Glenn Hedman

Mr. Hedman's background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Bioengineering from UIC, a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (with Rehabilitation Engineering as area of concentration) from the University of Virginia, and 19 years' experience in delivering Assistive Technology services.

Mr. Hedman was also 1994-1996 Chair of the Special Interest Group on Job Accommodation for RESNA, the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America. He also served an elected 1998-2000 term on the RESNA Board of Directors, and an elected 1998 2000 term as Chair of the RESNA Professional Specialty Group for Rehabilitation Engineers.

Mr. Hedman’s design work includes the complete design and fabrication of a children’s wheelchair (master’s project) having adjustable seat height, shock-absorbing front casters, and modular seating systems components. In addition, he has been involved in the design, fabrication, and transfer to private sector mass production of four adaptive equipment designs: a modular mouthstick system, lateral trunk support system, adaptive shaver, and rotating shaver.

Mr. Hedman’s research interests include new device design and fabrication, service delivery model efficacy, and cost-benefit of Assistive Technology.