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).
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| Date | Course Title | College | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 12 - July 7, 2023 | DHD 549- 3D Printing in Assistive Technology | College of Applied Health Sciences | Online Asynchronous |
| June 12- July 7, 2023 | DHD 550 - Technology to Support Universal Design for Learning in K-12 | College of Applied Health Sciences | Online Asynchronous |
| July 10 - August 4, 2023 | DHD 559 - Ergonomics & Safety for Workers with Disabilities | College of Applied Health Sciences | Online Asynchronous |
| June 12 - August 2, 2023 | DHD 567 - Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder | College of Applied Health Sciences | Online Asynchronous |
| June 12 - July 7, 2023 | DHD 569 - Environmental Modification | College of Applied Health Sciences | Online Asynchronous |
| June 12 - August 2, 2023 | DHD 594C - Assistive Technology & Transportation | College of Applied Health Sciences | Online Asynchronous |
| August 21 - December 1, 2023 | DHD 440 - Introduction to Assistive Technology: Principles and Practice | College of Applied Health Sciences | Online Asynchronous |
| August 21 - October 27, 2023 | DHD 544 - Assistive Technology in Early Childhood Settings | College of Applied Health Sciences | Online Asynchronous |
| August 21 - December 1, 2023 | DHD 548 -Assistive Technology Tools in the PK-12 Educational Setting | College of Applied Health Sciences | Online Asynchronous |
| August 21 - September 22, 2023 | DHD 553 - Assistive Technology for Individuals Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired | College of Applied Health Sciences | Online Asynchronous |
| August 21 - December 1, 2023 | DHD 590 - Field Experience in Disability and Human Development | College of Applied Health Sciences | By arrangement |
| August 21 - December 1, 2023 | DHD 568 - Supporting Augmentative and Alternative Communication in Educational Settings | College of Applied Health Sciences | Online Asynchronous |
| October 30- December 1, 2024 | DHD 562 - Mobile Technology & Computers: Built-In Accessibility Features | College of Applied Health Sciences | Online Asynchronous |
| January 8 - April 26, 2024 | DHD 440 - Introduction to Assistive Technology: Principles and Practice | College of Applied Health Sciences | Online Asynchronous |
| January 8 - April 26, 2024 | DHD 554 - Augmentative Communication Assessment | College of Applied Health Sciences | TBD |
| January 8 - April 26, 2024 | DHD 555 - Consideration, Assessment and Documentation of Assistive Technology in PreK-12 Educational Setting | College of Applied Health Sciences | TBD |
| January 9 - February 9, 2024 | DHD 556 - Seating & Positioning for Wheelchair Mobility | College of Applied Health Sciences | TBD |
| February 12 - April 26, 2024 | DHD 557 - Manual Powered Wheelchair Technologies | College of Applied Health Sciences | TBD |
| January 8-April 26, 2024 | DHD 566 - Introduction to Microcontrollers in Assistive Technology | College of Applied Health Sciences | TBD |
| January 8 - April 26, 2024 | DHD 590 - Field Experience in Disability and Human Development | College of Applied Health Sciences | By arrangement |