About R₂D₂

The R₂D₂ Center performs interdisciplinary basic research investigations, applied research and development, and innovative instruction related to technology and disability.

The Center was established in the College of Health Sciences as the Center for Rehabilitation Sciences and Technology (CRST). The Center's name was changed to the Rehabilitation Research Design & Disability (R₂D₂) Center in November 2003 to more accurately describe the Center's overall activities.

The R₂D₂ Center affiliates with multiple colleges, schools, and service programs within the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, including the Departments of Occupational Sciences and Technology, Human Movement Sciences and Health Sciences in the College of Health Sciences; the Department of Exceptional Education in the School of Education; the School of Architecture and Urban Planning; and the University Technology Information Services (UITS) and the Student Accessibility Center (SAC). The Center also affiliates with other campuses in the University of Wisconsin System and a number of professionals from other academic, community and medical institutions across the globe.

The R₂D₂ Center is directed by Dr. Roger O. Smith. Dr. Dave Edyburn serves as Director of Training and Dissemination. Aura Hirschman, Dennis Tomashek and Keith Edyburn serve as members of the R₂D₂ Management Team. For a complete listing of all R₂D₂ staff, go to the R₂D₂  staff page at https://uwm.edu/r2d2/about-us/our-people/.

The R₂D₂ Center has been pleased to host the ACCESS-ed and the ACCESS Main Street Websites and activities. We enthusiastically invite you to peruse these website(s) as key information sources for universal design in higher education and in the community.