Creating a World Free of Barriers for People with Complex Physical Disabilities
Tetradapt is a global initiative founded at the University of Utah that focuses on accelerating equality in function, performance and independence for the disabled community. As faculty, staff and students, we harness idealism, energy and intellect to design and share innovative, assistive technology and adaptive programs.
Innovation in Action
What We Do
The University of Utah Rehabilitation Center - in partnership with the Colleges of Health, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Businesses, and Architecture and Planning - conducts research and development in the field of assistive technology and adaptive recreation.
The University of Utah TRAILS program (Technology Recreation Access Independence Lifestyle Sports) is an innovation engine in adaptive sports and recreation activities and serves as the primary center for new technology testing and implementation.
Tetradapt Community is a nonprofit organization working closely with the University of Utah to build, distribute and support assistive technology products.
Our current core projects:
√ TetraSki, the world's only independent alpine ski for people with complex disabilities.
√ Tetra Watercraft, the world’s first hybrid watercraft that can be independently sailed or electrically propelled by people with complex spinal cord injury or disease.
The Tetradapt Initiative is the vision of adaptive sports leader and founder, Jeffrey Rosenbluth, spinal cord injury medical director at the University of Utah Rehabilitation Center.
The University of Utah has assembled a unique team of innovators to address the technology needs in the disabled community.
Research & Development
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The TRAILS program provides adaptive sports and recreation opportunities, assistive technology testing and adaptive instructor training.
Testing & Training
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Tetradapt Community - a nonprofit - builds, distributes and supports novel assistive technology products.
Building & Sharing
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accelerating above
“There are so many avenues and possibilities to try new sports and activities. It’s a really special time to be alive with a disability.”
community building
Want to Get Involved?
The Tetradapt Initiative is successful because of the numerous people and organizations that support and take part in the programming. Whether a participant, donor, student, family member, business or program, we welcome you to join our team!
