urban Xplorer is a lightweight, adjustable folding white cane made from aerospace aluminium, designed for blind and low-vision users navigating city environments. It comes in four sizes (Small through X-Large) and features a redesigned dome tip, hardened aluminium joints, and a foam grip. The cane is built to handle common urban obstacles such as cobblestones, sewer grates, and uneven sidewalks.
Awarewolf
TAMI is a wearable assistive device designed for blind and vision-impaired users that integrates obstacle detection technology into a modern glasses frame. It uses haptic vibrations to alert wearers to upper-body-level obstacles that a white cane cannot detect. The device aims to increase independent mobility and confidence during travel.
Lighthouse Tech
The Awarewolf All Terrain Cane is a titanium folding mobility cane designed for blind and low-vision hikers navigating rugged outdoor terrain. It features an adjustable foam grip handle, a rolling ball tip, and a reinforced stainless-steel folding joint capable of bearing the user's weight. The cane retains the familiar form factor of a traditional red-and-white mobility cane while providing enhanced stability on uneven ground.
Awarewolf
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