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| Discipline Coordinators: |
Assistive Technology |
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| Project/Program/Clinic Contacts: | AT Connects | ||||||||||||||||||
| Discipline(s): | Assistive Technology | ||||||||||||||||||
| AUCD Council Membership: |
No Council Membership |
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| Research: | Assistive Technology | ||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Service: | Universal Design for Learning/Universal Course Design | ||||||||||||||||||
Vita/Bio
Professional Background
Dr. Willkomm is currently the Director of the New Hampshire Statewide Assistive Technology Program (ATinNH) with the Institute on Disability and a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy. In addition, Dr. Willkomm is the coordinator of the Graduate Certificate in Assistive Technology Program and the coordinator of the Disability Studies Minor. She has been engaged in providing/managing assistive technology services for over 28 years in the areas of home, school, and worksite modifications for persons with disabilities. She is know nationally and internationally as "The MacGyver of Assistive Technology" and for her work in rural rehabilitation technology. Dr. Willkomm has presented in 38 states, five foreign countires, and three U.S. territories and authored 22 publications including her most recent book titled "Make a Difference Today - Assistive Technology Solutions in Minutes."
