John Damiao
Occupational Therapy Chairperson, Assistant Professor
Education:
Virginia Commonwealth University , PhD , 2020
Dominican College , MS , 2009
Union County College , AS , 2000
Expertise:
Related:
Dominican College , MS , 2009
Union County College , AS , 2000
alternative augmentative communication (aac), assistive technology, occupation, seating and mobility, student success.
Teaching Interests:
Expert in assistive technology, specifically wheelchair seating and mobility. Expertise
in occupational therapy related research methodology. Researcher in using
technology for augmentative communication, as well as supporting student success
in higher education.
Researcher focused on assistive technology and student success. He is inventor of a
mobility device and has been a key figure in acquiring more than $1.5M in assistive
technology related grants. He has 14 peer-reviewed journal publications, 1 textbook
contribution, 6 clinical articles, 5 short courses and 20 poster presentations.