The Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) is calling for proposals for its bicoastal 2026 conference. Next year’s RESNA conference will be held in collaboration with the Abilities International Accessibility Conference, the new Abilities Expo series designed for seating and wheeled mobility professionals. RESNA will hold its conference at the Long…
RESNA Call for Proposals Open for California, New York Conferences
United Spinal Urges Support for Letter Opposing Including Urological, Ostomy, Tracheostomy Supplies in NCB
The letter, addressed to CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, M.D., is targeting Republican members of Congress.
United Spinal Association is urging stakeholders to ask their members of Congress to sign onto a new letter that opposes the inclusion of urological, ostomy and tracheostomy supplies in Medicare’s proposed competitive bidding program. The letter, led by Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) and Rep. Dan Meuser (R-Pa.) and addressed to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid…
Mobility Management Webinar: When 3D Printing Meets Wheelchair Seating
The Nov. 12 presentation is sponsored by Carbon.
The technology of 3D printing has expanded manufacturing capabilities by scaling mass customization and speeding up the product design and provision process. But how does 3D printing match up to the highly precise needs of wheelchair seating and positioning for clients with complex presentations? And can 3D-printed seating address seating system concerns such as breathability,…
Rehab Medical Named Corporate Partner of the Year by Servants at Work
SAWs is a nonprofit devoted to building accessible ramps for families with disabilities.
Servants at Work (SAWs) has named Rehab Medical its Corporate Partner of the Year, citing the Complex Rehab Technology provider’s support of ramp-building projects for wheelchair riders. “Rehab Medical’s commitment to accessibility and active support of our mission in 2024 have made a powerful, measurable difference for the people we serve,” said SAWs founder Rik…
International Seating Symposium Announces 2026 Virtual Professional Summit Dates
The two-day summit will take place in January and February.
The International Seating Symposium (ISS), hosted by the University of Pittsburgh Rehabilitation Science and Technology Continuing Education, has announced the return of its Virtual Professional Summit (VPS) for 2026. The ISS:VPS will be held on Wed., Jan. 28, and Wed., Feb. 25, next year. “Each day will showcase four educational courses intercut with social discussions…
Researchers: ALS Patients with Diabetes Quicker to Lose Ability to Walk
The study’s authors recommended “early implementation” of walking aids for ALS patients with a history of diabetes.
Patients who had diabetes when diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) were on average quicker to lose their ability to walk compared to ALS patients without diabetes. Japanese researchers published their study — Factors Influencing the Loss of Ambulation in Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Retrospective Cohort Study — in Health Science Reports in…
VGM Hires Angie McClure as SVP of Corporate Accounts
The home medical equipment veteran has become part of the member services organization’s leadership team.
Angie McClure has joined VGM & Associates as its senior vice president of corporate accounts. McClure has held leadership roles in marketing, business development and sales strategy, most recently serving as senior director of marketing at Forbin. She also has worked extensively in the senior living sector and served as senior director of business development…
Heartland Calls for Educational Proposals for 2026 Conference
The event in Waterloo, Iowa, will include educational tracks for Complex Rehab Technology, policy, and billing and compliance.
The Heartland Conference, hosted by VGM & Associates, is calling for speaker proposals for its 2026 event, June 8-10 in Waterloo, Iowa. In its Oct. 15 call for proposals, VGM said it’s looking for experts to speak topics including billing and compliance; business operations; Complex Rehab Technology; leadership and people strategy; respiratory; sales, marketing and…
Sharper Image Debuts DME Equipment for Move with Confidence Division
New line includes bath safety products, a rollator and a rolling walker.
Consumer brand Sharper Image has launched a Move with Confidence division that includes durable medical equipment (DME), including a rolling walker, a cane, a rollator, and a shower chair. “Many mobility aids in the market today focus solely on function without consideration for the user’s confidence and personalization,” the Oct. 14 news announcement said. “Each…
Permobil Americas President Todd Walling: On Innovation, Responsiveness as a ‘Small, Large Company’
Walling, a CRT and Permobil veteran, took over as Permobil Americas president in August.
Todd Walling, the new president of Permobil Americas, had a memorable summer … and fall is off to a fast start, as well. In mid August, Walling was announced as the replacement for Chuck Witkowski, who became CEO of Permobil starting July 1. The process of searching for a new Permobil Americas president started in…