Your Impact
Create a world without barriers and without boundaries
AT Clinic
Help us impact the lives of people with disabilities through assistive technology.
CIDE Endowment
Support our projects, research and outreach to communities worldwide.
Endowed Professorship
Support the growth of academic talent in inclusive design and engineering.
Student Success
Develop the next generation of innovators in inclusive design and engineering.
Assistive Technology (AT) Clinic Fund
Your investment in our world-renowned AT clinic empowers people with disabilities. Individuals across the lifespan can apply to receive assistance for technology assessments, intervention, and training in a transdisciplinary team setting.
By building this endowment, you are providing a sustainable stream of funding that allows the clinic to serve underrepresented populations and those who otherwise do not qualify for Medicaid to receive services.
You create the long-term stability needed for us to scale our support and to grow the services we offer, making CIDE a global destination for best practices and services.
“With the right help, [disabilities] become significantly less limiting, and, in some cases, people can return to their lives and work. Thank you for helping me. Thank you for working with me. Your team [has had] a remarkable impact on my life.”
- Betsy, AT Client
CIDE Endowment
Your contributions to the CIDE Endowment support groundbreaking research, innovative projects, and outreach efforts that advance the field of inclusive design and engineering. From developing next-generation assistive technologies to fostering community partnerships, your investment fuels impactful solutions that improve lives across the globe.
By building this endowment, you provide sustainable funding for the Center for Inclusive Design and Engineering, ensuring we remain a leader in research and development for years to come. Your generosity helps bridge the gap between invention and accessibility, transforming lives through practical, inclusive solutions.
Together, we can create a legacy of innovation that empowers individuals and strengthens communities worldwide.
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Endowed Professorship
An endowed professorship at the Center for Inclusive Design and Engineering allows us to attract and retain world-class faculty who shape the future of inclusive design and engineering. These leaders drive innovation, mentor the next generation of experts, and develop solutions that address real-world accessibility challenges.
By supporting this professorship, you ensure the continuity of leadership and expertise needed to advance cutting-edge research and education. This investment fosters collaboration between academia, industry, and the community, creating a ripple effect of positive change across the field.
Your support secures CIDE’s position as a hub for excellence in inclusive design, cultivating global leaders who make meaningful contributions to society.
Student Success
Our Student Success Fund directly supports scholarships and fellowships for undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral students in the field of inclusive design and engineering. These resources enable students to pursue education, research, and careers focused on developing life-changing assistive technologies.
Your contributions help remove financial barriers for talented students, ensuring they can dedicate themselves to advancing inclusive design. This fund also supports hands-on training, including the Assistive Technology Certificate program, equipping students with the skills to innovate and lead in rehabilitation engineering, accessibility, and clinical care.
By investing in student success, you are cultivating a pipeline of skilled professionals ready to meet the growing demand for inclusive design and technology solutions.
