by RESNA
RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America) is a non-profit interdisciplinary membership organisation founded in 1979 that sets professional standards for occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, engineers, and AT suppliers.
RESNA offers the ATP (Assistive Technology Professional) and CRTS (Complex Rehabilitation Technology Supplier) certifications. Its public-facing website provides a certified-supplier locator to help people find accredited local AT professionals, position papers on AT funding and policy, technical standards publications, and information on state Assistive Technology Act programmes funded through NIDILRR.
People with physical, sensory, and cognitive disabilities looking for qualified AT professionals and seating specialists; AT practitioners seeking certification and continuing education; and advocates working to improve AT access and insurance reimbursement.
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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