Tamara Kittelson to Become Executive Director of Clinician Task Force Tamara Kittelson, MS, OTR/L, ATP/SMS, will become executive director of the Clinician Task Force (CTF) in January. Current CTF Executive Director Cara E. Masselink, Ph.D., OTRL, ATP, HPCS, made the official announcement in a Dec. 10 bulletin, saying, “Tamara is an occupational therapist, RESNA-certified ATP/SMS,…
Briefly: Clinician Task Force Announces Incoming Executive Director; UHN to Start Neuralink Procedures
Lois Brown to Lead LUCI’s Canadian Launch
Industry veteran will relocate to Toronto to support LUCI’s national sales, educational campaigns.
Industry veteran Lois Brown, MPT, ATP/SMS, CRTS, has joined LUCI to lead the company’s upcoming commercial introduction in Canada. In a press release, LUCI — manufacturer of smart power wheelchair technology — said Brown would “lead LUCI’s market expansion into Canada, wearing multiple hats that will span national sales, education, and customer satisfaction. Lois will…
Clinician Brenlee Mogul-Rotman Named VGM’s Canadian HME Woman of the Year
The announcement was made at this week’s Canadian Seating & Mobility Conference in Toronto.
VGM Canada has named Brenlee Mogul-Rotman, B.Sc., OT, OT Reg. (Ont), ATP/SMS, its 2024 Canadian HME [home medical equipment] Woman of the Year. The award winner was announced at the Canadian Seating & Mobility Conference this week in Toronto. In a Sept. 10 news announcement, VGM Canada noted that Mogul-Rotman, a long-time occupational therapist, is…
VGM Canada Announces Finalists for 2024 Canadian HME Woman of the Year
The award winner will be announced at next week’s Canadian Seating & Mobility Conference.
VGM Canada has named its three finalists for the 2024 Canadian HME (home medical equipment) Woman of the Year award. In an Aug. 29 news release, VGM Canada congratulated finalists Stacey Burnett, regional manager, Motion (formerly Motion Specialties); Brenlee Mogul-Rotman, BSc, OT, OT Reg.(Ont.), ATP/SMS, national clinical and technical education manager, Permobil; and Tammy McDowell,…
Commentary: All Attention on the Paris Paralympics
Murderball! Wheelchair fencing! Get ready to cheer on your favorite elite athletes.
With the Paris Olympics officially in the record books as of Aug. 11, it’s time to gear up for the Paris Paralympics. Popcorn? Check. Favorite fizzy beverages? Check. Viewing guide? Sports rosters? Understanding the athlete classification system? Read on for what you need to know about the Paralympic Games, Aug. 28-Sept. 8. A Paralympics primer…
VGM Canada Opens HME Woman of the Year Nominations
The winner will be announced at September’s Canadian Seating & Mobility Conference.
VGM Canada is now accepting nominations for the 2024 HME Woman of the Year. In a May 29 announcement, VGM Canada said the awards program is “open to all women who work in the HME [home medical equipment] or mobility industry in Canada. Nominators are encouraged to provide examples of how the nominee has made…
Briefly: Health Canada Could Reconsider Masitinib; RESNA Goes Gaming
Featuring Health Canada, AB Science, and the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America.
Health Canada Could Reconsider Add-On ALS Treatment Health Canada will allow AB Science to ask for reconsideration for masitinib, a treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In an April 3 announcement, AB Science said the reconsideration process “will re-examine, with new assessors, the decision based on information that was included in the original submission.” Health…
VGM Canada Hires Dominique Sedlezky
Sedlezky begins at her new post on May 1.
VGM Canada is welcoming a new associate director of supplier and member relations. In an April 8 news announcement, VGM Group Services Ltd. said it had hired industry veteran Dominique Sedlezky, who will be starting May 1. In her new position, Sedlezky “will become an additional contact for current and prospective suppliers and members to…
Motion Rehab Expos Begin in April
The day-long educational events are free to attend.
Motion’s 2024 Rehab Expo educational series begins this month with an event in Lethbridge, Alberta, on April 16. The Canadian Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) and durable medical equipment provider describes its one-day Rehab Expos as “a complimentary full-day education and networking event with presentations by leading health-care professionals and equipment suppliers.” The CEU events also…
Canadian Government to Launch National Air Accessibility Summit in May
Wheelchair riders have been vocal about airlines severely damaging their wheelchairs and seating.
Canada’s federal government plans to host its first National Air Accessibility Summit in May in Ottawa. A March 18 news announcement said the summit will be cohosted by Pablo Rodriguez, the Canadian Minister of Transport, and Kamal Khera, the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities. “The government of Canada continues to work towards…