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Rehabilitation Research Design & Disability Center<\/h1><\/header>\n\n\n
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Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Rehabilitation Research Design & Disability (R2<\/sub>D2<\/sub>) Center conducts applied research in assistive technology and universal design to improve accessibility, participation, and independence across work, education, and community environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Us<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The R2<\/sub>D2<\/sub> Center performs interdisciplinary basic research investigations, applied research and development, and innovative instruction related to technology and disability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Center was established in the College of Health Sciences as the Center for Rehabilitation Sciences and Technology (CRST). The Center\u2019s name was changed to the Rehabilitation Research Design and Disability (R2<\/sub>D2<\/sub>) Center in November 2003 to more accurately describe the Center\u2019s overall activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The R2<\/sub>D2<\/sub> Center affiliates with multiple colleges, schools, and service programs in the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Currently, key linkages exist with the Department of Occupational Sciences and Technology in the College of Health Sciences, Teaching and Learning in the School of Education, the School of Architecture and Urban Planning, and campus programs including the Accessibility Resource Center, University Information Technology Services, and Campus Planning and Management.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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