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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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DateCourse TitleCollegeFormat
May 13 - August 2, 2024DHD 441 – Adaptive Equipment Design and FabricationCollege of Applied Health SciencesHybrid
June 10- July 5, 2024DHD 549- 3D Printing in Assistive TechnologyCollege of Applied Health SciencesOnline Asynchronous
June 10- July 5, 2024DHD 550 - Technology to Support Universal Design for Learning in K-12College of Applied Health SciencesOnline Asynchronous
June 10- July 5, 2024DHD 559 - Ergonomics & Safety for Workers with DisabilitiesCollege of Applied Health SciencesOnline Asynchronous
June 10 - August 2, 2024DHD 567 - Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Individuals with Autism Spectrum DisorderCollege of Applied Health SciencesOnline Asynchronous
June 10 - July 5, 2024DHD 569 - Environmental ModificationCollege of Applied Health SciencesOnline Asynchronous
June 10 - August 2, 2024DHD 594C - Assistive Technology & TransportationCollege of Applied Health SciencesOnline Asynchronous
August 25 - December 6, 2024DHD 440 - Introduction to Assistive Technology: Principles and PracticeCollege of Applied Health SciencesOnline Asynchronous
August 26 - November 1, 2024DHD 544 - Assistive Technology in Early Childhood Settings College of Applied Health SciencesOnline Asynchronous
August 25 - December 6, 2024 DHD 548 -Assistive Technology Tools in the PK-12 Educational Setting College of Applied Health SciencesOnline Asynchronous
August 26 - September 27, 2024DHD 553 - Assistive Technology for Individuals Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired College of Applied Health SciencesOnline Asynchronous
August 26 - December 6, 2024DHD 568 - Supporting Augmentative and Alternative Communication in Educational SettingsCollege of Applied Health SciencesOnline Asynchronous
August 26 - December 6, 2024DHD 590 - Field Experience in Disability and Human DevelopmentCollege of Applied Health SciencesBy arrangement
August 26 - November 1, 2024DHD 594 – Computer & AAC Access AssessmentCollege of Applied Health SciencesOnline Asynchronous
November 4- December 6, 2024DHD 562 - Mobile Technology & Computers: Built-In Accessibility FeaturesCollege of Applied Health SciencesOnline Asynchronous
Spring 2025DHD 440 - Introduction to Assistive Technology: Principles and PracticeCollege of Applied Health SciencesTBD
Spring 2025DHD 554 - Augmentative Communication AssessmentCollege of Applied Health SciencesTBD
Spring 2025DHD 555 - Consideration, Assessment and Documentation of Assistive Technology in PreK-12 Educational SettingCollege of Applied Health SciencesTBD
Spring 2025DHD 556 - Seating & Positioning for Wheelchair MobilityCollege of Applied Health SciencesTBD
Spring 2025DHD 557 - Manual Powered Wheelchair TechnologiesCollege of Applied Health SciencesTBD
Spring 2025DHD 566 - Introduction to Microcontrollers in Assistive TechnologyCollege of Applied Health SciencesTBD
Spring 2025DHD 590 - Field Experience in Disability and Human DevelopmentCollege of Applied Health SciencesBy arrangement