Staff Profiles: Assistive Technology

LINDA BELIVEAU, is the new assistive technology technician in ATU. She is a 2006 graduate of Franklin Pierce College and a 2005 leadership graduate from UNH's Institute on Disabilities. Linda has been involved in many projects that explore education, technology and diversity such as the Jason Project, NH Connections and the NH State Summit on Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies. She enjoys parenting her three teenagers, gardening the rocky soil of Weare, and musical theatre.

DAVID KONTAK, MA, MS, OTR/L joined Crotched Mountain as Director of Assistive Technology in 2004. He is an Occupational Therapist who earned his Master of Science degree from Colorado State University. David comes to Crotched Mountain from ATECH Services of Laconia, NH where he conducted assessments in the areas of computer access, home access, seating and positioning, power mobility, and augmentative communication. PETER LEAVITT, foreman of the Assistive Technology Unit, coordinates the Seating and Mobility clinics at Crotched Mountain. Working closely with the families, vendors and therapists involved in order to optimize the clients' assistive technology needs. Peter brings approximately 10 years of experience in the assistive technology field with an extensive background in fabrication and design of custom made products (cabinetmaking). Peter received his AAS degree in Electro-Mechanical Technologies, with a strong emphasis in robotics, from New Hampshire Technical College, Nashua. Peter also is a RESNA certified Assistive Technology Practitioner.

DOUG TRACY, technician.