My name is David Arthur Smith. I am a 57 year old physically challenged man with Cerebral Palsy since birth. I am an Athetoid quadriplegic, not able to physically speak. I rely on an augmentative communication device to communicate and a power wheelchair to get around inside my house as well as outdoors. I am currently unemployed due to my physical disability. Nineteen years ago both my parents died from health complications and they left their house and assets to me in their will. I am currently living in their house, located in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, which is currently in my name as the owner.
EDUCATION
County College of Morris, Randolph, New Jersey, 9/88 to 5/91. Completed a 7-credit special CAD course, called Computer Enabling Drafting for the Disabled, (CEDD). Completed self-study courses (3 credits) in Unix, C Language programming and Electrical Engineering. Studied 3D Solids Modeling during free time.
Union County College, Cranford, New Jersey, 9/82 to 12/82. Completed courses in Business Management and Mathematics.
Tandy/Radio Shack, Hanover, New Jersey, 6/83, three day 4 hour course in advance computer BASIC language programming with Dr. Christopher Kennett, PhD., computer science instructor.
David Brearley Regional High School in Kenilworth, New Jersey, 9/77 to 6/82. Completed High School Education with honors.
West Lake School in Mountainside, New Jersey, 9/69 to 6/77. Completed Grades 2nd thru 9th.
Cerebral Palsy Center in Cranford, New Jersey, 9/64 to 6/69. Completed 1st grade and physical rehabilitation.
RECENT TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES
During High School I had worked for B & B Builders, Inc., construction business, Westfield, New Jersey, 4/80 to 6/81, (while in high school), designed and installed a two zone heating system for a neighbor’s house with Mr Robert Parin. Designed and built a 120/240 volt AC relay switch for a 2 Horse Power 30 gallon air compressor for Mr. Robert Parin to allow him to run the air compressor on either 120 or 240 volt power where available at work sites.
I worked for The Children's Specialized Hospital, Mountainside, New Jersey, 6/85 to 1/88 employed as their Research Design Specialist/Technician. Assisted the Coordinator of the Augmentative Communication Program with research and design of equipment and/or adaptations to devices. Also served as consultant to other clinics and departments for special equipment needs. Assisted with evaluation and troubleshooting of hardwar
David A. Smith
My name is David Arthur Smith. I am a 57 year old physically challenged man with Cerebral Palsy since birth. I am an Athetoid quadriplegic, not able to physically speak. I rely on an augmentative communication device to communicate and a power wheelchair to get around inside my house as well as outdoors. I am currently unemployed due to my physical disability. Nineteen years ago both my parents died from health complications and they left their house and assets to me in their will. I am currently living in their house, located in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, which is currently in my name as the owner.
EDUCATION
County College of Morris, Randolph, New Jersey, 9/88 to 5/91. Completed a
7-credit special CAD course, called Computer Enabling Drafting for the
Disabled, (CEDD). Completed self-study courses (3 credits) in Unix, C
Language programming and Electrical Engineering. Studied 3D Solids
Modeling during free time.
Union County College, Cranford, New Jersey, 9/82 to 12/82. Completed
courses in Business Management and Mathematics.
Tandy/Radio Shack, Hanover, New Jersey, 6/83, three day 4 hour course in
advance computer BASIC language programming with Dr. Christopher
Kennett, PhD., computer science instructor.
David Brearley Regional High School in Kenilworth, New Jersey, 9/77 to 6/82. Completed High School Education with honors.
West Lake School in Mountainside, New Jersey, 9/69 to 6/77. Completed Grades 2nd thru 9th.
Cerebral Palsy Center in Cranford, New Jersey, 9/64 to 6/69. Completed 1st grade and physical rehabilitation.
RECENT TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES
During High School I had worked for B & B Builders, Inc., construction business, Westfield, New Jersey, 4/80 to 6/81, (while in high school), designed and installed a two zone heating system for a neighbor’s house with Mr Robert Parin. Designed and built a 120/240 volt AC relay switch for a 2 Horse Power 30 gallon air compressor for Mr. Robert Parin to allow him to run the air compressor on either 120 or 240 volt power where available at work sites.
I worked for The Children's Specialized Hospital, Mountainside, New Jersey, 6/85 to 1/88 employed as their Research Design Specialist/Technician. Assisted the Coordinator of the Augmentative Communication Program with research and design of equipment and/or adaptations to devices. Also served as consultant to other clinics and departments for special equipment needs. Assisted with evaluation and troubleshooting of hardwar
Oct 30, 2019