Abbas Quamar

Participants at the recent Always Making Progress Campus Resources and Ceramic Painting Fall 2025 Open House. Abbas “Bobby” Quamar (center of the photo), associate professor of special education, rehabilitation and counseling at CSUSB, is developing the world’s first clinical assessment tool that measures how satisfied people with disabilities are when using internet-connected assistive devices (iCADs) with funding from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research.

October 1, 2025

$600K federal grant highlights new opportunities for CSUSB students with disabilities

The grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research will help test and validate a new tool called the Electronic Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Satisfaction Assessment (EISA). This innovative tool is the first of its kind and will make it easier for people with disabilities to use the latest internet-connected assistive devices.

February 21, 2024

Professor’s journey is one of tenacity, determination and triumph over tragedy

Abbas “Bobby” Quamar's personal and professional story, punctuated by personal challenges and triumphs, not only reflects his own resilience but also embodies his commitment to making a positive impact in the field of rehabilitation.