Assistive Technology Transfer Update

Papers:

• Hayes-Rines, J. (1999). "Success Stories - AZtech," Inventor's Digest, XV, 1, 38-41;

• Lane, J. (In press). "Understanding Technology Transfer," Assistive Technology, 11.1;

• Wheeled Mobility White Papers:
  1) Power Monitoring and Management
  2) Manual Wheelchair Propulsion
  3) Motors and Drivetrains
  4) Materials and Components.

Presentations:

• RERC Project Director's Meeting: Lane, J. "The Role of Technology Transfer in RERC's."

• FLC National Meeting:
  1) Lane, J. "Mid-Atlantic Region Demonstration Project Update -- Wheeled Mobility Stakeholder Forum,"
  2) Lane, J. "Southeast Region Demonstration Project Update -- Technology Watch for AAC."

• RESNA '99:
  1) Leahy, J. "Critical factors for evaluating and commercializing inventions;"
  2) Kohler, J. "Unlocking assistive technology through commercialization;"
  3) Lane J. "Overview of RERC on Technology Transfer (1998 to 2003)."

Workshops:

• MedTrade '98: B. Kon & J. Kohler, "Product Evaluation & Commercialization

• Futures Show '99: J. Kohler & B. Kon, "Product Opportunities: Who is your market?"

• RESNA '99: J. Kohler & B. Kon, "Commercialization case study - the reversible toilet transfer product."

Exhibits:

• MedTrade '98

• Futures Show '99

• American Occupational Therapy Association '99

• American Society on Aging '99

• U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Inventor's Exposition '99

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