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Conference

SmartTech Tips at the Pennsylvania Tech Summit

On Thursday March 13th, Dr. Gina Novarrio joined a panel of experts from across the state at the Pennsylvania Technology Summit sponsored by the Temple University Institute on Disabilities.  Novarrio, along with Jeff Ruffing (INGLIS) and Jack Fried (UPMC/Center for Assistive Technology/Pitt) presented Tips for a Successful Smart Home Technology Installation.

9th Annual Current Concepts in SCI Rehabilitation Conference

Nearly 18,000 individuals in the U.S. sustain a traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) each year. Additionally, while non-traumatic SCI can be difficult to track, it is estimated to be roughly the same amount as traumatic injuries per year. The care of persons with SCI requires an interdisciplinary approach across the continuum of care from initial injury, medical complications, many phases of rehab, and community reintegration.