BIOGRAPHICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING. Undergraduate 1992/94 Calif. State University, Sacramento BA, International Business

BIOGRAPHICAL Rosemarie Cooper Business Address: University of Pittsburgh Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences & UPMC Center for Assistive Technology Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213 TEL: (412) 647-1315 FAX: (412) 647-1322 E-mail: cooperrm@pitt.edu EDUCATION AND TRAINING Undergraduate 1992/94 Calif. State University, Sacramento BA, International Business 1995/96 Community College of Allegheny County Pre-reqs: MPT-Program Graduate 1996/98 University of Pittsburgh Master Physical Therapy (MPT) APPOINTMENTS AND POSITIONS 1982-1984 Howard Johnson s Motor Lodge, Front Office Clerk San Luis Obispo, CA 1984-1989 Wells Fargo Bank. Customer Service San Luis Obispo, CA Representative 1989-1994 Wells Fargo Bank, Crossroads Office Customer Service Rep./ Sacramento, CA Purchase Merchant Teller, Summer 1995 University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Research Associate Division of Physical Medicine & Rehab 6/1998-12/2000 UPMC Rehabilitation Hospital Physical Therapist Pittsburgh, PA 12/ 2000-08/2005 Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL) Clinical Instructor, Clinical Coordinator 12/ 2000-present University of Pittsburgh Clinical Instructor,

SHRS, Rehabilitation Science &Technology 08/2005-present University of Pittsburgh Assistant Professor, SHRS, Rehabilitation Science &Technology 12/ 2000- present University of Pittsburgh Physical Therapist, Center for Assistive Technology Seating/Mobility Evaluation Specialist 08/2005-present University of Pittsburgh Director Center for Assistive Technology, OTHER EXPERIENCES Summer 2009- present QoLT-ERC: Clinical task leader Summer 1996 Harmarville Rehabilitation Center Volunteer Transitional Rehab Unit Summer 1996 Spina Bifida Association of Western PA: Volunteer Children s Camp Spring 1989-1994 National Wheelchair Athletic Association Executive (NWAA) Paralympic Training Camp Committee Member CERTIFICATIONS September 23, 1998 June 27, 2001 Physical Therapy License Number: PT011620L (Initial Date) RESNA Certified Assistive Technology Professional (ATP), MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES 1998 - American Physical Therapist Association 2000- Rehabilitation Engineering Society of Northern America (RESNA) 2009- Elected Member on Board of Directors of Western PA Easter Seals

HONORS March 2007 Dec 2006 Nov 2006 Sept 2006 May 2005 United States Marine Corps: Certificate of Appreciation by the Marine for Life Program for dedicated Assistance to our Corps and Country Semper Fidelis University of Pittsburgh, Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology Distinguished Teaching Award Presidents Award presented by Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America (KPVA) in recognition of dedication, devoted service, and true compassion in assisting spinal cord injured veterans in the adaptation and Rehabilitation of their new lifestyle. Certification of Appreciation Award from Walter Reed Army Medical Center in recognition for the contribution and the lecture Locus of Control-A client Centered Approach to AT Service Delivery. Special recognition award from Walter Reed Army Medical Center for her contributions to the rehabilitation of war-injured soldiers at WRAMC. Member of Beta Gamma Sigma, Business academic honor society PUBLICATIONS BOOK CHAPTERS: 15. Textbook of Rehabilitation Engineering, Toshiyasu Yamamoto, Ph.D., Editor, Ishiyaku Publishers Inc., Tokyo, Japan :Biomechanics of and Interfaces for Wheelchair Mobility, R.A. Cooper, M.L. Boninger, A.M. Koontz, D.M. Spaeth, M.J. Dvorznak, R. Cooper, A. Dobson. 14. ISCoS Textbook on Comprehensive Management of Spinal Cord Injuries, Harvinder Singh Chhandra, Editor, Wolters Kluwer (India), New Delhi. Assistive Technology: An International Approach to the Comprehensive Management (Chapter 38), Rosemarie Cooper, Rory A. Cooper, Maria Luisa Toro Hernandez, Theresa M. Crytzer, Tasia Bobish, Robert Mankowski, Jennifer Mankowski, John Coltellaro, Bryan McCormick, Eliana Chaves Ferretti, Maria Aparecida Ferreira de Mello, Nekram Upadhyay, pp. 594-612. (2015) 13. Hiremath, S.V., Cooper, R.A., Pelleschi, T.L., and Cooper, R., Wheeled mobility devices. In P.A. Smith, F. Rauch, and G.F. Harris (Eds.). Transitional Care in Osteogenesis Imperfecta: Advances in Biology, Technology, and Clinical Practice. Chicago: Shriners Press; 2015, 301-326.

12. Brain Injury Medicine, 2nd Edition, Nathan D. Zasler, MD, Douglas I. Katz, MD, Ross Z. Zafonte, DO, Editors, Demos Medical Publishing, New York. Assistive Technology for People with Traumatic Brain Injuries, R.A. Cooper, M. McCue, R.M. Schein, R. Cooper, M.L. Sporner, M.B. Dodson, A.M. Reinsfelder, A.F. Yeager, A. Jinks, E. LoPresti, L. McClure 11. Textbook of Rehabilitation Engineering, Toshiyasu Yamamoto, Ph.D., Editor, Ishiyaku Publishers Inc., Tokyo, Japan Biomechanics of and Interfaces for Wheelchair Mobility, R.A. Cooper, M.L. Boninger, A.M.Koontz, D.M. Spaeth, M.J. Dvorznak, R. Cooper, A. Dobson 10. Wheelchair Sports, Vicky Goosey-Tolfrey, Editor, Human Kinetics. Sports Chair Set-up and Selection, H. Liu, I. Rice, J.Z. Laferrier, R.M. Cooper, M.L. Boninger, R.A. Cooper 9. Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation, Joel Stein, Richard Harvey, Richard Macko, Carolee J. Winstein, Richard Zorowitz, Editors, Demos Medical Publishing, New York, NY. Seating, Assisitive Technology, and Equipment (Chapter 33), R.A. Cooper, B. Brewer, R.M. Cooper, K. Hill, P. Karg, A. Karmarkar, A. Lane, R. Little, T. Peleshi, pp. 543 8. Spinal Cord Injuries Management and Rehabilitation, Sue Ann Sisto, Erica Druin, Martha Macht Sliwinski, Editors, Mosby-Elsevier, 2008. Sports and Recreation for People with Spinal Cord Injuries (Chapter 19), I. Rice, R.A. Cooper, R. Cooper, A. Kelleher, A. Boyles, pp. 455-477. 7. Textbook of Rehabilitation Engineering, Toshiyasu Yamamoto, Ph.D., Editor, Ishiyaku Publishers Inc., Tokyo, Japan, in press Biomechanics of and Interfaces for Wheelchair Mobility, R.A. Cooper, M.L. Boninger, A.M.Koontz, D.M. Spaeth, M.J. Dvorznak, R. Cooper, A. Dobson 6.Exercise in Rehabilitation Medicine, 2 nd Edition, W.R. Frontera, Editor, Human Kinetics Publishing, Champaign, IL, in press Elite Athletes with Impairments, R.A. Cooper, M.L. Boninger, I. Rice, S.D. Shimada, R. Cooper, Chapter 21 5. Textbook of Neural Repair and Rehabilitation, Michael Selzer, M.D., Leonardo Cohen, M.D., and Fred Gage, Ph.D., Editors, Cambridge University Press, 2006. Wheelchair Design and Seating Technology, R.A. Cooper, R. Cooper, M.L. Boninger, Chapter 11, pp. 147-164 4. Encyclopedia of Medical Devices and Instrumentation, John Wiley and Sons Inc., Hoboken, NJ, 2006 Mobility Aids, R.A. Cooper, E.J. Wolf, D.M. Collins, E.S. Chaves, J. Pearlman, A. Karmarkar, R. Cooper, pp. 544-555. 3. Textbook of Rehabilitation Engineering, Toshiyasu Yamamoto, Ph.D., Editor, Ishiyaku Publishers Inc., Tokyo, Japan, in press Biomechanics of and Interfaces for Wheelchair Mobility, R.A. Cooper, M.L. Boninger, A.M. Koontz, D.M. Spaeth, M.J. Dvorznak, R. Cooper, A. Dobson

2. Spinal Cord Medicine, edited by Vernon Lin, M.D., Wheelchairs and Seating for People With Spinal Cord Injuries, R.A.Cooper, M.L. Boninger, R.Cooper, T. Thorman-Demos Medical Publishing Inc., 2003, Section VII pp. 635-655 1. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Principles and Practice, in press, 2002. Wheelchair Prescription and Adaptive Seating, M.L. Boninger, R.A. Cooper, M. Schmeler, R.Cooper PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS: 2015 74. Dicianno BE, Lieberman J, Schmeler MR, Souza AESP, Cooper RM, Lange M, Liu H, Jan Y, Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America's Position on the Application of Tilt, Recline, and Elevating Legrests for Wheelchairs Literature Update, Assistive Technology, pp. 193-198, Vol. 27, No. 3, Fall 2015. 2014 73.Cooper RM, Cooper RA, Proper Set-Up and Training to Optimize Self- Propulsion of Manual Wheelchairs, Directions, pp. 44-49, Vol. 3, 2015. 72. Fiedler G, Akins J, Cooper RM, Munoz S, Cooper RA, Rehabilitation of People with Lower-Limb Amputations, Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports, pp. 263-272, Vol. 2, No. 4, December 2014. 71. Liu H, Cooper RM, Kelleher AR, Cooper RA, An Interview Study for Developing a User Guide for Power Seating Function Usage, Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, pp. 499-512, Vol. 9, No. 6, November 2014 70.Hong E, Pearlman J, Dicianno BE, Cooper RM, Cooper RA, Comfort and Stability of Wheelchair Backrests According to the TAWC (Tool for Assessing Wheelchair discomfort), Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, Published online, May 2014. 2013 69. Kumar A, Schmeler M, Karmarkar AM, Collins DM, Cooper RM, Cooper RA, Shin H, Holm MB, Test-Retest Reliability of the Functional Mobility

Assessment (FMA): A Pilot Study, Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, pp. 213-219, Vol. 8, No. 3, May 2013. 68. Gebrosky B, Pearlman J, Cooper RA, Cooper RM, Kelleher AR, Evaluation of Lightweight Wheelchairs Using ANSI/RESNA Testing Standards, Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, pp. 1373-1390, Vol. 50, No. 10, 2013. 67. Souza A, Pearlman JL, Cooper RM, Kelleher AR, Gebrosky B, Cooper RA, Evaluation of Scooters Using ANSI/RESNA Testing Standards, Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, pp. 1017-1034, Vol. 50, No. 7, 2013. 2012 66. Karmarkar A, Dicianno BE, Graham JE, Cooper RM, Kelleher AR, Cooper RA, Factors Associated with Provision of Wheelchairs in Older Adults, Assistive Technology, pp. 155-167, Vol. 24, No. 3, 2012. 65. Lewis AN, Cooper RA, Selman KD, Cooper RM, Schein RM, Assistive Technology in Rehabilitation: Improving Impact Through Policy, Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education, pp. 19-32, Vol. 26, No. 1, 2012. 64. Liu H, Grindle GG, Chuang FC, Kelleher AR, Cooper RM, Sieworek D, Smailagic A, Cooper RA, User preferences for indicator and feedback modalities: A preliminary survey study for developing a coaching system to facilitate wheelchair power seat function usage, IEEE Pervasive Computing, in press. 63.Laferrier JZ, Rice I, Pearlman J, Sporner M, Cooper RM, Liu H, Cooper RA, Technology to Improve Sports Performance in Wheelchair Sports, Sport Technology,, pp. 4-19, vol. 5, no. 1-2, 2012 62.Karmarkar A, Dicianno BE, Cooper RM, Kelleher AR, Ozawa H, Cooper RA, Factors Associated with Provision of Wheelchairs in Older Adults, Assistive Technology, in press. 61 Cooper RA, Grindle GG, Vazquez JJ, Xu J, Wang H, Candiotti J, Salatin B, Houston E, Kelleher AR, Cooper RM, Teodorski E, Beach S, Personal Mobility and Manipulation Appliance (PerMMA) - Design, Development and Initial Testing, Proceedings of the IEEE, in press. 60.Kumar A, Karmarkar A, Collins DM, Souza A, Oyster M, Cooper RM, Cooper RA, A Pilot Study for Quantifying Driving Characteristics During Power Wheelchair Soccer, Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, pp. 75-82, Vol. 49, No. 1, 2012

2011 59. Karmarkar AM, Dicianno BE, Cooper RM, Collins DM, Matthews JT, Koontz AM, Teodorski EE, Cooper RA, Demographic Profile of Older Adults Using Wheeled Mobility Devices, Journal of Aging Research, 11 pages, Vol. 2011, 2011. 58.Karmarkar AM, Cooper RA, Wang H, Kelleher A, Cooper R, Analyzing Wheelchair- Mobility Patterns of Community Dwelling Older Adults, Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, pp. 1077-1086, Vol. 48, No. 9, 2011. 57.Cooper RA, Ferretti E, Oyster M, Kelleher A, Cooper R, The Relationship Between Wheelchair Mobility Patterns and Community Participation Among Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury, Assistive Technology, pp. 177-183, Vol. 23, No. 3, September 2011. 56. Liu HY, Grindle GG, Chuang FC, Kelleher A, Cooper R, Sieworek D, Smailigic A, Cooper RA, User preferences for indicator and feedback modalities: A preliminary survey study for developing a coaching system to facilitate wheelchair power seat function usage, IEEE Transactions on Pervasive Computing, in press, 2011. 55.Wang H, Liu H-Y, Pearlman J, Cooper R, Jefferds A, Connor S, Cooper RA, Relationship between Wheelchair Durability and Wheelchair Type and Years of Test, Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, in press, 2011. 2010 54.Liu H, Pearlman J, Cooper R, Hong E, Wang H, Salatin B, Cooper RA, Evaluation of Aluminum Ultralight Rigid Wheelchairs Using ANSI/RESNA Standards and Compared with Other Ultralight Wheelchairs, Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, Vol. 47, No. 5, pp. 441-446, 2010. 53. Souza A, Kelleher A, Cooper R, Cooper RA, Iezzoni LI, Collins DM, Multiple Sclerosis and Mobility-Related Assistive Technology: A Systematic Review of the Literature, Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, Vol. 47, No. 3, pp. 213-224, 2010. 52. Liu H-Y, Cooper RA, Cooper R, Smailagic A, Sieworek D, Ding D, Chuang F-C, Seating Virtual Coach: A Smart Reminder for Power Seat Function Usage, Technology & Disability, Vol. 22, No. 1-2, pp. 53-60, 2010. 51.Cooper RA, Cooper RM, Quality of Life Technology for People with Spinal Cord Injuries, PM&R Clinics of North America, pp. 1-13, Vol. 21, No. 1, February 2010. 2009 50.Ding D, Liu HY, Cooper RM, Cooper RA, Smailagic A, Siewiorek D, Virtual Coach Technology for Supporting Self-Care, PM&R Clinics of North America, pp. 179-194, No. 21, No. 1, February 2010

49.Dicianno BE, Arva J, Lieberman JM, Schmeler MR, Souza A, Phillips K, Lange M, Cooper RM, Davis K, Betz KL, RESNA Position on the Application of Tilt, Recline, and Elevating Legrests for Wheelchairs, Assistive Technology, pp. 13-22, Vol. 21, No. 1, March 2009. 2008 48.Sporner M, Grindle GG, Kelleher AR, Teodorski E, Cooper RM, Cooper RA, Quantification of Activity During Wheelchair Basketball and Rugby at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games: A Pilot Study, Prosthetics and Orthotics International, pp. 210-217, Vol. 33, No. 3, September 2009. 47. Liu H, Cooper RA, Pearlman J, Cooper RM, Connor S, Evaluation of Titanium Ultralight Manual Wheelchairs Using ANSI/RESNA Standards, Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, pp. 1251-1268, Vol. 45, No. 9, 2008. 46.Ding D, Leister E, Cooper RA, Cooper RM, Kelleher AR, Fitzgerald SG, Boninger ML, Usage of Tilt-in-Space, Recline, and Elevation Seating Functions in the Natural Environment of Wheelchair Users, Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, pp. 973-984, Vol. 4, No. 7, 2008 45.Ding D, Souza A, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Cooper RM, Kelleher AR, Boninger ML, Preliminary Study on the Impact of Pushrim Activated Power Assist Wheelchairs Among Individuals with Tetraplegia, American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, pp. 821-829, Vol. 87, No. 10, October 2008. 44. Cooper RA, Tolerico M, Kaminski BA, Spaeth DM, Ding D, Cooper R, Quantifying Wheelchair Activity of Children: a pilot study, American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, pp. 977-983, Vol. 87, No. 12, December 2008. 43. Ding D, Leister E, Cooper RA, Cooper R, Kelleher A, Usage and Effectiveness of Power Wheelchair Seating Functions in the Natural Environment of Wheelchair Users, Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, in press, 2008. 42. Cooper RA, Cooper R, Boninger ML, Trends and Issues in Wheelchair and Seating Technologies, Assistive Technology, Vol. 20, No. 2, 2008 41. Cooper RA, Cooper R, Design of an Arm-Powered General Purpose Tricycle for Use by People with Mobility Impairments, Saudi Journal of Disability and Rehabilitation, in press, 2008. 40. Cooper RA, Cooper R, Features and Selection Criteria for Pushrim Activated Power Assisted Wheelchairs, Saudi Journal of Disability and Rehabilitation, in press, 2008. 2007 39. Zipfel E, Cooper RA, Pearlman J, Cooper RM, McCartney M, New Design and Development of a Manual Wheelchair for India, Disability and Rehabilitation, pp. 949-962, Vol. 29, No. 11-12, June 2007

38.Chaves ES, Cooper RA, Collins DM, Karmarkar A, Cooper RM, Review of Use of Restraints and Lap Belts with Wheelchair Users, Assistive Technology Journal, Vol. 19.2, pp. 94-107, Summer 2007. 37. Tolerico ML, Ding D, Cooper RA, Spaeth DM, Fitzgerald SG, Cooper R, Kelleher A, Boninger ML, Assessing the Mobility Characteristics and Activity Levels of Manual Wheelchair Users in Two Real World Environments, Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development pp. 561-572, Vol. 44, No. 4, 2007.. 2006 34. Cooper RA, Cooper RM, Tolerico M, Guo S, Ding D, Pearlman J, Advances in Electric Powered Wheelchairs, Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation (issue editor: Michael L. Boninger, MD), pp. 15-29, Vol. 11, No. 4, Spring 2006. 33. Cooper RA, Boninger ML, Spaeth DM, Ding D, Guo S, Koontz AM, Fitzgerald SG, Cooper R, Kelleher AR, Collins DM, Engineering Better Wheelchairs to Enhance Community Participation, IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, pp. 438-455, Vol. 14, No. 4, December 2006. 32. Pearlman J, Cooper RA, Zipfel E, Cooper RM, McCartney M, Towards the Development of an Effective Technology Transfer Model of Wheelchairs to Developing Countries, Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, pp. 103-110, Vol. 1, No. 1-2, January-June 2006. 31. Cooper RA, Boninger ML, Cooper RM, Kelleher A, Use of the Independence 3000 IBOT Transporter at Home and in the Community: A Case Report, Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, pp. 111-117, Vol. 1, No. 1-2, January-June 2006. 30. Fitzgerald SG, Cooper RA, Zipfel E, Spaeth DM, Puhlman JR, Kelleher A, Cooper R, Guo S, The Development and Preliminary Evaluation of a Training Device for Wheelchair Users: The GAME Wheels System, Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, pp. 129-139, Vol. 1, No. 1-2, January-June 2006. 29. Guo S, Grindle GG, Authier EL, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Kelleher AR, Cooper R, Development and Qualitative Assessment of the GAME Cycle Exercise System, IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, pp. 83-90, Vol. 14, No. 1, March 2006 28. Cooper RA, Cooper R, Features and Selection Criteria for Pushrim Activated Power Assisted Wheelchairs, Saudi Journal of Disability and Rehabilitation, in press, 2006. 27. Fitzgerald SG, Collins DM, Cooper RA, Tolerico M, Kelleher AR, Hunt PC, Martin SG, Impink BG, Cooper R, Issues in the Maintenance and Repairs of Wheelchairs: A Pilot Study, Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, in press, 2006. 26.Cooper RA, Cooper R, Design of an Arm-Powered General Purpose Tricycle for Use by People with Mobility Impairments, Saudi Journal of Disability and Rehabilitation, in press, 2006.

2005 25.Pearlman JL, Cooper RA, Karnawat J, Cooper R, Boninger ML, Evaluation of the Safety and Durability of Low-Cost Nonprogrammable Electric Powered Wheelchairs, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, pp. 2361-2370, Vol. 86, No. 12, December 2005. 24. Wolf EJ, Pearlman J, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Kelleher AR, Collins DM, Boninger ML, Cooper R, Vibration Exposure of Individuals Using Wheelchairs Over Sidewalk Surfaces, Disability and Rehabilitation, pp. 1443-1449, Vol. 27, No. 23, December 2005. 23.Cooper RA, Ding D, Simpson R, Fitzgerald SG, Spaeth DM, Guo S, Koontz AM, Cooper RM, Kim J, Boninger ML, Virtual Reality and Computer Enhanced Training Applied to Wheeled Mobility: An Overview of Work in Pittsburgh, Assistive Technology, pp. 159-170, Vol. 17.2, Fall 2005 22. Kwarciak AM, Cooper RA, Ammer WA, Fitzgerald SG, Boninger ML, Cooper R, Fatigue Testing of Selected Suspension Manual Wheelchairs Using ANSI/RESNA Standards, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Vol. 86, No. 1, pp. 123-129, January 2005. 21. Algood SD, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Cooper RM, Boninger ML, Effect of a Pushrim Activated Power Assist Wheelchair on the Functional Capabilities of Persons with Tetraplegia, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Vol. 86, No. 3, pp. 380-386, March 2005. 2004 20.Fitzgerald SG, Cooper RA, Thorman T, Cooper R, Guo S, Boninger ML, The GAMECycle Exercise System: A Comparison to Standard Ergometry, Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, Vol. 27, No. 5, pp. 453-459, 2004 19.Chaves ES, Boninger ML, Cooper R, Fitzgerald SG, Gray D, Cooper RA, Assessing the Influence of Assistive Technology on People with Spinal Cord Injury Using a Measure of Participation, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Model Systems Issue), Vol. 85, No. 11, pp. 1854-1858, November 2004. 18.Cooper RA, Boninger ML, Cooper R, Fitzgerald SG, Dobson A, Preliminary Assessment of a Prototype Advanced Mobility Device in the Work Environment of Veterans of Spinal Cord Injury, Neurorehabilitation, Vol 19, No. 2, pp. 161-170, 2004. 17.Cooper RA, Boninger ML, Spaeth DM, Ding D, Guo S, Koontz AM, Fitzgerald SG, Cooper R, Dobson A, Serving People who Have Disabilities: Engineering Better Wheelchairs, IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, in press, 2005.

16.Cooper RA, Cooper R, Features and Selection Criteria for Pushrim Activated Power Assisted Wheelchairs, Assistive Technology, in review, 2004. 15.Algood SD, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Cooper R, Boninger ML, Impact of Pushrim Activated Power Assist Wheelchair on the Metabolic Demands, Stroke Frequency, and Range of Motion Among Individuals with Tetraplegia, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Model Systems Issue), Vol. 85, No. 11, pp. 1865-1871, November 2004. 14.Algood SD, Cooper RA, Fiztgerald SG, Cooper R, Boninger ML, Effect of a Pushrim Activated Power Assist Wheelchair on the Functional Capabilities of Individuals with Tetraplegia, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Vol. 86, No. 3, pp. 380-386, March 2005. 13.Cooper RA, Cooper R, Boninger ML, Trends and Issues in Wheelchair Technologies, Assistive Technology, in review, 2004. 12.Cooper RA, Wolf EJ, Fitzgerald SG, Kelleher A, Ammer WA, Boninger ML, Cooper R, Evaluation of Selected Sidewalk Pavement Surfaces, Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, Vol. 27, No. 5, pp. 468-475, 2004.. 2003 11.Corfman TA, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Cooper R, Tips and Falls During Electric- Powered Wheelchair Driving: Effects of Seatbelt Use, Legrests, and Driving Speed, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Vol. 84, No. 12, pp. 1797-1802, December 2003. 10.Boninger ML, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Lin J,Cooper R, Dicianno B, Liu B, Investigating Neck Pain in Wheelchair Users, American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Vol. 82, No. 3, pp. 197-202, March 2003. 9. Cooper RA, Boninger ML, Cooper R, Fitzgerald SG, Dobson A, Preliminary Assessment of a Prototype Advanced Mobility Device in the Work Environment of Veterans of Spinal Cord Injury, Neurorehabilitation, in review, 2003. 8. Cooper RA, Boninger ML, Cooper R, Robertson RN, Baldini FD, Wheelchair Racing Efficiency, Disability and Rehabilitation, Vol.25, Nos 4-5, 207-212, February 18- March 4, 2003. 7.Cooper RA, Boninger ML, Cooper R, Dobson A, Use of the Independence 3000 IBOT Transporter at Home and in the Community, Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, Vol. 26, No 1,pp 79-85, 2003 2002 6. Boninger ML, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Ma L, Cooper R, Thorman T, Liu B, Investigating the Presence of Cervical and Upper Back Pain in Wheelchair Users, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, in review, 2002. 5. Cooper RA, Nakahara A, Ster J, Cooper R, Design of an Internal Three Speed Hub for a Manual Wheelchair, Saudi Journal of Disability and Rehabilitation, in press, 2002.

4.Cooper RA, Cooper R, Features and Selection Criteria for Pushrim Activated Power Assisted Wheelchairs, Directions in Rehabilitation Counseling, in review, 2002. 3.Cooper RA, Thorman T, Cooper R, Dvorznak MJ, Fitzgerald SG, Ammer W, Song- Feng G, Boninger ML, Driving Characteristics of Electric Powered Wheelchair Users: How Far, Fast, and Often do People Drive?, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Vol. 83, No. 2, pp. 250-255, February 2002. 2001 2. Cooper, RA, Fitzgerlad SG, BoningerML, Brienza DM, ShapcottN, Cooper R, Flood K, Tekerehabilitation: Expanding Access to rehabilitation Expertise, Proceedings of the IEEE, Vol.89,NO.8,Agust 2001, pp.1174-1191. 1. Cooper RA, Baldini FD, Boninger ML, Cooper R, Physiological Responses to Two Wheelchair Racing Exercise Protocols, Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, Vol. 15, No. 3, pp. 191-195, 2001. PEER-REVIEWED PROCEEDINGS PUBLICATIONS (i.e., expanded abstracts) 2011 Liu H, Wu Y, Kelleher AR, Cooper RM, Seiwiorek D, Cooper RA, Case Study: Pilot Test of Virtual Seating Coach Evaluated by Power Seat Function Users, Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America Conference, Baltimore, MD, June 28-July 3, 2012, in press. Liu S, Chung C, Grindle GG, Kelleher AR, Cooper RM, Sieworek D, Smailigic A, Cooper RA, Virtual Seating Coach - A Tailored Reminder to Guide Appropriate Use of Wheelchair Power Seat Functions: A Case Report, Persuasive Technology and Design, Columbus OH, June 2-5, 2011. Malik S, Schmeler MR, Cooper RM, Markham H, Kumar A, Cooper RA, Bobish T, Clinical Applications of Outcome Tools: FEW and QUEST 2.0, Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America Conference, Toronto, ON, Canada, CD-ROM, June 5-8, 2011. Cooper RA, Cooper RM, Srinivasa S, Xu J, Wang H, Grindle G, Salatin B, Chung CS, Kelleher AR, Vazquez JJ, Quality of Life Technology Robots (QoLTbolts): Towards Providing Assistance in the Home and Community for People with Disabilities and Older Adults, Everyday Technology for Independence and Care: Proceedings of the Association for the Advancement of Assistive Tecnology in Europe, Maastricht, the Netherlands, August 31-September 2, 2011. 2010 Cooper RA, Cooper RM, Liu H, Gindle GG, Ding D, Xu J, Chung C, Introduction to the Appropriate Provision of Wheelchairs, World Congress on Neurorehabilitation, Vienna, Austria, March 21-25, 2010. Liu H, Grindle GG, Chuang FC, Kelleher AR, Cooper RM, Siewiorek D, Smailagic A, Cooper RA, User Preferences for Animation and Speech Properties: A Survey Study for Developing a Smart Reminder to Facilitate Wheelchair Power Seat Function Usage,

Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America Conference, Las Vegas, NV, CD-Rom, June 26-30, 2010. Wang H, Liu H, Pearlman J, Jefferds A, Cooper RM, Cooper RA, Seventeen Years of Wheelchair Life-cycle Testing the Impact of Time, Materials and Wheelchair Designs on Durability and Value, Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America Conference, Las Vegas, NV, CD-Rom, June 26-30, 2010. Souza A, Kelleher AR, Cooper RM, Cooper RA, Satisfaction with Mobility Assistive Technology Device Use Among People with Multiple Sclerosis, Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America Conference, Las Vegas, NV, CD-Rom, June 26-30, 2010. Kumar A, Pearlman J, Mason Z, Karmarkar A, Cooper RM, Laferrier JZ, Cooper RA, Mehchanical Testing of Heavy Duty Prosthetic Feet, Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America Conference, Las Vegas, NV, CD-Rom, June 26-30, 2010. Kaur G, Karmarkar A, Dicianno BE, Cooper RM, Cooper RA, Factors Associated with Mobility Device Prescription in Older Adults with Spinal Cord Injury/Dysfunction, Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America Conference, Las Vegas, NV, CD-Rom, June 26-30, 2010. Khanna A, Karmarkar A, Coltellaro J, Cooper RM, Dicianno BE, Cooper RA, Computer Access Technology: Impact of Diagnosis, Functional limitations and Occupation on Prescription, Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America Conference, Las Vegas, NV, CD-Rom, June 26-30, 2010. Cooper RA, Cooper RM, Liu H, Gindle GG, Ding D, Xu J, Chung C, Introduction to the Appropriate Provision of Wheelchairs, World Congress on Neurorehabilitation, Vienna, Austria, March 21-25, 2010. 2009 Souza A, Ding D, Cooper RM, Cooper RA, Kelleher AR, Boninger ML, Impact and Use of Pushrim Power Assist Wheelchairs Among Individuals with Tetraplegia, Proceedings of the International Seating Symposium, p. 119, Orlando, FL, March 12-19, 2009. Kardam S, Cooper RM, Dicianno BE, Cooper RA A preliminary study into service delivery timelines of mobility devices 4th International State-of-the-Art Congress "Rehabilitation: Mobility, Exercise & Sports", VU University in Amsterdam, 7-9 April 2009 Grindle GG, Sporner M, Cooper RA, Kelleher AR, Teodorski E, Cooper RM, Quantification of Activity during Wheelchair Rugby at the National Veterans Wheelchair

Games, Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America Conference, CD-Rom, June 23-27, 2009. Liu H, Pearlman J, Hong E, Salatin B, Wang H, Cooper RM, Cooper RA, Comparison of Durability and Cost Effectiveness Between Aluminum and Titanium Ultralight Rigid Frame Manual Wheelchairs, Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America Conference, CD-Rom, June 23-27, 2009. Kardam S, Cooper RM, Dicianno BE, Cooper RA, Quality Measure in Service Delivery of Mobility Devices, Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America Conference, CD-Rom, June 23-27, 2009 2008 Cooper RM, Cooper RA, Overview of Assistive Technology for People With Spinal Cord Injuries, International Spine and Spinal Injuries Conference, New Dehli, India, February 22-24, 2008. Cooper RA, Pearlman J, Cooper RM, International Research and Development: Indian Spinal Injuries Center - University of Pittsburgh Collaboration, International Spine and Spinal Injuries Conference, New Dehli, India, February 22-24, 2008. Souza A, Ding D, Cooper RM, Cooper RA, Kelleher AR, Boninger ML, Impact and Usage of Pushrim Activated Power Assist Wheelchair Among Individuals with Tetraplegia, Proceedings of the Annual RESNA Conference, Arlington VA, CD-ROM, June 26-30, 2008. Kelleher AR, Cooper RA, Chaves ES, Tolerico M, Cooper RM, Monitoring Community Participation in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury, Proceedings of the Annual RESNA Conference, Arlington VA, CD-ROM, June 26-30, 2008 Cooper RM, Cooper RA, Pearlman J,,Hsin-yi Liu, Asim Smailagic, Virtual Coach to monitor Powered Seat Functions (PSF) usage, Proceedings of the Annual RESNA Conference, Arlington VA, CD-ROM, June 26-30, 2008 2007 Cooper RA, Pearlman J, Chhabra HS, Cooper RM, Collaborative Training & Research in Assistive Technology: University of Pittsburgh and Indian Spinal Cord Injuries Centre as a Model, International Spinal Cord Injury (ISCoS) Annual Scientific Meeting and 3 Day Workshop on Spinal Cord Injury Management, Durban, South Africa, September 1-4, 2008 42. Feretti ES, Cooper RA, Boninger ML, Cooper RM, Fitzgerald SG, Gray D, The Effects of Social and Physical Barriers on Community Participation of Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury, in press, Proceedings of the Annual RESNA Conference, Phoenix, AZ, June 15-19, 2007 41.Ding D, Liester E, Cooper RM, Kelleher AR, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Boninger ML, Power Seat Feature Usage among Wheelchair Users in Community Living Conditions, in press, Proceedings of the Annual RESNA Conference, Phoenix, AZ, June 15-19, 2007

2006 40. Tolerico M, Ding D, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Cooper RM, Kelleher AR, Spaeth DM, Boninger ML, Assessing the Activity Levels of Manual Wheelchair Users, Proceedings of the 29 th Annual RESNA Conference, Atlanta, GACR-ROM, June 22-26, 2006. 39.Cooper RM, Cooper RA, Innovative Rehabilitation Technologies Emerging from Japan, Proceedings of the 29 th Annual RESNA Conference, Atlanta, GA, CD-ROM, June 22-26, 2006. 38.Leister E, Ding D, Cooper RM, Kelleher AR, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Boninger ML, Effectiveness and Use of Tilt and Recline Power Wheelchairs: Preliminary Data Analysis, Proceedings of the 29 th Annual RESNA Conference, Atlanta, GA, CD-ROM, June 22-26, 2006. 37.Souza A, Ding D, Cooper RM, Cooper RA, Kelleher AR, Fitzgerald SG, Boninger ML, Usage of Pushrim Activated Power Assist Wheelchairs Among People with Tetraplegia, Proceedings of the 29 th Annual RESNA Conference, Atlanta, GA, CD- ROM, June 22-26, 2006 2005 36.Pearlman J, Cooper RA, Cooper R, Zipfel E, McCartney M, A Demonstration of the Manufacturing Model Of Transferring Wheelchair Technology To Developing Countries, Proceedings of the 28th Annual RESNA Conference, Atlanta, GA, CD- ROM, June 25-27, 2005. 35.Tolerico M, Ding D, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Cooper R, Kelleher AR, Spaeth DM, Boninger ML, Usage Characteristics of Ultralight Wheelchair Users: During and Post the National Veterans Wheelchair Games, Proceedings of the 28th Annual RESNA Conference, Atlanta, GA, CD-ROM, June 25-27, 2005. 34.Cooper R, Cooper RA, Puhlman J, Groll J, Design and Development of a Retrofit Bicycle Seat Adapter, Proceedings of the 28th Annual RESNA Conference, Atlanta, GA, CD-ROM, June 25-27, 2005. 33.Kaminski BA, Cooper RA, Hoover A, Cooper R, Ding D, Spaeth DM, Activity and Usage Characteristics of Children Who Use Electric Powered and Manual Wheelchairs, Proceedings of the 28th Annual RESNA Conference, Atlanta, GA, CD-ROM, June 25-27, 2005. 32.Pearlman J, Cooper RA, Karnawat J, Cooper R, Boninger ML, Economical (K0010) Power Wheelchairs Have Poor Reliability and Important Safety Problems: An ANSI/RESNA Wheelchair Standards Comparison Study., Proceedings of the 28th Annual RESNA Conference, Atlanta, GA, CD-ROM, June 25-27, 2005.

31.Leister L, Ding D, Cooper R, Kelleher AR, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Boninger ML, Effectiveness and Use of Tilt-in-Space and Recline Wheelchairs, Proceedings of the 28th Annual RESNA Conference, Atlanta, GA, CD-ROM, June 25-27, 2005. 30.Chaves ES, Cooper R, Boninger ML, Cooper R, Fitzgerald SG, Gray, D, The Influence of Wheelchair Service Delivery on Community Participation Satisfaction in Individuals with a Spinal Cord Injury, Proceedings of the 28th Annual RESNA Conference, Atlanta, GA, CD-ROM, June 25-26, 2005. 2004 29. Chaves E, Boninger ML, Cooper R, Fitzgerald SG, Gray D, Cooper RA, Assessing the Influence of Assistive Technology on People with Spinal Cord Injury Using a Measure of Participation, Proceedings of the 27 th Annual RESNA Conference, Orlando, FL, CD-Rom, June 20-22, 2004. 28. Ding D, Cooper RA, Terashima S, Yang Y, Cooper R, A Study on the Balance Function of the IBOT Transporter, Proceedings of the 27 th Annual RESNA Conference, Orlando, FL, CD-Rom, June 20-22, 2004. 27. Kaminski BA, Cooper RA, Hoover A, Cooper R, Ding D, Application of a Commercial Datalogger to Electric Powered and Manual Wheelchairs of Children, Proceedings of the 27 th Annual RESNA Conference, Orlando, FL, CD-Rom, June 20-22, 2004 26. Algood SD, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Cooper R, Wolf EJ, Hoover A, Boninger ML, Pushrim Activated Power Assist Wheelchair on the Functional Capabilities of Individuals with Tetraplegia, Proceedings of the 27 th Annual RESNA Conference, Orlando, FL, CD-Rom, June 20-22, 2004 25.Hoover A, Cooper RA, Ding D, Koontz AM, Cooper R, Fitzgerald SG, Boninger ML, Manual Wheelchair Use and Reported Pain, Proceedings of the 27 th Annual RESNA Conference, Orlando, FL, CD-Rom, June 20-22, 2004 24. Boyles AL, Fitzgerald SG, Kelleher A, Cooper R, Cooper RA, Who are the People Using Wheelchairs: Development of a Wheelchair Users Registry, Proceedings of the 27 th Annual RESNA Conference, Orlando, FL, CD-Rom, June 20-22, 2004 23.Cooper R, Cooper RA, Ding D, Hoover A, Dvorznak MJ, Fitzgerald SG, Boninger ML, Wheelchair Usage Pattern: Does Age Matter?, Proceedings of the 27 th Annual RESNA Conference, Orlando, FL, CD-Rom, June 20-22, 2004 22. Cooper RA (Moderator), Fitzgerald SG, Koontz AM, Cooper R, Symposium on Wheelchairs and Seating, American Paraplegia Society Annual Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, September 7-9, 2004. 21. Cooper R, Specialized Seating and Mobility, American Paraplegia Society Annual Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, September 7-9, 2004.

20.Algood SD, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Cooper R, Boninger ML, Impact of a Pushrim Activated Power Assist Wheelchair on the Metabolic Demands, Stroke Frequency, and Range of Motion Among Individuals with Tetraplegia, 30 th American Spinal Cord Association Scientific Meeting, Denver, Colorado, May 14-16, 2004. 19.Ding D, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Cooper R, Spaeth DM, Hoover AE, Dvorznak MJ, Wheelchair Usage Pattern: Does Age Matter?, 3 rd International Congress, Restoration of Wheeled Mobility in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation: State of the Art III, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, April 19-21, in press, 2004. 2003 18.Cooper RA, Cooper R, Boninger ML, Koontz AM, Wolf E, Yang Y, Dobson A, Technical Contributions to Wheelchairs that Improve Outcomes, Posture and Mobility Group Annual Conference: Improving the Outcome, University of York, UK, March 18-19, 2003. 17.Cooper RA, Boninger ML, Koontz AM, Cooper R, Souza AL, Ambrosio F, Wolf E, Causes and Alleviation of Repetitive Strain Injuries Among Wheelchair Users, Posture and Mobility Group Annual Conference: Improving the Outcome, University of York, UK, March 18-19, 2003. 16.Cooper R, Schmeler MR, Boninger ML, Cooper RA, Using Outcomes Tools, Peer- Reviewed Literature and Other Evidence to Justify Wheelchair Seating and Mobility Interventions, Posture and Mobility Group Annual Conference: Improving the Outcome, University of York, UK, March 18-19, 2003. 15.Hoover A, Cooper RA, Ding D, Dvorznak MJ, Cooper R, Fitzgerald SG, Boninger ML, Comparing Driving Habits of Wheelchair Users: Manual vs. Power, Proceedings of the 26 th Annual RESNA Conference, Atlanta, Ga, CD- Rom, 2003. 14.Alegretti A, Fitzgerald SG, Boninger ML, Cooper RA, Cooper R, Cohen L, Shapcott N, Pelvic Positioning Evaluation for Wheelchair Selection: A Comparison Between in Person and Video Conferencing, Proceedings of the 26 th Annual RESNA Conference, Atlanta, Ga, CD-Rom, 2003. 13.Algood SD, Cooper RA, Boninger ML, Cooper R, Ambrosio F, Hoover A, Reeves SA, Corfman TA, Spaeth D, Stroke Frequency and Excursion Differences Between Manual Wheelchair Propulsion and Pushrim Activated Power Assisted Propulsion Among Persons with Tetraplegia, Proceedings of the 26 th Annual RESNA Conference, Atlanta, Ga, CD-Rom, 2003. 12.Dobson A, Cooper RA, Wolf E, Fitzgerald SG, Ammer WA, Boninger ML, Cooper R, Evaluation of Vibration Exposure of Power Wheelchair Users Over Selected Sidewalk Pavement Surfaces, Proceedings of the 26 th Annual RESNA Conference, Atlanta, Ga, CD-Rom, 2003.

11.Cooper R, Cooper RA, Zipfel E, Investigation into Potential Causes to A Manual Wheelchair Tip & Fall Incident, Proceedings of the 26 th Annual RESNA Conference, Atlanta, Ga, CD-Rom, 2003. 2007 10.Dobson AR, Cooper RA, Boninger ML, Cooper R, Use of the Independence 3000 IBOT Transporter at Home and in the Community: A Pilot Study, 25 th Annual RESNA Conference, Minneapolis, MN, pp.288-290, June 2002. 9.Cooper R, Fitzgerald SG, Boninger ML, Cooper RA, Shapcott N, Cohen L, Thorman T, Schmeler M, Using Telerehabilitation To Aid In Selecting A Wheelchair, 25 th Annual RESNA Conference, Minneapolis, MN, pp.327-329, June 2002. 8.Algood SD, Cooper RA, Boninger ML, Cooper RC, Ambrosio F, Physiological Comparison of a Pushrim Activated Power Assist Wheelchair and Traditional Manual Wheelchair Propulsion Among Persons with Tetraplegia, 25 th Annual RESNA Conference, Minneapolis, MN, pp.285-288, June 2002. 7.Cooper RA, Cooper R, Boninger ML, Koontz AM, Wolf E, Yang Y, Dobson A, Wheelchair Selection, Proceedings of the RESJA Conference Japan, pp. 81-90, 2002. 6. Cooper RA, Boninger ML, Koontz AM, Cooper R, Souza A, Ambrosia F, Wolf E, Manual Wheelchair Propulsion Biomechanics, Proceedings of the RESJA Conference, Japan, pp. 5-9, 2002. 2001 5. Corfman TA, Cooper RA, Dvorznak MJ, Boninger ML, Ammer WA, Sheesley M, Cooper R, Thorman T, A Video-Based Analysis of Tips and Falls During Electric Powered Wheelchair Driving, Proceedings of the 24 th Annual RESNA Conference, Reno, NV, pp.364-366, June 2001. 4. Cooper R, Boninger ML, Cooper RA, Shapcott N, Cohen L, Thorman T, Development of a Tool to Be Used During Telerehabilitation Evaluation and Recommendation Process, Proceedings of the 24 th Annual RESNA Conference, Reno, NV, pp.254-256, June 2001 3. Shapcott N, Boninger ML, Cooper R, Cohen LJ, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald S, Determining the Efficacy of POTS Based Telerehabilitation for Wheelchair Prescription, Proceedings of the 24 th Annual RESNA Conference, Reno, NV, pp.169-171, June 2001 2. Thorman T, Cooper RA, Cooper R, Dvorznak MJ, Fitzgerald SG, Ammer WA, Guo S, Boninger ML, Characterization of Electric Powered Wheelchair Use in the Community, Proceedings of the 24 th Annual RESNA Conference, Reno, NV, pp.349-351, June 2001 1997 1.Cooper, R, Cooper RA, O Connor TJ, AxelsonP., Back Support System Effects on Seating During Manual Wheelchair Propulsion Proceedings of the RESNA 97 Annual Conference, pp.228-230, June 1997

PEER-REVIEWED ABSTRACTS 2006 Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Cooper RM The Benefits of Assistive Technology, 52 nd Annual Association of Spinal Cord Injury Psychologists and Social Workers Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, September 5-7, 2006. 2005 8.Cooper RA, Boninger ML, Cooper R, Koontz AM, Eisler H, Considerations for the Selection and Fitting of Manual Wheelchairs for Optimal Mobility, Proceedings of the 21st International Seating Symposium, Orlando, FL, pp. 59-60, January 22-25, 2005 7.Boninger ML, Cooper R, Minkel J, Review of Medical, Technology, and Psychosocial Issues for Persons with MS, Proceedings of the 21st International Seating Symposium, Orlando, FL, pp. 123-124, January 22-25, 2005 2004 6.Cooper RA (Moderator), Fitzgerald SG, Koontz AM, Cooper R, Symposium on Wheelchairs and Seating, American Paraplegia Society Annual Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, September 7-9, 2004. 5.Cooper R, Specialized Seating and Mobility, American Paraplegia Society Annual Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, September 7-9, 2004. 4.Algood SD, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Cooper R, Boninger ML, Impact of a Pushrim Activated Power Assist Wheelchair on the Metabolic Demands, Stroke Frequency, and Range of Motion Among Individuals with Tetraplegia, 30 th American Spinal Cord Association Scientific Meeting, Denver, Colorado, May 14-16, 2004. 3.Ding D, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Cooper R, Spaeth DM, Hoover AE, Dvorznak MJ, Wheelchair Usage Pattern: Does Age Matter?, 3 rd International Congress, Restoration of Wheeled Mobility in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation: State of the Art III, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, April 19-21, in press, 2004. 2002 2.Schmeler MR, Boninger ML, Cooper R, Vitek M, Using Peer Reviewed Literature and Other Evidence to Justify Wheelchair Seating and Mobility Interventions, Proceedings of the 18 th International Seating Symposium, Vancouver, BC Canada, pp.173-184, 2002. 2001

1.Cooper RA, Boninger ML, Cooper R, Study of an Experimental Electric Powered Mobility Base During Activities of Daily Living, Proceedings of the 3 rd National Department of Veterans Affairs Rehab R&D Conference, Arlington VA, 2001. COMMERCIAL PUBLICATIONS: 2015 Cooper RM, Cooper RA, Proper Set-Up and Training to Optimize Self-Propulsion of Manual Wheelchairs, Directions, pp. 44-49, Vol. 3, 2015. 2013 Cooper RA, Cooper RM, Save Your Shoulders, Sports 'N Spokes, pp. 49-51, Vol. 39, No. 4, July 2013. 2012 Cooper RA, Cooper RM, Ready... Set... Push, PN, pp. 26-29, Vol. 67, No. 3, March 2013. Cooper RA, Cooper RM, Emerging Developments, Sports 'N Spokes, pp. 58-61, Vol. 38, No. 2, March 2012. 2011 Cooper RA, Cooper RM, Wheelchairs: Are We in the Dark Ages?, Paraplegia News, pp. 46-51, Vol. 65, No. 3, March 2011. Cooper RA, Cooper RM, Chair Shake-Up, Sports 'N Spokes, pp. 29-33, Vol. 37, No. 2, March 2011. 2010 Cooper RA, Cooper RM, What's the Right Ultralight?, Paraplegia News, pp. 30-31, Vol. 64, No. 7, July 2010. 2009 Cooper RA, Cooper RM, Kelleher AR, More Than Just Games, Paraplegia News, pp. 58-61, Vol. 64, No. 5, May 2010. 2008 Cooper RA, Olson J, Cooper RM, Power Chair Lingo, Paraplegia News, pp. 32-36, Vol. 63, No. 5, May 2009. Cooper RA, Olson J, Cooper RM, Manual Wheelchair Lingo, Paraplegia News, pp. 17-24, Vol. 63, No. 11, November 2009.

Cooper RA, Cooper RM, Wheeling Through the World, Sports 'N Spokes, pp. 41-42, Vol. 34, No. 2, 2008. Cooper RA, Schmeler M, Cooper RM, Perplexing Power Chair Policies, Paraplegia News, pp. 42-46, Vol. 62, No. 8, August 2008. 2007 2006 2004 Cooper RA, Cooper RM, Vertical Value: Whether Sitting or Standing, Vertical Movement Has Its' Advantages!, Paraplegia News, pp. 34-38, Vol. 61, No. 8, August 2007. Cooper RA, Cooper RM, Powering On, Paraplegia News, pp. 13-20, Vol. 60, No. 9, September 2006. Schmeler MR, Boninger ML, Cooper RA, Cooper R, Freestyle Seating, Rehab Management, Vol. 17, No. 1, pp. 38-42, January/February 2004. Cooper RA, Cooper R, Schmeler M, Boninger ML, Push for Power, Rehab Management, Vol. 17, No. 2, pp. 32-36, March 2004. Schmeler MR, Kelleher A, Cooper RA, Cooper R, Show Me the Money: Medicare Coverage Policies for Wheelchairs Can Be Restrictive and Outdated, RESNA News, in press, 2004. Cooper RA, Cooper R, Schmeler M, Kelleher A, Wheelchairs and Seating for People with Spinal Cord Injuries, Advance for Directors in Rehabilitation, in press, 2004. 2003 10.Cooper RA, Cooper R, Schmeler M, Kelleher A, Wheelchairs and Seating for People with Spinal Cord Injuries, Advance for Directors in Rehabilitation Engineering, in press, 2003. 9. Cooper RA, Cooper R, Time to Mobilize: 21 st Annual Survey of Lightweight- Wheelchair Manufacturers, Sports N Spokes, Vol. 29, No, 2, pp. 34-42, March 2003. 2002 8. Diane C, Cooper R, Cooper RA, Schmeler MR, STRENGTHENING JUSTIFICATION FOR ASSISTIVE Technology with Research Findings: A Case Study, RESNA NEWS, Spring 2002 2001 7. Fay, BT, Thorman T, Cooper R, The Yin and Yang of Wheelchair Use: Adressing gender-based differences in manual wheelchair users. REHAB Management, Vol. 14, No. 2, pp. 30-32,47-50, 2001.

6. Fitzgerald SG, Thorman T, Cooper R, Cooper RA, Evaluating Wheelchair Cushions, REHAB Management, Vol. 14, No. 1, pp. 42-44, 2001. 5. Cooper RA, Schmeler M, Cooper R, Thorman T, Boninger ML, On the Lighter Side, Advance for Providers of Post-Acute Care, Vol. 3, No. 11, pp. 71-73, 2000. 2000 4. Cooper RA, Schmeler MR, Cooper R, Boninger ML, Advanced Seating Systems: Part II, REHAB Management, Vol. 13, No. 3, pp. 60-65, 2000. 3. Cooper RA, Schmeler MR, Cooper R, Boninger ML, Advanced Seating Systems: Part I, REHAB Management, Vol. 13, No. 2, pp. 58-61, 2000. 1998 2.Cooper RA, Cooper R, Electric Powered Wheelchairs on the Move, Physical Therapy Products, July/August, pp. 22-24, 1998. 1.Cooper RA, Cooper R, How to Get the Maximum Out of a Manual Wheelchair, Physical Therapy Products, May/June, pp. 32-34, 1998. INVITED PRESENTATION 19. Warrior Transition Leader- Medical Rehabilitation Transition Handbook and Symposium, presented lecture on The Medical Home and Teamwork at Walter Reed- Bethesda, November 18, 2011 18. With support from the VA MS Centers of Excellence presented as faculty member on Wheeled Mobility and MS: Walking with Your Hands @ the 24th CMSC s Annual Meeting in San Antonio, June 2-5, 2010. 17. Faculty member of the VA MS Centers of Excellence MS and Mobility Satellite broadcast, Salt Lake City, March 3 RD, 2010 16. Landstuhl Army Medical Center Grand Rounds presented lecture on Assistive Technology Service Delivery, Landstuhl, Germany March 22, 2010 15. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Workshop on Technologies for Disabilities: presented lecture on Assistive Technology Service Delivery Washington DC January 22, 2010 14. Congress on Spinal Cord Medicine and Rehabilitation CMS Policy on Wheelchair Innovation and Provision Dallas, Texas 09/25/2009 13. Quality Measure in Service Delivery of Mobility Devices, 4th International Congress 'Rehabilitation: Mobility, Exercise & Sports', VU University of Amsterdam, Netherlands April 7-9, 2009

12.Lecture topic presented: Seating and Positioning for Wheelchair Athletics, USOC- Amazing Leader Conference, Colorado Springs April 28, 2009 11. Overview of Assistive Technology for People With Spinal Cord Injuries at the International Spine and Spinal Injuries Conference, New Dehli, India, February 22-24, 2008 10. Treatment and Prevention of Injuries to Wheelchair athletes Lecture topic I presented: Pressure management and Seating, USOC- Amazing Leader Conference, Colorado Springs April 5, 2008 9.Walter Reed Army Medical Center Workshop on SCI : participated as a family member in the interactive Q&A session on the Topic of Quality of live after SCI- the panel consisted on of members with SCI and some family; Washington DC April 11, 2008 8. Presented lecture entitled: Virtual Coach to monitor Power Seat Functions on January 16 th, 2008 to Students participating in a CMU class on on Guru virtual coach project. A collaborative research project between as part of QoLT. 7. Presented lecture entitled: Promoting Mobility through Seating Systems on January 22 nd, 2007 to Students participating in a CMU class on Rapid Prototyping of Computer Systems. 6. Participated in the UPMC Senior Care Resource Web cast: Long-Term Living Options Living Independently at Home- provided a 15 minute introduction on AT Service Delivery Services provided by CAT and Q& A session on December 14, 2006 5.. Council on Foundation Conference May 6-8, 2006 Pittsburgh PA presented Assistive Technology Demonstrations at the FISA-Foundation booth on Pressure Mapping and Game cycle May 6 th, 2006 4.Tools to Justify Wheelchair Seating & Mobility: Outcomes and Research Evidence Rehabilitation Engineering Society of Japan, Yokohama, Japan, September 2002. 3. Using Evidence to Justify Ultra light-weight Manual Wheelchairs The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, (Visiting Lecture), Hong Kong, China, May, 2002. 2. Using Evidence to Justify Ultra light-weight Manual Wheelchairs, Posture and Mobility Group Annual Conference, University of York, UK, March 18-19, 2003. 1. Using Evidence to Justify Ultra light-weight Manual Wheelchairs,(Guest lecture) University of Dundee, Scotland, March 20, 2003. BOOKS REVIEWED