Information for Authors

Manuscript Submissions. Manuscripts are to be prepared according
to the instructions provided. Assistive Technology® receives all manuscript
submissions electronically via their ScholarOne Manuscripts
website located at: http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/UATY. ScholarOne
Manuscripts allows for rapid submission of original and revised
manuscripts, as well as facilitating the review process and internal
communication between authors, editors and reviewers via a web-based
platform. For ScholarOne Manuscripts technical support, you may
contact them by e-mail or phone support via http://scholarone.com/
services/support/. If you have any other requests please contact the
journal at RCOOPER@pitt.edu.

Each manuscript must be accompanied by a statement that it has
not been published elsewhere and that it has not been submitted simultaneously
for publication elsewhere. Authors are responsible for obtaining
permission to reproduce copyrighted material from other sources and are
required to sign an agreement for the transfer of copyright to RESNA.

All parts of the manuscript should be typewritten, double-spaced, with
margins of at least one inch on all sides. Number manuscript pages consecutively
throughout the paper. Each article should be summarized in
an abstract of not more than 200 words; avoid abbreviations, diagrams,
and direct reference to the text. Up to six key words or terms should be
included for use by referencing sources. The title page of each manuscript
should include (a) the title of the article, (b) the names, degrees,
full affiliations and email addresses of all author(s), (c) the name, mailing
address, and email address to whom proofs and reprint requests
should be addressed, and (d) a running title not exceeding 50 characters.

Page Limits. Published articles should be no longer than 8 typeset
pages. In order to comply with this limit, manuscripts should be no
longer than 21 typed double-spaced pages of text and tables and
have no more than 5 figures. Manuscripts that include more than
5 figures should include fewer pages of text and tables.

Clients/Subjects. Refer to clients/subjects by number (or letter
codes unrelated to their names). Real names or initials should not be
used in the text, tables, or illustrations.

Photographic Consent. A letter of consent must accompany all
photographs of persons in which the possibility of identification
exists. It is not sufficient to cover the eyes to mask identity.

Measurements. All measurements should be indicated in both the
US measurement system and metric.

Details of Style. For abbreviations, follow the Council of Biology
Editors Style Manual or other standard sources.

References. References and citations should be prepared in
accordance with the APA Publication Manual, 5th ed. Cite in the
text by author and year of publication (Smith, 1983) and include an
alphabetical list at the end of the article. Accuracy of reference data
is the responsibility of the author. Examples:

Journal article: Jutai. J.W., Rigby, P., Ryan, S., & Stickel, S. (2000).
Pyschosocial impact of electronic aids to daily living. Assistive
Technology, 12, 123–131.

Book: Staney, K.M. (2002). Handbook of virtual environments:
Design, implementation, and applications. Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.

Proceedings or Chapter in a Book: Smit, R.O. (2002). Assistive technology
outcome assessment prototypes: Measuring “INGO” variables of
“oucomces.” In R. Simpson (Ed.), Proceedings of the RESNA 25th
Annual Conference (pp. 239–341). Minneapolis, MN: RESNA Press.

Website: Electronic and Mechanical Assistive Technologies. (2002).
Ziska environmental control unit. Retrieved December 10, 2003,
from http:// www.hsc.mb.ca/re/catalogue/env_remove.htm

Illustrations. Illustrations submitted (line drawings, halftones,
photos, photomicrographs, etc.) should be clean originals or digital
files. Digital files are recommended for highest quality reproduction
and should follow these guidelines:
• 300 dpi or higher
• sized to fit on journal page
• EPS, TIFF, or PSD format only
• submitted as separate files, not embedded in text files

Color Illustrations. Color illustrations will be considered for
publication; however, the author will be required to bear the full cost
involved in color art reproduction. Color art can be purchased for
online only reproduction or for print + online reproduction. Color
reprints can only be ordered if print + online reproduction costs are
paid. Rates for color art reproduction are: Online Only Reproduction:
$225 for the first page of color; $100 per page for the next three
pages of color. Print + Online Reproduction: $900 for the first page
of color; $450 per page for the next three pages of color. A custom
quote will be provided for articles with more than four pages of color.

Tables and Figures. All tables and figures must be cited in the text by
number. Tables and figures (illustrations) should not be embedded in
the text, but should be included as separate sheets or files. A short
descriptive title should appear above each table with a clear legend and
any footnotes suitably identified below. All units must be included. Figures
should be completely labeled, taking into account necessary size
reduction. Captions should be typed, double-spaced, on a separate sheet.

Proofs. Page proofs are sent to the designated author
Taylor & Francis’ Central Article Tracking System
must be carefully checked and returned within 48

Reprints. Reprints of individual articles are available
the time authors review page proofs. A discount
available to authors who order before print publication.
will receive a PDF file of the article via email.

Review Process. All papers submitted to Assistive Technology
subject to critical peer review by three referees, either Editorial
Board members or invited reviewers, who have special expertise
a particular subject. To ensure objectivity, authors will remain
anonymous to referees. The Editor will have final authority over
paper’s suitability for publication.