RESNA

What RESNA does

RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America) is a 501(c)-style non-profit professional membership organization founded in 1984 and headquartered in Washington, DC. Its core function is to serve as the primary credentialing body and ANSI-accredited standards developer for the assistive technology (AT) profession in North America. The organization administers three certifications — Assistive Technology Professional (ATP, NCCA accredited), Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS), and Rehabilitation Engineering Technologist (RET) — and maintains a community of roughly 1,200 members and approximately 4,000-4,700 ATP-credentialed professionals worldwide. RESNA's mission centers on increasing access to assistive technology solutions for people with disabilities and older adults.

The organization's product surface is built around continuing professional development rather than a single technology stack. Core platforms include RESNA Learn (online courses and webinars), RESNA Connect (community platform with Special Interest Groups and Communities of Practice), the Assistive Technology Journal (published with Taylor & Francis), and the RESNA Career Center. The Assistive Technology Standards Board (ATSB), accredited by ANSI since March 28, 1989, develops voluntary consensus standards across wheelchairs, seating, transportation, air travel, cognitive accessibility, adaptive sports equipment, and inclusive fitness, and serves as the U.S. Technical Advisory Group to ISO. The organization also runs an annual conference (RESNA 2026 co-located with Abilities International in Chicago and Los Angeles), a Student Design Challenge, and a Developer's Showcase, and has held UN ECOSOC Special Consultative Status since 2013.

Revenue is generated through a diversified, recurring non-profit model: individual and organizational membership dues, certification exam and renewal fees, paid courses (e.g., AT Fundamentals at $675 members / $875 non-members), paid non-member webinar access ($45/webinar), corporate sponsorship tiers (Bronze $2,500 to Platinum $15,000), annual conference registration and exhibit fees, Career Center job postings, digital advertising (sponsored emails, sidebar ads), and standards document sales. Membership tiers include Individual, Non-Profit Organization, For-Profit Organization, Student, and Retired categories. Partnerships span industry (e.g., NMEDA Platinum Partner), international sister societies (AAATE, ARATA, RESJA, RESKO, TREATS), and supranational bodies (WHO GATE, UN ECOSOC). The organization operates with a 1-10 person staff and no disclosed external funding rounds.

Name

RESNA

Legal name

Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America

Website

https://resna.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

RESNA is a non-profit professional membership organization that credentials assistive technology practitioners (ATP, SMS, RET), develops ANSI-accredited AT standards, and delivers continuing education, conferences, and a professional community serving OTs, PTs, SLPs, engineers, and manufacturers across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees providing access to certification programs, RESNA Connect communities, journals, webinars, and member benefits. Includes various tiers: Individual, Non-Profit Organization, For-Profit Organization, Student, and Retired memberships.
2. Certification Programs: Revenue from ATP, SMS, and RET certification exams and credentialing. RESNA has certified approximately 4,000 ATP professionals worldwide. Certifications require examination and ongoing continuing education for renewal.
3. Educational Courses and Webinars: AT Fundamentals Course ($675 members/$875 non-members), webinar honoria ($300 per webinar for presenters), on-demand webinars, and continuing education credits (IACET CEUs). Webinars must include at least 3 measurable learning outcomes.
4. Annual Conference Revenue: RESNA 2026 Conference at Abilities International (June 11-12, Chicago) and Los Angeles Abilities International Accessibility Conference. Registration includes CEU access, conference sessions, expo access, meals, and networking events.
5. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships: Year-round corporate sponsorships (Platinum $15,000, Gold $7,500, Silver $4,500, Bronze $2,500) offering homepage visibility, member news recognition, event recognition, sponsored emails, Tech Tuesday demos, and CE Provider recognition.
6. Career Center: Job posting fees for employers seeking assistive technology professionals. Job seekers can post resumes for free. Additional paid services include career coaching, resume writing, and reference checking.
7. Standards Publications: Sale of assistive technology standards documents. Standards are approved for publication as American National Standards by ANSI. Members receive published standards for free as part of membership.
8. Digital Advertising: Digital advertising opportunities targeting assistive technology professionals including sponsored emails, custom website sidebar ads, and partnership articles in Member News.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

RESNA is a nonprofit professional membership organization that credential assistive technology practitioners through NCCA-accredited certifications (ATP, SMS, RET), delivers continuing-education courses and webinars that award IACET CEUs, develops ANSI-accredited voluntary consensus standards for assistive technology products, and hosts an annual conference and online community for AT clinicians, engineers, researchers, and manufacturers.

Product overview

RESNA is a professional membership organization serving as the primary credentialing body and standards-setting organization for assistive technology professionals in North America. The organization's portfolio centers on three core certification programs: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP - NCCA accredited), Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS), and Rehabilitation Engineering Technologist (RET). These are supported by the RESNA Learn online education platform offering webinars, on-demand courses, and the AT Fundamentals Course. Additional offerings include the Assistive Technology Journal (published with Taylor & Francis), RESNA Connect online community, RESNA Career Center job board, and annual conferences featuring the Student Design Challenge and Developer's Showcase. The organization also develops voluntary consensus standards (ANSI-accredited) and offers partnership/advertising programs including Tech Tuesday product demonstrations. All offerings are designed to advance rehabilitation engineering and assistive technology access for people with disabilities and older adults.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Certification NCCA-accredited professional certification assessing AT practitioners on assessment of need, intervention strategy, implementation, evaluation, and professional conduct. Required by many payers and employers as the standard credential for AT service delivery.
• Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS) Certification Advanced certification for AT professionals specializing in wheelchair seating, mobility, transportation, vehicle modifications, and client/diagnosis matching.
• Rehabilitation Engineering Technologist (RET) Certification Certification for technologists who apply engineering principles to assistive technology solutions, supporting rehabilitation engineering practice.
• RESNA Learn Online learning platform offering webinars, on-demand courses, continuing education credits, and certification exam preparation resources for assistive technology professionals.
• AT Fundamentals Course

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NMEDA (National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 January 2026NMEDA is RESNA's Platinum Partner. They offer free CE credits developed by auto mobility experts for ATPs. NMEDA specializes in accessible vehicle modifications and automotive mobility solutions, making them a key partner for RESNA's continuing education offerings on vehicle accessibility topics.
• World Health Organization (WHO) - GATE InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRESNA is actively involved in WHO's Global Cooperation on Assistive Technology (GATE) initiative focused on redefining assistive technology and ensuring global access. RESNA participates in white paper development and leads working groups. GATE engages technical expertise of AT researchers and professionals with industry stakeholders to develop innovative AT production, distribution, and financing solutions.
• The Alliance of Assistive Technology Professional OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal agreement between membership-based professional societies working to advance assistive technology and rehabilitation engineering. Signatories include AAATE (Europe), ARATA (Australia), RESJA (Japan), RESKO (Korea), and TREATS (Taiwan). The alliance promotes communication, information exchange, joint strategies, and collaboration benefiting all memberships.
• Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe (AAATE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean member of The Alliance of Assistive Technology Professional Organizations. AAATE is based in Linz, Austria and works to advance assistive technology across Europe through research, policy advocacy, and professional development.
• Australian Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Association (ARATA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian member of The Alliance of Assistive Technology Professional Organizations. ARATA represents the rehabilitation and assistive technology field in Australia.
• Rehabilitation Engineering Society of Japan (RESJA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapanese member of The Alliance of Assistive Technology Professional Organizations. RESJA represents rehabilitation engineering professionals in Japan.
• Rehabilitation Engineering Society of Korea (RESKO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKorean member of The Alliance of Assistive Technology Professional Organizations. RESKO represents rehabilitation engineering professionals in South Korea.
• Taiwan Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society (TREATS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTaiwan member of The Alliance of Assistive Technology Professional Organizations. TREATS represents the rehabilitation engineering and assistive technology field in Taiwan.
• International Special Interest Group (I-SIG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal forum for RESNA members and non-members dedicated to education, research, and service provision in assistive technology beyond North America. Projects include promoting RESNA principles in Southeast Asia and Latin America, wheelchair service provider certification, and Functional Mobility Assessment implementation in Latin America.
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRESNA serves as the U.S. Technical Advisory Group to ANSI for development of international standards through ISO pertaining to assistive technology and products for persons with disabilities. RESNA was accredited by ANSI as an American National Standards Developer on March 28, 1989.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• AAATE (Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe): European counterpart and Alliance of Assistive Technology Professional Organizations member, based in Linz, Austria. Operates the same membership/standards/community business model as RESNA but anchored on Europe rather than North America.
• Australian Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Association (ARATA): The Australian Alliance counterpart representing the rehabilitation and assistive technology field through a similar multidisciplinary professional society model. Closely comparable in offerings and target membership while serving a regional geographic market.
• Rehabilitation Engineering Society of Japan (RESJA): Japanese member of the Alliance of Assistive Technology Professional Organizations, replicating RESNA's professional society model for Japanese rehab engineering practitioners. Operates the same way in a different geography.
• Rehabilitation Engineering Society of Korea (RESKO): Korean counterpart in the Alliance of AT Professional Organizations, providing analogous credentialing, standards, and member-community services for South Korean rehab engineering and AT practitioners.

Direct peers

• American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM): US-based, multidisciplinary professional society for rehabilitation medicine with overlapping clinical and research constituencies. Operates annual conferences, a journal, certification pathways, and SIGs mirroring RESNA's engagement model, in the same primary geography.
• National Coalition for Assistive and Rehab Technology (NCART): US-based advocacy and member organization for complex rehab technology (CRT) suppliers and manufacturers. Comparable because it sits in the same AT regulatory ecosystem, advocates on Medicare/Medicaid CRT coverage, and interfaces with the same ATP-credentialed workforce RESNA certifies.

Broad incumbents

• American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA): Larger US professional society that serves many of RESNA's occupational therapist constituents with a much broader OT-centric scope. Comparable business model (membership + certification + advocacy + journal) but operates across all of OT versus RESNA's AT-focused niche.
• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA): Larger US professional society whose physical therapist membership overlaps RESNA's, operating a broader PT-centric scope with similar credentialing and member-service architecture. Overlap is on practitioner audience and discipline mix.
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA): Larger US professional society covering speech-language pathologists and audiologists, who form part of RESNA's multidisciplinary member base. Comparable professional society model but operates across communication sciences rather than AT specifically.

Others

• Independence Through Enhancement of Medicare and Medicaid (ITEM) Coalition: US advocacy coalition of disability, aging, and AT industry organizations pressing for Medicare/Medicaid coverage of assistive devices. Adjacent rather than competitive: ITEM shapes payer policy that determines demand for RESNA-certified clinicians and AT products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/RESNAorg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/resna-assistive-technology

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Profiles6 records

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