Assistive Technology Certificate Program

The Department of Disability and Human Development's Assistive Technology Certificate Program trains professionals to deliver state of the art Assistive Technology clinical services to individuals with physical, cognitive, and/or sensory disabilities. All professionals serving individuals with assistive technology needs in the areas of Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Special Education, Engineering, or Vocational Rehabilitation can benefit from the Assistive Technology Certificate Program.

Classes in this program can be taken individually or as part of the certificate program. To learn more about the certificate program or to apply, please visit the department’s website. You can also reach the department by phone at (312) 413-1647 (voice) or (312) 413-0453 (TTY).

Instructions for how to submit your course applications and payments can be found here: UIC Online Course Application Instructions

Courses

DateCourse TitleCollegeFormat
June 16 - August 8, 2025DHD 441 – Adaptive Equipment Design and FabricationCollege of Applied Health SciencesHybrid
June 16 - July 18, 2028DHD 549- 3D Printing in Assistive TechnologyCollege of Applied Health SciencesOnline Asynchronous
June 16 - July 11, 2025DHD 550 - Technology to Support Universal Design for Learning in K-12College of Applied Health SciencesOnline Asynchronous
June 16 - August 8, 2025DHD 567 - Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Individuals with Autism Spectrum DisorderCollege of Applied Health SciencesOnline Asynchronous
June 16 - July 11, 2025DHD 569 - Environmental ModificationCollege of Applied Health SciencesOnline Asynchronous
July 14 - August 8, 2025DHD 559 - Ergonomics & Safety for Workers with DisabilitiesCollege of Applied Health SciencesOnline Asynchronous
June 16 - August 8, 2025DHD 594C - Assistive Technology & TransportationCollege of Applied Health SciencesOnline Asynchronous
August 25 - December 5, 2025DHD 440 - Introduction to Assistive Technology: Principles and PracticeCollege of Applied Health SciencesOnline Asynchronous
August 25 - December 5, 2025 DHD 548 -Assistive Technology Tools in the PK-12 Educational Setting College of Applied Health SciencesOnline Asynchronous
August 25 - October 31, 2025DHD 551 – Access Assessment for AAC, Computers, and Mobile Technologies in Assistive TechnologyCollege of Applied Health SciencesTBD
August 25 - September 26 2025DHD 553 - Assistive Technology for Individuals Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired College of Applied Health SciencesOnline Asynchronous
August 25 - December 5, 2025DHD 568 - Supporting Augmentative and Alternative Communication in Educational SettingsCollege of Applied Health SciencesOnline Asynchronous
August 25 - December 5, 2025DHD 590 - Field Experience in Disability and Human DevelopmentCollege of Applied Health SciencesBy arrangement
November 11 - December 5, 2025DHD 562 - Mobile Technology & Computers: Built-In Accessibility FeaturesCollege of Applied Health SciencesOnline Asynchronous
January 12 - May 2, 2026DHD 440 - Introduction to Assistive Technology: Principles and PracticeCollege of Applied Health SciencesTBD
January 12 - May 2, 2026DHD 494- Disability, Communication, and Social ParticipationCollege of Applied Health SciencesTBD
January 12 - May 2, 2026DHD 554 - Augmentative Communication AssessmentCollege of Applied Health SciencesTBD
January 12 - May 2, 2026DHD 555 - Consideration, Assessment and Documentation of Assistive Technology in PreK-12 Educational SettingCollege of Applied Health SciencesTBD
Spring 2026, 5 weeksDHD 556 - Seating & Positioning for Wheelchair MobilityCollege of Applied Health SciencesTBD
Spring 2026, 10 weeksDHD 557 - Manual Powered Wheelchair TechnologiesCollege of Applied Health SciencesTBD
Spring 2026, 10 weeksDHD 566 - Introduction to Microcontrollers in Assistive TechnologyCollege of Applied Health SciencesTBD
January 12 - May 2, 2026DHD 590 - Field Experience in Disability and Human DevelopmentCollege of Applied Health SciencesBy arrangement