Improving Digital Literacy for Home-Bound Older Veterans
Many Americans, particularly older adults and individuals with disabilities, have difficulty adopting new technology—even when it can give them access to better health care.
Exploring the World of Rehabilitation Technology: A Former Master’s Student Perspective
A career in rehabilitation technology combines personal experience, academic pursuit and a passion for making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities. Kayden Gill, a 2023 graduate of the Master of Rehabilitation Technology program, shared his journey, experiences and aspirations within this dynamic industry.
The Prosthetics and Orthotics Internship Experience – Caitlin Bowman
New Pitt P&O alumna, Caitlin Bowman, shares her final clinical internship experience at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Orthotics and Prosthetics Department where she gained a variety of skills that will carry over into her new two-year residency and future career!
Pitt’s Healthy Home Lab Receives $1 Million HUD Grant to Develop Technology-Enabled Solutions to Reduce Falls for Older Adults Living in Public Housing
The University of Pittsburgh Healthy Home Lab (HHL) has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to develop technology-enabled solutions to reduce falls and improve the safety of older adults living in public and rental housing.
Pitt’s Healthy Home Lab: Home Sweet Healthy Home
The Healthy Home Laboratory is an innovative, collaborative resource where scientists, engineers, rehabilitation experts and community partners are coming together to maximize the health and safety of a typical home environment and allow more people to age safely and independently at home.
Assistive Tools in Development – Brittany Platt “Just Roll On It”
Our Master of Rehabilitation Technology student explains her project that helps people with disabilities around the home, and gives insight on how the program has provided her with the skills and knowledge to become a vital assistive technology professional
Giving Man’s Best Friend a New Leash On Life
Students in the Prosthetics & Orthotics (P&O) program are learning how their industry is expanding to help man’s best friend put their best paw forward.
Donors’ Undergraduate Summer Research Award Scholarship Is a Transformative Gift for SHRS Students
Allen and Nell McMurtry established the SHRS Undergraduate Student Summer Research Award in 2019 as a token of pure gratitude for the faculty who made a difference in the lives of students.
SHRS Programs Using Assistive Technology to Empower Inclusivity
Explore the various assistive technology being utilized by programs at SHRS.
Congratulations to the 2023 AccelerATe Scholarship Award Winners
Congratulations to the three recipients of the AccelerATe Scholarship award, granting up to $5,000 for students in the Master of Rehabilitation Technology and Master of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics programs.