JOIN US IN DALLAS: 1 OCT // 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Save the date and plan to attend the Technology Networking Group (TNG) Informational Meeting at the ACRM 2018 Conference in Dallas. It’s a great opportunity to network with rehabilitation colleagues from all disciplines, meet your next mentor, collaborator, employer, or funder and learn how to participate in the TNG. See Technology Content in the 2018 Conference Program >>
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As a member of this group, enjoy a unique opportunity to network with clinicians, researchers, rehabilitation and consumer technology industry members, and end-users who are interested in the field of rehabilitation technology. You are not required to be a member of ACRM in order to participate in this group.
If you are interested in joining this exciting and active networking group or would like more information, please contact the group’s chairs, Megan Mitchell and John Morris.
2018 ANNUAL CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
LAUNCHPAD
The popular LAUNCHPAD, a rehabilitation technology innovation competition, returns to the ACRM 2018 Annual Conference in Dallas.
SUN 30 SEP
Contestants will pitched their original rehabilitation technology business or solution to a panel of rehab industry experts and an audience of clinicians, researchers, engineers, and decision-makers to receive feedback and win prizes. Learn More >>
SPECIAL SYMPOSIUM:
Development and Testing of Wearable Technology to Monitor/Model for Recovery of Function After Neurologic Injury
Part I: MON 1 OCT // Morning
Part II: MON 1 OCT // Afternoon
The focus of this special symposium is the use of wearable technology to monitor and model recovery of function after neurologic injury. The symposium will present research findings from projects aimed at developing wearable devices to help individuals recover upper extremity function after stroke. Learn More >>
CONGRATULATIONS CO-CHAIRS-ELECT
Congratulations to Rachel Proffitt and Tracey Wallace, our next TNG Co-Chairs-Elect. They are both founding members of our networking group and will continue their leadership in this new role for a one year term that concludes at the ACRM 2019 Annual Conference. There they will assume the role of co-chairs, serving a two-year term. Going forward, the TNG will operate on a two-year schedule for leadership elections.
Tracey and Rachel will be recognized at the TNG Membership Meeting in Dallas on 1 October. In the meantime, please join us in congratulating and thanking them for their leadership!
CO-CHAIR-ELECT: Rachel Proffitt, OTD, OTR/L
Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy
University of Missouri
CO-CHAIR-ELECT: Tracey Wallace, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist/Clinical Research Scientist
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
CO-CHAIR: Megan Mitchell, PhD
Biomedical Engineer
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CO-CHAIR: John Morris, PhD
Clinical Research Scientist
Shepherd Center
+1.404.367.1348
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SECRETARY: Tracey Wallace, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist/ Clinical Research Scientist
SHARE Military Initiative, Shepherd Center
+1.404.603.4317
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COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER: Rakesh Pilkar, PhD
Research Scientist, Kessler Foundation
Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School
+1.973.243.6838
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MEMBER-AT-LARGE – Programming: Rachel Proffitt, OTD, OTR/L
Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy
University of Missouri
+1.626.466.5854
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MEMBER-AT-LARGE – Programming: Sara Benham, OTD, OTR/L
Assistant Professor and Director of Doctoral Projects
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
+1.317.979.4461
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VISION
The Technology in Rehabilitation Networking Group (TRNG) aims to be recognized as the leading international networking group providing collaboration and resources for development and deployment of technology in the field of rehabilitation medicine. The TRNG serves as the venue for an inter-disciplinary group of rehabilitation professionals, comprising academicians, clinicians, researchers, rehabilitation and consumer technology industry members, and end-users. This inter-disciplinary group is dedicated to promoting rehab technology research and development, bench-to-bedside application to the clinical environment and effective technology transfer for availability to end-users.
MISSION
The TRNG will provide resources and collaboration opportunities for promoting rehab technology research and development, and bridging gaps in technology adoption in rehabilitation (i.e., between researchers, clinical settings and the availability to the end-user). The TRNG will attract leading professionals internationally, spanning academic, clinical, research and commercial and end-user environments. The TRNG will also assist ACRM staff in making ACRM visible to commercial technology companies and in recruiting commercial exhibitors.
HOW TO JOIN
One of the most valuable benefits of ACRM membership is the opportunity to participate in the many interdisciplinary special interest groups (ISIG) and networking groups.
Click the JOIN NOW button to learn more or contact Member Services at +1.703.435.5335 for personal assistance.
CONNECT
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TASK FORCES
Programming Task Force
The Programming Task Force is dedicated to providing the membership with quality programming content related to the state-of-the art in the field of rehabilitation technology at the ACRM Annual Conference. The Programming Task Force assists in recruiting content from the top researchers in the field and within ACRM. Task force members also assist in organizing the LaunchPad competition.
Co-Chair: Rachel Proffitt, OTD, OTR/L
Assistant Professor
University of Missouri
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Co-Chair: Sara Benham, OTD, OTR/L
Assistant Professor and Director of Doctoral Projects
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
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Industry Outreach Task Force
The Industry Outreach Task Force is dedicated to serving as a two-way channel to make connections and exchange ideas between researchers, engineers and clinicians, and vendors in the rehabilitation technology industry. The task force focuses on initiatives for vendor members and to facilitate networking/collaboration between rehabilitation professionals at all phases of development, from bench to bedside.
Chair: Naveen Khan
CEO, Pt Pal
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LaunchPad Task Force
The focus of the LaunchPad Task Force is to connect researchers, clinicians and technology start-up companies, support the growth of ACRM membership in the technology rehab space and expose the current membership to reviewed cutting edge rehab technologies by developing and executing a rehab technology competition at the annual conference.
Chair: Tracey Wallace, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist/ Clinical Research Scientist
SHARE Military Initiative, Shepherd Center
+1.404.603.4317
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2018 GOALS
- Organize LaunchPad event at 2018 Annual Meeting in Dallas
- Draw applications for LaunchPad from at least 3 Start Ups without previous involvement in ACRM
- Recruit at least 2 nationally recognized experts in rehab medicine/technology to serve as a Judge on the LaunchPad Judges Panel
- Identify future projects or opportunities for collaboration with other ACRM Communities or TNG Task Forces
2017 Inaugural LaunchPad Highlights >>
Clinical Managers in Rehabilitation Technology Task Force
The Clinical Managers in Rehabilitation Technology Task Force aims to connect, support and provide resources to rehabilitation clinicians employed by technology companies and by clinical practice organizations that use rehabilitation technology. The group will gather, disseminate and share best practices as they relate to the intersection of the private industry, clinical practice, use of rehabilitation technology, technology development and validation, and regulatory compliance. We will provide a space within ACRM for dialogue and collaboration among clinicians, researchers, engineers and product developers to benefit the end user.
CHAIR: Lauren Sheehan, OTD, OTR/L
Clinical Manager, NEOFECT, Inc.
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Lauren Sheehan is a Clinical Manager for Neofect, Inc., developer of smart rehabilitation solutions to help patients with neurological and musculoskeletal injuries by providing patient-customized training exercises using games. Her clinical specialties include: vision rehabilitation, wheelchair seating and positioning, driving rehabilitation and outpatient neuro rehabilitation. Lauren is passionate about mentoring and teaching, building teams and continually learning and growing professionally.
SECRETARY: Sherri Wallis PT, DPT
Clinical Specialist
Rex Bionics, Pty, Ltd
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Sherri Wallis a Clinical Specialist with Rex Bionics, maker of REX Bionic Exoskeleton, a self-supporting and self-balancing robotic device that allows people with severe mobility impairments to walk independently. Sherri is a US-based physical therapist with twenty-seven years of experience in a variety of roles including clinical education, management, and treatment in various settings including acute care, home health, acute rehabilitation, and long-term skilled nursing care with a diverse patient population and diverse managerial supervision from supervision of staff in a hospital setting to international, multi-site, clinical supervision.
