Principal at LINC Design LLC

Verona, Pennsylvania

Email:    linda@LINC-Design.com

URL:       www.LINC-Design.com

Updated on April 5, 2011

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Education

1989-1994Delft Technical University BS.Industrial Design Engineering

Delft, The Netherlands

1994-1996Delft Technical University MS.Industrial Design Engineering

Delft, The Netherlands

1997-2001University of PittsburghPh.D.Rehabilitation Science and

                        Pittsburgh, PATechnology

2001-2004University of PittsburghPost DocRehabilitation Science

                        Pittsburgh, PAand Technology

Academic Appointments

1995-1996Delft Technical UniversityGraduate Student Researcher

Department of Aerospace Engineering

1997-2001University of PittsburghGraduate Student Researcher

Department of Rehabilitation Science and

Technology

2001-2003University of PittsburghPost Doctoral Fellow

                        Department of Rehabilitation Science and

Technology

2004-2011University of PittsburghVisiting Assistant Professor

Department of Rehabilitation Science and

Technology

2009-2011University of PittsburghVisiting Assistant Professor

Department of Bioengineering

2011-presentUniversity of PittsburghAdjunct Professor

Rehab Engineering Research Center

2011-presentCarnegie Mellon UniversityAdjunct Professor

Human Computer Interaction Institute

Industry Appointments

1994Pentagraph Design CenterDesign Assistant

Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa

1996-1997Metalux B.V.Project Manager

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

1998Beneficial Designs Inc.Researcher and Designer

Santa Cruz, CA

2010-present   Principal: LINC Design LLC

- Commercialization of rehabilitation and transportation safety technologies

- Concept evaluation through user research, dynamic testing and computer simulation

- User research, incl. task analysis, safety analysis, heuristic evaluations, anthropometric/fit evaluation

- Innovation by means of a methodological approach

- Expert review, education and training in the area of product design, safety and usability

- Litigation Case investigation/depositions/trial/expert witness statements

- Product and system safety, usability, wheelchairs, transportation, seat belts, training and best practices

Clients:

University of Pittsburgh (RERC-WTS)ISO standards development

University of Pittsburgh (TTC)design of Simple Feedback Device

Carnegie Mellon Universityinstructor Interaction Design Fundamentals

Arno van Thuijl ActieMarketingconceptual design

Sole Proprietor: LINC Design for Human Use (2004-2010)

2008-20095Star Specialty Services, NYUser Researcher

2008-2009Amtrust Underwriters, CTUser Researcher

2004-2009Marshall Elevator Company Project Manager

Pittsburgh, PA

2006Creative Products InternationalHuman Factors Design

Pittsburgh, PA

2004-2005Pittsburgh Action Against RapeUser Researcher

Pittsburgh, PA

2004-NeoForma DesignUser Researcher

Pittsburgh, PA

2004Agentase LLCUser Researcher and Designer

Pittsburgh, PA

2003-            Daedalus Excel Inc.Human Factors and Usability Specialist

2003-2004Q’StraintResearcher and Designer

Fort Lauderdale, FL

2001-2002Western Pennsylvania School Rehabilitation Specialist

for Blind Children, Pittsburgh, PA

2002Arizona State UniversityResearch Consultant

Phoenix, AZ

2001Abbott Research Group Inc.User Researcher

Pittsburgh, PA

2000-2001BodyMedia Inc.User Researcher

Pittsburgh, PA

Professional and Scientific Societies

Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA)

International Standards Organization Working Group 6 on Wheelchair Transportation

ANSI/RESNA Committee on Wheelchairs and Transportation

American Usability Professionals Association

Committees

RESNA Special Interest Group on Universal Access (SIG 19)

1. -Chair (2008-2010)
   

2. -Co Chair (2010-present)
   

ANSI/RESNA COWHAT (Wheelchair Transportation Safety)

- Working group member (2000-present)

- Voting member (2003-present)

International Standards Organization (ISO) WG6 on Wheelchair Transportation Safety

- Working group member (2000-present)

- Voting member (2003-present)

Articulated Total Body Simulation Group

- Vice President (2001-2002)

School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

- Student Representative (2000-2001)

Honors

2011                Pitt Innovator Award, University of Pittsburgh

2010            Outstanding Faculty Award, University of Pittsburgh

2009            Pitt Innovator Award, University of Pittsburgh

1998            Student Best Paper Award, University of Pittsburgh, Dept of RST

1997-2001Graduate Student Research Scholarship, University of Pittsburgh, Dept. of RST

Patents/Patent Applications

U.S. Patent No.: 7,802,337 B2, Retractable Ramp, Linda van Roosmalen et al. Assig. Marshall Elevator Company http://www.faqs.org/patents/app/20090106918 Sep. 28, 2010.

Non-Provisional Application No. 20090309344, Restraint Systems for Use in Vehicles and

Methods of Restraint, Linda van Roosmalen et al., Assig. University of Pittsburgh and

Q’Straint, http://www.faqs.org/patents/app/20090309344, September 3, 2009. Patent pending.

Non-Provisional Application No. 61/179,846: Wheelchair Containment Station Linda van Roosmalen and Michael Turkovich, Assig. University of Pittsburgh, May 20, 2010. Patent pending.

Publications

Peer Reviewed

1. Van Roosmalen L, Karg P, Hobson D, Turkovich M, Porach E. User evaluation of three wheelchair securement systems in large accessible transit vehicles. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2011; 48(7): 823-38.

2. M Turkovich, L van Roosmalen, D Hobson, E Porach. Alternative wheelchair securement systems – Performance during normal and emergency driving in a public bus. Public Transportation Journal, 14(3): 147-169.

3. L van Roosmalen, G J Paquin, A M Steinfeld, “Quality of life technology: the state of personal transportation. Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America 2010; 21(1):111-25

4. Karg P, Buning ME, Bertocci G, Fuhrman S, Hobson D, Manary M, Schneider S, van Roosmalen L. State of the science workshop on wheelchair transportation safety. Assist Technol. 2009; 21(3): 115-60.

5. M Pramuka, L van Roosmalen, Telerehabilitation Technologies: Accessibility and usability. International Journal of Telerehabilitation, Spring 2009. P25-36.  http://telerehab.pitt.edu/ojs/index.php/Telerehab/

6. L van Roosmalen, M Lutgendorf, MA Manary, “Occupant restraint preferences of individuals traveling in motor vehicles while seated in their wheelchairs”, Assistive Technology 20(4): 181-93, 2008.

7. P Wolf, L van Roosmalen, GE Bertocci. “Wheelchair tiedown and occupant restraint system issues In the real world and the virtual world: Combining qualitative and quantitative research approaches”, Journal of Assistive Technology, Vol 19-4, 2007 pp. 188-196.

8. DA Hobson, L van Roosmalen. “Towards the next generation of wheelchair securement Development of a demonstration UDIG-compatible wheelchair docking device”, Journal of Assistive Technology, Vol 19-4, 2007 pp. 210-222.

9. M Reed and L van Roosmalen, “A pilot study of a method for assessing the reach capability of wheelchair users for safety belt design”, Applied Ergonomics 2005; Vol36/5: 523-528.

10. L van Roosmalen, M Reed, GE Bertocci, “Pilot study of safety belt usability for vehicle occupants seated in wheelchairs”, Assistive Tech. J. 2005; 17:23-36.

11. GE Bertocci and L van Roosmalen, “Caster Crashworthiness”, accepted for publication in Assistive Tech. J. 2003.

12. L van Roosmalen, G. E. Bertocci, D. Ha, P. Karg, “Wheelchair integrated occupant restraints: Feasibility in frontal impact," Medical Engineering and Physics, Vol 23-10, January 2002.

13. L van Roosmalen, G. E. Bertocci, D. A. Hobson, and P. Karg, "Preliminary evaluation of wheelchair occupant restraint system usage in motor vehicles," Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, Vol 39-1, 2002.

14. L van Roosmalen, G.E. Bertocci, D. Ha, P. Karg, S. Szobota, "Proposed test method and evaluation of wheelchair seating system crashworthiness," Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, vol. 37, 2000, pp. 543-554.

15. D Ha, G. E. Bertocci, E. Deemer, L van Roosmalen, and P. Karg, "Evaluation of wheelchair back support crashworthiness: combination wheelchair back support surfaces and attachment hardware," Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development, vol. 37, 2000, pp.555-564.

16. GE Bertocci, S. Szobota, D. Ha, L van Roosmalen, "Development of frontal impact crashworthy wheelchair seating design criteria using computer simulation," Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, vol. 37, 2000, pp.565-572.

17. GE Bertocci, D. Ha, L van Roosmalen, P. Karg, and E. Deemer, “Evaluation of wheelchair drop seat crashworthiness,” Medical Engineering and Physics, vol. 37-5, 2000.

Proceedings of Conferences and Symposia

1. Matthew Fowler, Sravan K. Elineni, Matthew Wills, Kathryn De Laurentis, Stephen Sundarrao, Linda Van Roosmalen, Rajiv Dubey. “A Novel Driving Simulator Utilizing Drive-by-Wire Controllers to Test Drivers with Disabilities: Evaluation of Acceleration and Braking Controls”. In RESNA conference proceedings, Las Vegas, June 2010.

2. M Ghafourian, H Karimi, L van Roosmalen. “Universal Navigation Through Social Networking”. In Human Computer Interaction (HCI) International conference proceedings, San Diego, August, 2009.

3. N. L. Ritchie, M. A. Manary, L van Roosmalen, L. W. Schneider. “The role of armrest design in positioning of belt restraints on wheelchair-seated drivers”. In RESNA conference proceedings, New Orleans, June 2009.

4. M J Turkovich, L van Roosmalen, D A Hobson, E A Porach, “Assessment of wheelchair securement systems in a large accessible transit vehicle”. In RESNA conference proceedings, New Orleans, June 2009. (winner scientific student paper)

5. L van Roosmalen, D A Hobson, M J Turkovich, P Karg, E A Porach. “Wheelchair securement in public transportation. International Seating Symposium, Orlando, FL, March 2009, pp. 255-256.

6. L van Roosmalen, A Lane, “Driving with a Disability – Clinical and Technical Perspectives”. International Seating Symposium, Orlando, FL, March, 2009, pp. 161-162.

7. L van Roosmalen, I de Jongh, N Ritchie and LW Schneider, “Safety System and Usability Issues for Wheelchair-Seated Drivers and Passengers of Private Vehicles: A Pilot Study”. RESNA conference proceedings, Washington, DC, June 2008.

8. L van Roosmalen, I de Jongh, “Potential solutions to improve the safety of wheelchair seated drivers and passengers in private vehicles”. IASTED conference proceedings, Baltimore, MD, April 2008.

9. L van Roosmalen, M Pramuka, “Telerehabilitation and Service Delivery: A Tool for Clinicians”. ISS conference proceedings, Vancouver, BC, March 2008.

10. L van Roosmalen, “Usability and Safety Issues for Wheelchair Seated Riders in Private Vehicles”. ISS conference proceedings, Vancouver, BC, March 2008.

11. H. Ohnabe, RA Cooper, D Colling, K Seelman, L van Roosmalen. Relationship between Quality of Life (QoL), ICF Model, Universal Design, Orphan Technology and rehabilitation Engineering. The 1st Conference on Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology of Korea (RESKO), Busan, Korea, Oct. 26, 2007.

12. R. D’Souza, G. Bertocci, L. van Roosmalen, “Effect of Manual Wheelchair Caster Stiffness and Energy Absorption on Wheelchair-Occupant Kinematics During a Frontal Impact Using Computer Simulation”, Accepted for publication in the RESNA conference proceedings, Phoenix, AZ, June 2007.

13. L van Roosmalen and J Sellers, “User centered design of a wheelchair mounted seatbelt”, Accepted for publication in the RESNA conference proceedings, Phoenix, AZ, June 2007.

14. M Pramuka, S L Chase, N Danilko, M McCue, L van Roosmalen, B Demuth, “Telerehabilitation and vocational rehabilitation: Supported self-employment using web-based applications”, RESNA conference proceedings, Orlando, FL, June 2006.

15. L van Roosmalen and H Ohnabe, “Design for an accessible universe”, ISS conference proceedings, Vancouver, BC, March 2006.

16. L van Roosmalen and M Pramuka, “Telerehabilitation: A web based tool for clinicians”, ISS conference proceedings, Vancouver, BC, March 2006.

17. S Urankar and L van Roosmalen, “Design Criteria for a Wheelchair Integrated Pelvic Restraint Device”, RESNA conference proceedings, Atlanta, GA, June 2005.

18. L van Roosmalen, DA Hobson and GE Bertocci. “Braking and Swerving of Large Transit Buses Related to Wheelchair and Occupant Safety”, ISS proceedings. Orlando, FL, January 20, 2005.

19. L van Roosmalen, M Reed. Wheelchair occupant restraint usability issues. Annual proceedings of RESNA, Orlando, FL, June 2004.

20. L van Roosmalen, M Reed. Usability issues and reach in wheelchair occupant restraint design. International Seating Symposium proceedings, Vancouver, March 5, 2004.

21. Armstrong, C., L van Roosmalen, M. Manary, and G.E. Bertocci. User preferences on wheelchair integrated restraint design. Annual RESNA Conference. 2003. Atlanta, GE.

22. Tharakeshwarappa, N., L van Roosmalen, G.E. Bertocci, J. Duncan, S. Guo, and C. R.A. Development of a pendulum impact tester to evaluate wheelchair caster crashworthiness. Annual RESNA Conference. 2003. Atlanta, GE.

23. L van Roosmalen, S.A. Reeves, and D.A. Hobson. Effect of universal docking interface geometry (UDIG) placement on wheelchair and occupant kinematics. Annual RESNA Conference. 2003. Atlanta, GE.

24. L van Roosmalen, and G.E. Bertocci. Wheelchair caster loading during frontal motor vehicle impact. Annual RESNA Conference. 2003. Atlanta, GE.

25. L van Roosmalen, G.E. Bertocci, and D. Herring. Wheelchair and occupant kinematics during 'low-g' turning and braking. Annual RESNA Conference. 2003. Atlanta, GE.

26. L van Roosmalen, DA Hobson. Issues related to the location of a universal interface for automated wheelchair securement. Annual RESNA Conference. 2002, Minneapolis, MN.

27. AM Koontz, Rory A. Cooper, L van Roosmalen. Anthropometrics in Wheelchair Mobility Studies. In: Anthropometrics of Disability: An International Workshop. Buffalo, NY, RERC-UD, RERC–ESE, May 31-June 2, 2001, pp. 13-1/5.

28. L van Roosmalen, Bertocci GE, Hobson DA, Karg P. Usability and satisfaction of wheelchair occupant restraint systems used during motor vehicle transport. In: RESNA annual conference; 2001 June 25, 2001; Reno: RESNA Press; 2001.

29. L van Roosmalen, GE Bertocci, A Leary. Computer simulation validation of a wheelchair mounted occupant restraint system under frontal impact. In: RESNA annual conference; 2001 June 25, 2001; Reno: RESNA Press; 2001.

30. L van Roosmalen, GE Bertocci. The effect of a wheelchair integrated occupant restraint system on wheelchair tie-down and occupant restraint design characteristics. In: RESNA annual conference; June 25, 2001; Reno: RESNA Press; 2001.

31. D Ha, G. E. Bertocci, E. Deemer, L van Roosmalen, and P. Karg, "Evaluation of wheelchair seating system crashworthiness: Wheelchair back surfaces attachment hardware," Proceedings of the RESNA annual conference. Orlando, FL, 2000.

32. L van Roosmalen, G.E. Bertocci, "Evaluation of the Seat Belt Anchorage strength of a prototype Wheelchair Integrated Occupant Restraint System", Proceedings of the RESNA annual conference. Orlando, FL, 2000.

33. L van Roosmalen, G.E. Bertocci, "Adaptation of Integrated Restraint Technology for use in the Wheelchair Transportation Industry", Proceedings of BMES-EMBS. Atlanta, GO, 1999.

34. L van Roosmalen, D. Ha, G.E. Bertocci, P. Karg, "Evaluating crashworthiness of WCSS according to FMVSS 207 testing protocols," Proceedings of the RESNA annual conference. Long Beach, 1999, pp.257-259.

35. L van Roosmalen, J. Ysselstein, J. Tipton, P. Axelson, "Development of a Soft Surface Mobility Device," RESNA '99 Proceedings. Long Beach, 1999, pp.287-289.

36. W.M. Richter, L van Roosmalen, D.A. Chesney, P.W. Axelson, "User Evaluations of Three Low-Impact Pushrim Designs," RESNA '99 Proceedings. Long Beach, 1999, pp.248-250.

37. L van Roosmalen, M. Baldwin, T. Bursick, "Design Process and Test Results according to ANSI/RESNA Standards of a Wheelchair Build of PVC Tubing, Plywood and Fasteners," RESNA '99 Proceedings. Long Beach, 1999, pp.302-304.

38. L van Roosmalen, G.E. Bertocci, P. Karg, T. Young, “Belt Fit Evaluation of Fixed Vehicle-Mounted Shoulder Restraint Anchor across Mixed Occupant Populations”, Proceedings of the RESNA annual conference. Minneapolis, 1998, pp.40-43.

Book Chapters, Reports and Newsletters

1. Karen Frost, L van Roosmalen and Gina Bertocci. State of Science White Paper on Wheelchair and Scooter Transportation Safety in Fixed-Route and Demand-Responsive Public Transit Vehicles. Distributed at SoS Conference on Public Transportation at APTA, Cleveland OH, May 5, 2010.

2. L Schneider, M Manary, E Cardona, P Girardin, P Karg, J Kolzynski, A Lane, D Lipka, M McCloskey C Shuler, S Sundarrao, G Talbot and L van Roosmalen. State-of-Science White Paper on Wheelchair Transportation Safety (WTS) in Private Vehicles. Distributed at SoS Conference on Private Transportation at NMEDA, Reno NV, February 12, 2010.

3. M Manary, L van Roosmalen. The Future of Wheelchair Transportation Safety. Paraplegia News, June 2009.

4. L van Roosmalen, A. Lane. Personal Vans and Wheelchair Seating, Paraplegia News, February 2009, pp 22-23.

5. L van Roosmalen. M. Turkovich, DA Hobson, E Porach, P Karg and A Allegretti. “Wheelchair securement system testing in a Pittsburgh Port Authority transit bus”. Pittsburgh Port Authority Transit Newsletter. Nov. 2008.

6. L van Roosmalen. M. Turkovich, DA Hobson, E Porach, P Karg and A Allegretti. “Wheelchair securement system testing in a Pittsburgh Port Authority transit bus”. HERL Newsletter. Vol. 7 (2) p 5, 2008.

7. L van Roosmalen and DA Hobson. “Peering into a Crystal Ball: What's the Future for Wheelchair-Seated Travel?” Exceptional Parent Magazine, February 2008, pp.54-57.

8. L van Roosmalen and Lawrence Schneider. “Safety and Independence for Wheelchair Seated Drivers and Passengers in Private Vehicles”. Accepted for publication in the April 2007 ADED Newsletter.

9. Chapter in “Medical Instrumentation: Accessibility and Usability Considerations” edited by Dr. Jack M. Winters and Dr. Molly F. Story. Taylor and Francis. October 2006.

10. Chapter in “Intro to Rehabilitation Engineering” edited by Dr. Rory A Cooper, Dr. Douglas A. Hobson and Dr. Hisaichi Ohnabe.

11. Chapter in “State of the Science Workshop on Wheelchair Transportation Safety”. Final Report 2005. University of Pittsburgh and University of Michigan, 2005.

Instruction and Training

Regulations, Technologies and Best Practices in Wheelchair Transportation Safety

Audience: Clinicians, Industry, Transporters, Insurance Companies, Non-profit Organizations

Teaching

HRS 2703 Instructor: Rehabilitation Engineering Design (www.design.pitt.edu)

HRS 2706Co-instructor Introduction to Rehabilitation Engineering Design

HRS 3704 Co-instructor: Injury Prevention in Wheelchair Transportation

HRS 2704Guest lecturer: Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology on Wheelchair        

                        Transportation, Product Ergonomics and Universal Design

Peer Review Activities

Transportation Research Board

International Journal of Telerehabilitation

Journal of Location Based Services

Laughborough Innovative Manufacturing and Construction Research Centre

Medical Engineering and Physics

RESNA, conference proceedings articles and instructional courses

RESNA, student scientific paper competition, design competition

Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development

Assistive Technology Journal

Society of Automotive Engineers Proceedings

Research in Engineering and Design Journal

Delft Technical University, the “Friendly Restroom Project”

Carnegie Mellon University, Student Design Competition

NIDRR SBIR Grant Review

NIDRR Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center Grant Review

Documentary for Discoveries and Breakthroughs Inside Science TV, American Institute of Physics

Presentations, Instructional Courses, Conferences

1. L van Roosmalen, E Porach, M Turkovich. Prevention of wheelchair tips and passenger falls in public transit vehicles (P11-1198). Accepted for presentation at the Transportation Research Board 2011 Annual Meeting (ABE60).

2. A Kumar, L van Roosmalen. Forward Facing Wheelchair Containment and Occupant Retention System. School of Health and Rehabilitation Science Poster Contest (sponsored by the Dean’s Student Advisory Board and the SHRS Dean’s Office). April 27, 2010. (This poster received first prize in the category: Class Projects)

3. A Kumar, L van Roosmalen. Forward Facing Wheelchair Containment and Occupant Retention System. Conference on Technologies for Life and Living. Pittsburgh, PA. March 26, 2010.

4. State of Science Conference on Public Transportation at APTA, Cleveland OH, May 5, 2010.

5. State of Science Conference on Private Transportation at NMEDA, Reno NV, February 12, 2010.

6. L van Roosmalen. “Protecting Individuals with Disabilities from Injury During a Motor Vehicle Accident”. ADED Pre-conference workshop. Reno, NV, February 9, 2010.

7. L van Roosmalen. “Proper Occupant Restraint Positioning”. NMEDA. Instructional Course. Reno, NV, February 12, 2010.

8. A Lane and L van Roosmalen. “Driving with a Disability – Clinical and Technical Perspectives”. POTA. Instructional Course. Pittsburgh, PA, October 30, 2009.

9. L van Roosmalen. “Risk in Paratransit”. Presented at the 5-Star Loss Control Seminar in New York, October 2009.

10. L van Roosmalen and A Lane. “Driving with a Disability – Clinical and Technical Perspectives”. ISS. Instructional Course. Orlando, FL, March 2009.

11. L van Roosmalen. “Wheelchair Transportation Safety”. Presented at the 5-Star Loss Control Seminar in New York, February 2009.

12. L van Roosmalen. “Wheelchair Transportation Safety”. Presented at the 5-Star Loss Control Seminar in New York, November 12, 2008.

13. L van Roosmalen. DA Hobson. “Wheelchair Transportation Safety: Principles, Standards and Practice”, ISS. Instructional Course. Vancouver, BC, March 6th 2008.

14. L van Roosmalen. “Wheelchair transportation safety”. ADED Conference. General Session. Dallas TX, July 30th 2007

15. L van Roosmalen. Driving Aides and Wheelchair Transportation Safety. AT Conference. Walter Reed Medical Hospital. May 2006.

16. L van Roosmalen. Design for an Accessible Universe. Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, University of Pittsburgh, April 13, 2006.

17. L van Roosmalen. Design Methods to Design for All. University of Pittsburgh, Swanson Center. Department of Bioengineering. Course in Product Realization, Oct. 2005.

18. DA Hobson, L van Roosmalen, ME Buning. Wheelchair Transportation Safety Workshop. International Seating Symposium, Orlando, FL, 2005.

19. RERC on Wheelchair Transportation Safety, State of the Science Workshop on Wheelchair Transportation Safety. January 2005.

20. L van Roosmalen. Wheelchair Transportation Safety. Seating and Mobility Workshop, Dept. of Rehabilitation Science and Technology, Univ. of Pittsburgh, PA, March 28, 2004.

21. L van Roosmalen, Douglas Hobson. Wheelchair Transportation Safety Workshop. International Seating Symposium, Vancouver, BC, Mar 4-5, 2004.

22. L van Roosmalen, Mary Ellen Buning. Wheelchair Transportation Safety. POTA Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, October 3, 2003.

23. L van Roosmalen, DongRan Ha. Wheelchair Transportation Safety. Workshop, Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh, PA, September 14, 2003.

24. DA Hobson, L van Roosmalen. Wheelchair Transportation Safety Workshop. International Seating Symposium, Orlando, FL, Feb 27, 2003.

25. L van Roosmalen, GE Bertocci, L Schneider. Wheelchair Transportation Safety. Instructional Course at the annual RESNA conference, Minneapolis, MN, Jun 27, 2002.

26. L van Roosmalen, GE Bertocci, L Schneider, DA Hobson, MA Manary. Wheelchair Transportation Safety, Forum at the annual RESNA conference, Minneapolis, MN, Jun 30, 2002.

27. L van Roosmalen. Wheelchair Transportation Safety. Presentation for parents of children with disabilities at the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children, Pittsburgh, PA. April, 2002.

28. L van Roosmalen. Wheelchair Transportation Safety. Presentation for clinicians and engineers attending the instructional course related to the RERC on Wheeled Mobility at the University of Pittsburgh, Dept. of Rehabilitation Science and Technology, Pittsburgh, PA. January 11, 2002.

29. L van Roosmalen. Wheelchair Transportation Safety. Presentation for employees of the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children, Pittsburgh, PA. November 20, 2001.

30. L van Roosmalen. ATB Users’ Group Conference, Wichita, Kansas, April 28, 2000: Bertocci GE, Evans J. Injury risk assessment of wheelchair occupant restraint systems in a frontal crash: a case for integrated restraints. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development 2000;37(5):573-589.

References upon request.