As the final 2024 stop on the national Abilities Expo tour approaches — Dec. 6-8 in Dallas — the consumer show series has released its 2025 schedule of dates and venues. The 2025 schedule kicks off at the Los Angeles Convention Center on March 7-9. That event is followed by the New York Metro Abilities…
Abilities Expo Announces 2025 Dates, Venues
RESNA to Host 2025 Conference Information Webinar on Nov. 15
RESNA’s event will be part of RehabWeek Chicago next year.
The Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) is holding its 2025 conference as part of RehabWeek Chicago — and on Nov. 15, RESNA will host a webinar to share details about the event. RehabWeek Chicago comprises eight rehabilitation and assistive technology societies “that will come together to foster cross-disciplinary communication and…
VGM Calls for 2025 Heartland Conference Papers
VGM Heartland is scheduled for June 9-11 in Waterloo, Iowa.
VGM & Associates is now accepting proposals from industry members for educational presentations at the VGM Heartland Conference in 2025. In an Oct. 17 announcement, VGM said it’s seeking expert presenters on a range of topics of importance to home medical equipment (HME) and Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) providers. “New this year are revamped education…
Briefly: Medtrade Early-Bird Registration Opens; Axiom Custom Back Adds Cube Cut Foam Option
Featuring Medtrade and Ki Mobility.
Medtrade 2025 Early-Bird Registration Pricing Begins Medtrade has opened registration for its 2025 conference, with early-bird “Insider” pricing now in effect through Oct. 26. Insider rates are $49 for an expo pass and $199 for a conference pass, which includes educational sessions and access to the expo. Medtrade indicated in an Oct. 4 bulletin that…
RESNA to Host CEU Universal Design Webinar on Oct. 17
The 2024 Colin McLaurin Distinguished Lecture will feature Edward Steinfeld, Arch D, FAIA.
The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) will host its 2024 Colin McLaurin Distinguished Lecture on Oct. 17 at the University of Buffalo. In an Oct. 8 bulletin, RESNA said that each year, the association “recognizes a scholar and leader who has made substantial and innovative contributions to the field of…
RESNA Calls for Session Abstracts for 2025 Conference
Next year’s event will be part of RehabWeek in Chicago.
The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) is calling for session abstracts for its 2025 conference, May 12-16 in Chicago. In a Sept. 30 bulletin, RESNA said it is currently accepting proposals for 30-minute buzz sessions and 60-minute general sessions. Buzz sessions were described as 30-minute presentations “devoted to one hot…
Briefly: Ki Mobility Expands Color Choices; ISS 2025 Calls for Abstracts
Featuring Ki Mobility and the International Seating Symposium.
Ki Mobility Updates Color Options for Manual Wheelchairs Ki Mobility has “refreshed” its series of color options for its manual wheelchairs. In a July 15 announcement, Ki Mobility described the new colors as “ultra-durable,” diverse and sophisticated “to suit all tastes.” For a limited time, the manufacturer is offering to add an optional accent color…
2025 International Seating Symposium Calls for Abstracts
The ISS will take place March 20-22, with pre-ISS workshops on March 18-19.
The 2025 International Seating Symposium (ISS) call for papers has begun. In a July 10 bulletin, the ISS team announced the opening of the abstract submission period. “This is your opportunity to present your hard work to thousands of attendees at the world’s largest academic conference on wheelchair seating, mobility, and associated assistive technologies,” the…
ISS Opens 2025 Exhibitor Registration, Releases Schedule
Call for abstracts and attendee registration will open soon.
The University of Pittsburgh has announced the schedule for the 2025 International Seating Symposium (ISS) and has opened registration for exhibitors. In a May 14 bulletin, Mark R. Schmeler, Ph.D., OTR/L, ATP, and Rachel M. Hibbs, DPT, ATP, NCS, said expo hall registration had begun “to exhibit at the world’s largest academic conference on wheelchair…
ISS:VPS Day 2 Planned for March 6
Virtual International Seating Symposium courses will include panels on wheelchair repair and inpatient/outpatient AT provision.
The University of Pittsburgh’s International Seating Symposium (ISS) team is gearing up for the second of its two-day Virtual Professional Summit (VPS), planned for Wed., March 6. The first day of the VPS was Feb. 7, but seating professionals registering now can view that day’s educational sessions on demand. Registration is open for the March…