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Institute for Driving, Activity, Participation, and Technology (I-DAPT) College of Public Health and Health Professions

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.

Director’s Welcome
Vision, Mission, Values and Goals
Affiliated Labs
Measurement Tools

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.

Drs. Sherrilene Classen, Stefanie Bodison, Jessica Kramer, CJ Liu, and Hongwu Wang direct I-DAPT and affiliated labs.
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Recent News

News In Brief

  1. How can robots assist older adults and people with disabilities?
  2. Supporting next generation AI research
  3. Understanding the riding experience of people with disabilities in an…
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Institute Resources and Research Infrastructure

Editorial Services, Equipment, Facilities, Measurement Tools, 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.

Smart House at Oak Hammock

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.

Dr. Sherrilene Classen Driving Simulation book released.

Seminars and Activities Calendar

Upcoming Events

  1. Oct 04

  2. Nov 08

  3. Dec 06

  4. Jan 17

  5. Feb 07

  6. Mar 07

  7. Apr 18

  8. May 16