About the R2D2 Center
Mission & History
The R2D2 Center performs interdisciplinary basic research investigations, applied research and development, and innovative instruction related to technology and disability.
The Center was established in the College of Health Sciences as the
Center for Rehabilitation Sciences and Technology (CRST). The Center's
name was changed to the Rehabilitation Research Design & Disability
(R2D2) Center in November 2003 to more accurately describe the Center's
overall activities.
The R2D2 Center affiliates with multiple college/school units in the
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Currently, key linkages exist with
the Departments of Occupational Therapy and Health Sciences in the College
of Health Sciences, the Department of Exceptional Education in the School
of Education, the School of Architecture and Urban Planning, and components
of the campus Office of Information Technology.
Leadership
The R2D2 Center is directed by Dr. Roger O. Smith. Dr. Dave Edyburn
serves as Director of Training and Dissemination, Todd Schwanke provides
overall technical coordination, and Kathy Rust coordinates the research
projects.
Funding
- National Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation
Research (NIDRR)
- Milwaukee Idea - Campus Design Solutions - University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- NIDRR, via Marquette University subcontract
- UW-Milwaukee cost reimbursement accounts
Center Partners
- Attorney
Steven Mendelsohn
- Helen Hayes Hospital (New York)
- Marquette University
- Milwaukee Idea - Campus Design Solutions
- Ohio Department of Education
- University at Buffalo
- University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
- University of Wisconsin-Stout
- Warren & Associates (Seattle)
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