Dr. Mary Goldberg, Dr. Jon Pearlman, Nancy Augustine, Dr. Michelle Zorrilla

ImpacTech

IMPACT Center's ImpacTech with Dr. Mary Goldberg. Join us as we delve into the stories of assistive technology researchers and entrepreneurs. What does it take to get an assistive technology to market? What is happening across the country and around the world? Listen to their journeys and hear about some really neat technologies helping to improve people's daily lives.

Author

Dr. Mary Goldberg, Dr. Jon Pearlman, Nancy Augustine, Dr. Michelle Zorrilla

Category

Technology

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impactech.simplecast.com

Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

Can AI Help Us Age Better? 30.06.2026

  Host(s): Dr. Mary Goldberg , Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guest(s): Walter (Wally) Boot , PhD  (CREATE / ENHANCE), Sara Czaja, PhD (CREATE / ENHANCE) IMPACT Center |  Website ,  Facebook ,  LinkedIn ,  Twitter  CREATE (Center for Research and Education on Aging and Technology Enhancement ) | Website https://create-center.org/ ENHANCE (Enhancing Neurocognitive...

Finding Their Voice (Part 2) 19.12.2025

Host(s): Dr. Mary Goldberg , Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guest(s): Shay Cohen, Co-Founder and CEO of Verbali and innovator behind Ma-Talk IMPACT Center |  Website ,  Facebook ,  LinkedIn ,  Twitter  Verbali.io | Website Discussion Topics (time stamp) The Tech Behind Ma-Talk   2:26 Data Privacy and Child Safety  11:32 Lessons & Future Directions   19:07 Transcri...

Finding Their Voice 12.12.2025

Host(s): Dr. Mary Goldberg , Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guest(s): Shay Cohen, Co-Founder and CEO of Verbali and innovator behind Ma-Talk IMPACT Center |  Website ,  Facebook ,  LinkedIn ,  Twitter  Verbali.io | Website Discussion Topics (time stamp) The inspiration  1:15 Their experience with AAC  5:45 Early Development  10:37 Transcript | Word Doc, PDF

Designing Dignity 18.11.2025

Host(s): Dr. Mary Goldberg , Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guest(s): Taylor Allen and Sreejith Ravi, REAR LAB at Georgia Tech IMPACT Center |  Website ,  Facebook ,  LinkedIn ,  Twitter  REAR Lab | Website Discussion Topics (time stamp) What sparked the idea  2:05 Design challenges  6:06 Different features  13:09 Future applications and the market 19:58 RESNA stu...

Opening Doors to Independence Part 2 30.09.2025

Host(s): Dr. Mary Goldberg , Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guest(s): Mike Soniat and Wayne Newitts IMPACT Center |  Website ,  Facebook ,  LinkedIn ,  Twitter  DOOR-E | Website, Facebook Discussion Topics (time stamp) Technical hurdles in developing Door-E  1:13 Engineering and manufacturing challenges  4:18 Community-building and user feedback  7:34 Stories of i...

Opening Doors to Independence 10.09.2025

Host(s): Dr. Mary Goldberg , Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guest(s): Mike Soniat and Wayne Newitts IMPACT Center |  Website ,  Facebook ,  LinkedIn ,  Twitter  DOOR-E | Website, Facebook Discussion Topics The origin story of DOOR-E, inspired by helping a friend with mobility needs Feedback that shaped product development Community validation and emotional impact...

Precision in Motion Part 2 19.08.2025

Host(s): Dr. Mary Goldberg , Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guest(s): Student Design Team - HAT, University of Washington: Yuka Fan, Emily Boeschoten, Adria Gonzalez, Sasha Portnova IMPACT Center |  Website ,  Facebook ,  LinkedIn ,  Twitter  HAT Team Information | Video , Website , Publication   Discussion Topics RESNA Student Design Challenge Experience Bridging...

Precision in Motion 29.07.2025

Host(s): Dr. Mary Goldberg , Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guest(s): Student Design Team - HAT, University of Washington: Yuka Fan, Emily Boeschoten, Adria Gonzalez, Sasha Portnova IMPACT Center |  Website ,  Facebook ,  LinkedIn ,  Twitter  HAT Team Information | Video , Website , Publication Transcript | Word Doc ,   PDF   Discussion Topics Intro & Episode Over...

Exploring the Future of Blindness Tech: Insights from Brandon Biggs and John McInerney (Part 2) 04.04.2025

Host(s): Dr. Mary Goldberg , Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh, Josh Anderson , Program Director, Assistive Technology Specialist for Easter Seals Crossroads , and Host of Assistive Technology Update Guest(s): Brandon Biggs , CEO of XR Navigation ; John McInerney , IMPACT Mentor and Board Member IMPACT Center |  Website ,  Facebook ,  LinkedIn ,  Twitter  Easter Seal...

Exploring the Future of Blindness Tech: Insights from Brandon Biggs and John McInerney (Part 1) 28.03.2025

Host(s): Dr. Mary Goldberg , Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh, Josh Anderson , Program Director, Assistive Technology Specialist for Easter Seals Crossroads , and Host of Assistive Technology Update Guest(s): Brandon Biggs , CEO of XR Navigation ; John McInerney , IMPACT Mentor and Board Member IMPACT Center |  Website ,  Facebook ,  LinkedIn ,  Twitter  Easter Seal...

Success for Steadiwear 28.01.2025

Host: Dr. Mary Goldberg , Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Co-Host: Dr. Michelle Zorrilla , Senior Research Scientist and Associate Director of Technology Translation, IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guest: Emilie Maamary , CMO of Steadiwear  IMPACT Center |  Website ,  Facebook ,  LinkedIn ,  Twitter  Transcript | PDF Some abbreviations used during th...

Steady Advisors for Steadiwear 20.12.2024

Host: Dr. Mary Goldberg , Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Co-Host: Dr. Michelle Zorrilla , Senior Research Scientist and Associate Director of Technology Translation, IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guest: Emilie Maamary , CMO of Steadiwear  Use the code "IETF" to get an additional $50 off the pre-order of the Steadiwear Three device, which is current...

Catalyst for Change 24.09.2024

Host: Dr. Mary Goldberg , Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guest: Leah Marmo , Director of Impact Accelerator at Iglis , Pittsburgh, PA IMPACT Center |  Website ,  Facebook ,  LinkedIn ,  Twitter  Transcript | PDF Timestamps: 1:59 Leah's Background Story 20:15 Key Lessons Learned Throughout Her Career 27:37 Mission and Vision of the Inglis Impact Accelerator  41:07...

Costs Over Corporate: Unique Solutions for Special Needs 23.07.2024

Host: Dr. Mary Goldberg , Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guest: Rose Morris , Founder of Abram's Nation IMPACT Center |  Website ,  Facebook ,  LinkedIn ,  Twitter  Transcript | PDF Timestamps: 1:45 Rose Morris and Abram's Nation Introduction 2:05 Motivation to start Abram's Nation 6:57 Challenges of Learning About FDA Registration and Insurance Requirements 11:56...

Empowering Mobility: The PowerFlex Revolution 08.11.2023

Host: Dr. Mary Goldberg , Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guests: Todd Hargroder and Troy Tesmer , co-founders of Soul Mobility, Inc. IMPACT Center |  Website ,  Facebook ,  LinkedIn ,  Twitter  Transcript | PDF   Timestamps: 0:58 The IMPACT Award 2:31 How they got into the mobility space 9:43 Involvement in the field 13:02 Building a substantial product 17:50 Chal...

Breaking Boundaries: Trailblazing Assistive Tech at the RESNA Developers' Showcase 29.08.2023

Host : Dr. Michelle Zorrilla , Associate Director of Technology Translation, and Dr. Julie Faieta , Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, Rehabilitation Science Researcher and Licensed Clinical Occupational Therapist Guests: RESNA Developers' Showcase Teams (see below for more information) Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction  02:13 Stephanie - VehiCLE   03:48 Wayne - Wall Storage    05:5...

Room to Dream 06.06.2023

Host: Dr. Mary Goldberg , Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guest: Julie Gulick, President and CEO of Bally Design Julie Gulick - Bally Design | LinkedIn ,   Website IMPACT Center |  Website ,  Facebook ,  LinkedIn ,  Twitter , Instagram Transcript | PDF

Staying Novel with NIDILRR 16.03.2023

Host: Dr. Mary Goldberg , Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guest: Dr. Anjali Forber-Pratt, Director of the National Institute of Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), an elite wheelchair racer, a Paralympic ambassador, public speaker, disability advocate, and former assistant professor at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Anjali Forber-Pratt...

Disability. Access. Heart 31.01.2023

Host: Dr. Mary Goldberg , Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guest: Dr. Anjali Forber-Pratt, Director of the National Institute of Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), an elite wheelchair racer, a Paralympic ambassador, public speaker, disability advocate, and former assistant professor at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Anjali Forber-Pratt...

Audience Choice: Creating Universal Design for Everyone 27.12.2022

Hosts: Dr. Michelle Zorrilla , Associate Director of Technology Translation and Mrs. Nancy Augustine , Project Manager, at the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh, Guests: Madeline Lee and Meghan Mulloy , graduate student entrepreneurs from the University of Pittsburgh’s Masters of Rehabilitation Technology program Meghan Mulloy | LinkedIn Toothbrush Buddy |   Website RESNA Student Desig...

Solving Everyday Challenges With Simple Designs 27.09.2022

Host: Dr. Mary Goldberg , Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guests: Tracey McGillivray , Entrepreneur/Co-founder & CEO at Axtion Independence Mobility Inc. ; Liam Maaskant , Mechanical Engineer; Co-Founder & CPO, Axtion Independence Mobility Inc. Tracey McGillivray | LinkedIn Liam Maaskant | LinkedIn | Email Action Independence Mobility Inc. |   Twitter IMPACT Center...

Let It Be Your Fuel 29.06.2022

Host: Dr. Mary Goldberg , Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guests: Dr. Portia Singh , Director of Research at Cariloop, the world's first human-powered caregiver support platform that combines professional health care coaching services, and cloud-based tools that help families plan and manage every aspect of their caregiving journey ; Shireen Abdullah , CEO of  Yuml...

Lived Experiences 14.06.2022

Host: Dr. Mary Goldberg , Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guests: Dr. Portia Singh , Director of Research at Cariloop, the world's first human-powered caregiver support platform that combines professional health care coaching services, and cloud-based tools that help families plan and manage every aspect of their caregiving journey ; Shireen Abdullah , CEO of  Yuml...

This Is How WE Do It 26.04.2022

Host: Dr. Mary Goldberg , Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guests: Karin Leire , Vice President of Research and Innovation at Permobil; Dr. Laura Rice , Associate Professor at the University of Illinois, Associate Director of the Center on Health, Aging, and Disability, and Interim Director of Master of Public Health and Master of Health Administration Programs; and...

The Future is Female 29.03.2022

Host: Dr. Mary Goldberg , Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guests: Karin Leire , Vice President of Research and Innovation at Permobil; Dr. Laura Rice , Associate Professor at the University of Illinois, Associate Director of the Center on Health, Aging, and Disability, and Interim Director of Master of Public Health and Master of Health Administration Programs; and...

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