Introduction
By reading this section you will learn what this Guide is for. You will also be shown "templates" designed to direct you to appropriate sections of the Guide if you have specific questions.

Section 1. Overview of Technology Transfer
This section will explain technology transfer, describe the benefits associated with transfer, and briefly point out major trends at the national and international levels.

Section 2. Organizing Rehabilitation Research and Development to Facilitate Technology Transfer
This section will clarify the relationship between transfer activities at the Federal, VA RR & D Center, and project-specific technology levels. It will suggest ways to conceptualize and plan projects to facilitate transfer and it will clarify the r oles of various participants.

Section 3. Decisionmaking and Milestones in Technology Transfer
This section is one that will be useful throughout the course of a project. Not only does it explain terms that you may encounter, such as "intellectual property," but it will explain some of the factors that affect ownership and transferability. T he section will cover a range of matters that have do with judging marketability of a product and selecting an appropriate manufacturer.

Section 4. Promoting the Technology Transfer Productivity of the RR & D Center
This section will tell you how you can help to promote the transfer of products, processes and findings. Specific suggestions are made for helpful activities other than those in the project.

Section 5. Guidelines and Resources for Specific Procedures in Technology Transfer
In this section you will be learn about the procedures to follow relating to disclosure, patent application, licensing, developing a Cooperative R & D Agreement, preparing work statements for contractors, and agreements with universities. It makes c lear that the Transfer Officer plays an important part in each of these activities and should be directly involved in planning and accomplishing the transfer of your product, process or finding.

Glossary of Terms
This glossary is important because it should give you a clear meaning associated with the various terms used in the technology transfer process. pears to be the best route to take.