Training Projects

Click on the links to view detailed information about each training project. Each Training Project links to a page that includes an Abstract and Publications. It also may include links to other relevant sites.

For more information about individual training projects, inquiries may be sent directly to the contact listed for each project.

T1. IDEA - Institute for Design Engineering Applications

The RRTC together with the Institute for Design Engineering Application will pursue a number of engineering and design projects in the areas of universal design and rehabilitation technology. These projects will take place in the freshman engineering course, Engineering Design and Communication.

Edward Colgate, PhD
colgate@northestern.edu

T2. Universal Design Partnership with Archeworks, Inc

Working with the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Archeworks will dedicate two years of project work focusing on design, design enhancements and testing of products for stroke patients using universal design principles. In addition, students with a disability will be recruited for enrollment in the design program to work on the design, prototyping, and testing of the products.

Eva Maddox, FIIDA
Molly Baltman, Executive Director
mbaltman@archeworks.org

T3. Stroke Prevention for Adolescents and Young Adults in Spanish Speaking Communities

The objective of this training program is to develop a computer-based training program directed specifically to Spanish speaking adolescents and young adults that will educate them about the warning signs, symptoms, and risk factors for stroke.

Sylvia Diaz Duraski, RN, CRRN-A, CNP
sduraski@ric.org

Other Resources

American Stroke Association
National Stroke Association
National Aphasia Association
The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Education and Training Center
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Machines Assisting Recovery from Stroke (MARS)
The RIC Center for Aphasia Research