Programs
LiveAbility Lab
LiveAbility Lab
A community-based and interdisciplinary lab to develop and test deployable technology solutions.
The LiveAbility Lab is an interdisciplinary and community-based lab to develop and test deployable technology solutions that supports the Effective Access Technology Initiative at RIT.
Al Sigl Discovery Program
Al Sigl Discovery Program
A cooperative education program for students to engage with agencies in the development of assistive devices and systems.
Al Sigl Discovery Program at RIT is an immersive cooperative education program for students to engage with agencies in the development of assistive devices and systems.
IdeaLab
IdeaLab
A weekend program for students to solve unique problems faced by the participating organizations. (Fall Semester: November)
"IdeaLab is a program designed to link problems and challenges with technical and creative problem solvers at RIT. We employ student teams with multidisciplinary expertise to solve unique problems faced by organizations or institutions such as Al Sigl Community of Agencies, Rochester Regional Health and others.
STUDIO930
STUDIO930
A multidisciplinary studio aiming to tackle emerging issues in the field of assistive and health technology. (Summer Semester: June - August)
Showcasing the synergies of creative minds motivated by the will to shape a better world, Studio930 presents elegant design solutions to the emerging issues in the field of assistive and health technology.
ATP Lab
ATP Lab
A studio that provides research and development opportunities on interdisciplinary Access Tech projects. (All Semesters)
Located on the 4th floor of Institute Hall (next to the 3D-Printing Lab at the CONSTRUCT student maker space), the Access Tech Prototyping (ATP) Lab provides research and development opportunities for interdisciplinary Access Tech projects all year long.
Effective Access Technology Conferences and Workshops
Effective Access Technology Conferences and Workshops
Forums to showcase research and development efforts and accomplishments from RIT faculties, students and community partners.
"Accessibility is the idea of making things accessible to all people no matter what their abilities. One way to accomplish this is by developing innovative technologies that provide greater access, break down barriers, and create new opportunities. Rochester Institute of Technology is just one of the many organizations seeking to provide accessibility through the development of technology.