Assistive Technology
Fostering independence, safety, participation and community engagement through occupational therapy research on assistive technology and 3D printing.
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Current research focuses on the role of the caregiver in wheelchair procurement for individuals with traumatic brain injury, an in-depth multi-faceted assessment designed to identify problems in the home environment that impede a person’s ability to successfully live at home and a virtual platform to implement home programs.
Research projects
Gaps in care and the role of the caregiver in the wheelchair procurement process in individuals with an acquired brain injury
TWU researcher: Catherine Cooper Hay PhD, OTR, CSRS
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HESTIA and HESTIA NextGen
TWU researcher: Noralyn D. Pickens, PhD, OT
GO MOVE: Goal Oriented Movement Opportunities in a Virtual Environment
TWU researcher: Heather Roberts, PhD, OT
Learn More about GO MOVEPage last updated 2:13 PM, October 28, 2025