about us
Neurotech Network of The Society to
Increase Mobility, Inc. is a 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization focusing to improve
the education of and the advocacy to
access neurotechnology devices for persons
with impairments.
Charged with a mission to provide information
to and for the users and potential users
of neurotechnology and to encourage both
the growth and the direction of developments
in the neurotechnology industry, this
organization will fill a needed void
to better serve those that may benefit
from technology advancements. Hundreds
of thousands of people with neurological
or psychiatric disorders have already
been helped; such as cochlear implants
to restore hearing to the deaf, neuroprosthetics
providing movement to the paralyzed,
and spine stimulators give relief to
those with chronic pain.
Our Services
Neurotech Network has
a vision based on four pillars of service
targeted to users, potential users, health
care professionals and the general public.
These services are:
- To Educate with resources
to learn about neurotechnology for
various neurological conditions
- To
Update on the latest information along
with our newsletter, The Current
- To
Communicate by sharing stories from
people who use neurotechnology devices
- To Advocate by supporting access
to devices
With this vision, Neurotech Network
builds infrastructure and programming.
The following guiding principles provide
a road map on how Neurotech Network accomplishes
its mission and provides services.
Our Guiding Principles
- Provide a forum for users to share
experiences and for potential users
to ask questions.
- Provide a channel through which the
layman may learn about neurotechnology.
- Promote awareness of neurotechnology
products and systems for the treatment
of neurological and psychiatric disorders
and diseases.
- Provide reliable and independent
information regarding both currently
available and emerging neurotechnological
devices.
- Explain to both current and potential
users the applications and benefits
of neurotechnology.
- Advocate for access through governmental
institutions, insurance companies and
legislative bodies.
- Create a better understanding of
users needs to the scientific, development
and industry.
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