Martha Rust completed her master's in rehabilitation counseling from the University of Tennessee and has received her CRC and ATP. She also earned a certificate in Assistive Technology Applications from California State University at Northridge. Ms. Rust joined the Tools for Life team as the Assistive Technology Funding Specialist, then moved into the Assistive Technology Specialist position. Ms. Rust has presented at numerous international, national, regional, and state conferences on assistive technology and serves on several disability-related committees.