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Curriculum Vitae 1 CURRICULUM VITAE Dr. THERESE M. WILLKOMM, PH.D., ATP e-mail: [email protected] PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Aug[FA1] 2005 DIRECTOR OF NH-ASSISTIVE TECHOLOGY STATE PROGRAM To Present Institute on Disability, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH Develop, implement, and manage Assistive Technology programs with providers in New Hampshire; develop and implement a statewide Assistive Technology Training Cooperative; oversee development and implementation of statewide assistive technology policies ASSOCIATE CLINICAL PROFESSOR Department of Occupational Therapy; University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH Teach 12 credits in Assistive Technology and two Human Movement Labs; Coordinator of Graduate Certificate Program in Assistive Technology; oversee minor in Disabilities Studies Sept. 1997 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR to 8-2005 ATECH Services - An Alliance for Assistive Technology, Education and Community Health Services, Laconia, New Hampshire: Using Technology to Achieve Life’s Goals at Home, School, Work, and Play Direct and oversee all programs including: Clinical, Service, and Research and Training ; overseeing the development of new programs and services, obtain funding for new and existing programs, conduct state and national presentations; develop assistive technology training materials; conduct assistive technology worksite assessments. ATECH Services is the largest assistive technology organization in New Hampshire employing over 30 occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech and language pathologists, rehabilitation technologists, and educators. Annual operating budget - 2 million dollars Sept. 1997 ADJUNCT ASSISTANT PROFESSOR to 8-2005 Department of Occupational Therapy, University of New Hampshire, Durham Developed and taught three, four credit Assistive Technology Graduate courses each year . (On contract for 12 credits a year). Sept. 2000 ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROJECT CONSULTANT To 2005 National AgrAbility Project University of Wisconsin – Madison Provide technical assistance consultation on agricultural worksite modifications; conduct national presentations on agricultural worksite modifications; develop technical materials related to farming and ranching with a disability for national dissemination. Sept. 1997 DIRECTOR OF NEW HAMPSHIRE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY to Present PARTNERSHIP PROJECT Institute on Disability - University of New Hampshire UAP, Durham New Hampshire Oversee all aspects of the New Hampshire Tech Act Project including: low interest loan program, new policy development, educational material development, assistive technology advocacy, workshops and training. Jan, 1990- ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT To Present Self-employed; Consulted with groups in rehabilitation and assistive technology programs . Provided training and presentations in 42 states; wrote and managed federal grants; conducted work site assessments for 1 2 employees with disabilities, completed over 200 work site evaluations for major corporations. Aug. 1993 - RESEARCH ASSOCIATE May 1996 University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Conducted research and training in rehabilitation technology; developed and taught graduate level course: Rehabilitation Technology and Employment; secured funding for research activities. Jan. 1993 - REHABILITATION ENGINEERING MANAGER Aug. 1993 National Rehabilitation Engineering Institute for Productivity, dba Andrews Machine Works; Erlanger, Kentucky Provided rehabilitation engineering services to farmers with disabilities; conducted on-site rehabilitation engineering assessments of residences and work sites; managed projects; supervised staff; wrote grants; conducted rehabilitation engineering related training programs; provided consultations on ADA guidelines and reasonable accommodations; conducted ergonomic evaluations. Dec. 1986 - DIRECTOR OF FARM FAMILY REHABILITATION Dec. 1992 MANAGEMENT (FaRM ) PROGRAM Easter Seal Society of Iowa, Inc.; Des Moines, Iowa Responsible for initial development of the program; wrote grants, developed and implemented subcontracts; supervised staff; developed mobile rehabilitation engineering unit; provided rehabilitation services to farm families affected by physical disabilities; provided consultations on agricultural work site modifications; presented at local, state, regional, national and international meetings on disability related issues; developed written and audio-visual materials; conducted research activities focused on prevention of secondary injuries and assistive technology service delivery systems. Jan. 1985 - ADJUNCT FACULTY INSTRUCTOR Dec. 1992 Rehabilitation Institute, Drake University; Des Moines, Iowa and Rehabilitation Counseling Department, Mankato State University; Mankato, Minnesota Instructed graduate level students in the following areas: Job Analysis, Work Site Accessibility, Rehabilitation Engineering, Work Station Design; coordinated student projects related to the above areas. Sep. 1984 - REHABILITATION CONSULTANT - FaRM PROGRAM Nov. 1986 DIRECTOR (On leave Management Consulting and Rehabilitation Services, Inc.; Ankeny, Iowa Mar. 1985 - Jan. 1986) Developed and directed Farm Family Rehabilitation Management Program (for farm families affected by physical disabilities); provided consulting to industry on job modification and disability prevention; conducted labor market research studies; developed audio-visual materials; conducted presentations on disability issues; developed computerized system for data management; provided job placement services for a controlled number of clients. Mar. 1985 - PROJECT COORDINATOR Jan. 1986 Breaking New Ground, Department of Agricultural Engineering, Purdue University; West Lafayette, Indiana Consulted on agricultural work site modifications for farmers with physical disabilities; organized and conducted workshops and presentations; developed written and audio visual materials; supervised project assistants; conducted nationwide farm visits. Jun. 1983 - ADJUSTMENT COUNSELOR Aug. 1983 Program for Independent Living, University of Wisconsin - Stout; Menomonie, Wisconsin Managed physical disabilities case load; conducted assessments; developed individualized independent living plans; coordinated and provided independent living services. 2 3 Aug. 1982 - COMMUNITY SERVICES TRAINER May 1983 Program for Independent Living, University of Wisconsin - Stout; Menomonie, Wisconsin Designed and implemented the Personal Care Assistance Program; created and instituted a rural-based peer counseling program; presented awareness and sensitivity training programs; responded to technical assistance requests on disability related issues; developed three comprehensive training manuals; supervised field experience of students. Dec. 1982 - THERAPEUTIC RECREATION COORDINATOR Feb. 1983 Dunn County Recreation Department; Menomonie, Wisconsin Created the county's first individualized therapeutic recreation programs for the developmentally disabled and chronically mentally ill; conducted individual assessments on referred clients; recruited, trained and matched volunteers with clients; supervised staff and practicum students; organized recreation programs. Mar. 1981 - TRAINER Jul. 1982 Program for Independent Living, University of Wisconsin - Stout; Menomonie, Wisconsin Organized and conducted awareness and sensitivity training for community groups in a nine-county area; developed training materials; conducted one-on-one independent living skills training for blind and deaf; recruited and trained volunteers to assist with program activities; conducted community accessibility surveys. Jan. 1980 - COORDINATOR Mar. 1982 Dunn County Citizens Advocacy; Menomonie, Wisconsin Founded program, wrote grants; raised funds; recruited, interviewed, screened, and trained advocates; matched advocates and proteges; monitored relationships, conducted educational programs. EDUCATION Apr. 1997 Ph.D. Rehabilitation Science, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Apr. 1997 Certificate in Rehabilitation Technology; University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Apr. 1997 Certificate in Rehabilitation Technology Service Delivery; University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Aug. 1984 M.S. Vocational Rehabilitation Job Development/Job Placement, Drake University; Des Moines, Iowa May 1982 B.S. Vocational Rehabilitation (Summa Cum Laude), University of Wisconsin-Stout; Menomonie, Wisconsin May 1982 B.S. Special Education, University of Wisconsin - Stout Menomonie, Wisconsin, Wisconsin Certified K- 12 CREDENTIALS June- 1997 ATP - RESNA Certified Assistive Technology Practitioner GRANT AWARDS RESEARCH[FA2] GRANT AWARDS (Principal Investigator) • iCreate for Paralysis – Christopher Reeve Foundation $75,000- April 2017 to April 2018 • Christopher Reeve Grant – ICreate for Paralysis –Ended July 2018 • SEAT Grant – UNH DOE Early Childhood Education Funding from July 1, 2018 to end in December 2019 3 4 • ATinNH – Grant - $434,000 – Ongoing • Maker’s Fair grant Submitted to and Funded By DD Council – Received $2,500 September 2018 • Proposal to Conduct Tech Camp for UNH – Submitted December 2017 and approved for $2000 June 2018 • Proposal to and Funded by Gilford School District for $2,000 for a two day Summer Assistive Technology Workshop July 2018 • Submitted second Quality of Life Grant for $100,000 to the Christopher Reeve Foundation for a Blue Apron approach to providing remote assistive technology services • Raised $14,000 in sale of my book for purchasing assistive technology devices • Raised
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