Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America

The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA), is the premier professional organization which is dedicated in promoting the health and well-being of people with disabilities through improving access to technology solutions. The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America advances the field by offering continuing education, certification and professional development, developing assistive technology and set of standards promoting research and public policy, and sponsoring forums for the exchange of information and ideas to meet needs of its multidisciplinary constituency. The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America's Board provides governance of the organizations activities. The Board establishes several committees for this purpose. The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America also has a small professional staff, consisting an Executive Director and programmatic staff. The organization is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Society's goal is to maximize the health and well being of people with disabilities through technology. It contribute public welfare through literary, scientific, professional and educational activities by supporting the development,dissemination also utilization of knowledge and practice of rehabilitation and assistive technology in order to achieve the quality of life for all citizens. Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America is a non-profit organization. Its volunteer Board of Directors provides governance and oversight of the organization's activities. The Board also establishes few committees for this purpose.