Maria A. Jones, PT, PhD, is program director and clinical professor at Oklahoma City University (OCU). Her clinical practice has focused on children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, assistive technology and durable medical equipment. Throughout the years, she has worked and consulted with many state agencies in Oklahoma, in the areas of assistive technology and service provision for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Her primary research interests include power mobility and its effect on the development of young children.