Journal articles and conference papers on assistive technology  

 Weiss, P.L. Mechanical characteristics of adapted input devices. Journal of Biomedical Engineering, 12:399-402, 1990.  

Weiss, P.L. Successful integration of microcomputers in the occupational therapy department. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 44:527­34, 1990.  

August, S. and Weiss, P.L. Objective and subjective approaches to the evaluation of adapted input devices. Journal of Biomedical Engineering, 14:117-125, 1992.

August, S. and Weiss, P.L. A human factors approach to adapted access device prescription and customization. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 29:64-77. 1992.

Weiss, P.L. Robotics in Rehabilitation: Today's reality, tomorrow’s promise. Israeli Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2:1-13, 1993.

Hasdai, A., Jessel, A. and Weiss, P.L. Use of a computer simulator for evaluating and training children with disabilities in the operation of a powered wheelchair. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 52:215-20, 1998.

August-Dalfen, S. and Weiss, P.L. Developments in keyboards and pointing devices: Implications for occupational therapists. Israeli Journal of Occupational Therapy, 8: E45-60, 1999.

Gefen, N., Jessel, A. and Weiss, P.L. Voice activation as an access method for the disabled. Israeli Journal of Occupational Therapy, 8:E67-90, 1999.

Maril, N., Weiss, P.L., Seligman-Wine, J., Label, T. and Yalon-Chamovitz, S. A demographic survey of children and adolescents with severe communication impairments. Under review, Augmentative and Alternative Communication.

Blackstein-Adler, S, Shein, F., Quintal, J., Birch, S. and Weiss, P.L. Mouse Manipulation Through Single-Switch Scanning. Under review, Assistive Technology.

 

Funding

Rick Hansen Man in Motion Legacy Fund

Canadian Paraplegic Association

Fondation J.-Louis Levesque

Israeli Ministry of Science and Technology

Bloorview Childrens Hospital Foundation (Canada)