Welcome to I-DAPT! Institute for Driving, Activity, Participation, and Technology
I-DAPT utilizes approaches from occupational therapy, rehabilitation science, rehabilitation engineering, and public health to assess and enhance the mobility, activity, and participation of people, communities, and populations for their meaningful, productive, and autonomous engagement in everyday life. To fulfill this mission, we employ collaboration, creativity, cultural responsibility, scientific rigor, and optimism.
Funded research
Leaders in the field
Leadership in driving rehabilitation science, screening, clinical/on-road/simulator assessments/interventions, autonomous vehicles, and community mobility; tools and interventions to empower youth and young adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD); promoting independence in older adults; and enhancing function and performance in people with disabilities through technology, robotics and smart devices.
Recent News
How can robots assist older adults and people…
Hongwu Wang, Ph.D., assistant professor in the department of occupational therapy and director of the Technology for Occupational Performance (TOP…
Supporting next generation AI research
Raghuveer Chandrashekhar (mentor: Hongwu Wang, PhD) is one of five inaugural PHHP student recipients of the college’s Ph.D. Fellowship in Artificial…
Understanding the riding experience of people…
A team led by Dr. Sherrilene Classen finds that exposure to autonomous shuttles contributes to positive perceptions among people with disabilities.
Institute Resources and Research Infrastructure
Editorial Services, Equipment, Facilities, Travel Funds and Other Resources
The Institute showcases infrastructure, support, services, networks, and projects that continue to invite and enrich collaborations among scientists, clinicians, professionals, industry, and students interested in this area of scholarship.
Peer Reviewed Publications
Rigorous Scientific Investigation
Peer reviewed publications shaping the field of driving rehabilitation, IDD, gerontology, and people with disabilities with active contributions to (inter)national scientific conferences, symposia, and colloquia and a presence on expert panels.
Seminars and Activities Calendar
College Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Dec 08
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End of year party (with OT Dept)
All Day
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Jan 19
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Feb 16
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I-DAPT PhD Student Roundtable
All Day
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Mar 01
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I-DAPT Seminar Series #3
All Day
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Apr 19