Jennifer Angelo, PhD, O.T.R., F.A.O.T.A

Assistant Professor, Rehabilitation Science and Technology Department, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh
UCLID Core Faculty, Occupational Therapy
Co-Coordinator, UCLID Research Curriculum

Professional Profile

BS, Occupational Therapy, Missouri University, Columbia, Missouri, 1975
MA, Occupational Therapy, Texas Woman's University, Denton, Texas, 1978
PhD, Educational Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1987

Interests
My research interests have been in the area of assistive technology, specifically how persons with physical disabilities access computers and other assistive technology devices. I have expanded my interests to include quality of life issues. I chaired the Technology Special Interest Section of the American Occupational Therapy Association from 1995-1998. I was honored with a Service Award for my work in this position. I have long standing memberships in several professional societies: Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America, International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, United States Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, and the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Publications
Angelo, J.; Buning, M.E. Chapter 17: Assistive Technology Adaptations. In Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction, 5th edition, C. Trombly & M. Radomski, (2002).

Buning, M.E.; Angelo, J; Schmeler M.R. (2001). Occupational Performance and the Transition to Powered Mobility: A Pilot Study. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 55(3), 339-344

LoPresti. E.F.; Angelo, J.; Brienza, D.M.; Sakai, J.; Gilbertson, L. Computer Head Controls: Ergonomics and Effect of Neck Movement Limitations. CSUN's 15th Annual Conference "Technology and Persons with Disabilities". March 2000.

LoPresti, E.F.; Brienza, D.M.; Angelo, J. Computer Head Control Software to Compensate for Neck Movement Limitations. ACM Conference on Universal Usability. November 2000.

Angelo, J. (2000). Factors Affecting Single Switch Efficiency In Assistive Technology, Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 37,5, 591-598.

LoPresti, E.F., Brienza, D.M., Angelo, J. Neck Movement Patterns and Functional Performance for Computer Head Controls. BMES-EMBS 1st Joint Conference. p. 591. October 1999.

Courses & Training
I supervise students and oversee the research curriculum for UCLID.

Collaborations, Consultations, and Service
I am a reviewer for Assistive Technology and Technology and Disability.