mprairie

About Me

Name

mprairie
Type of User

Other
Location

Northfield, VT
Bio

Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering. Engaging students with design projects in AT.
Interests

Interest in AT solutions that use embedded systems for control, but not exclusively active systems. High interest in rehabilitation devices for wounded Veterans.
Affiliation or Company

Norwich University

About ATS

ATS is a community of people whose primary purpose is to enhance the availability of assistive technology devices. The independence and quality of life of people with disabilities and others with functional limitations are greatly increased with the use of assistive technology. Availability of assistive technology is currently limited to those devices which can be purchased and those fabricated on a custom basis. The limited size of the market often creates a significant barrier to the commercialization and availability of assistive technology devices. (Read more)