As Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Laura provides consultation and training related to emergency response and preparedness for individuals with disabilities. She also provides assistive technology (AT) training and demonstrations to users, families, and service providers.

Prior to joining the Institute on Disabilities, Laura worked on an interdisciplinary AT team, providing school-based AT/AAC evaluations and consultations for students with disabilities. She holds a Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University, and Assistive Technology Professional certification from RESNA.