The International Seating Symposium (ISS) has opened its call for abstracts for the 2027 conference taking place March 31-April 2 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh. Pre-ISS workshops take place March 30. In its July 22 announcement, the ISS said the deadline for paper presentations (15 minutes), short course presentations (30 minutes)…
ISS 2027 Opens Call for Abstracts
Briefly: Abilities Conferences Wrap, CSMC Preps for 40th Anniversary
Featuring the Abilities International Accessibility Conference and the Canadian Seating & Mobility Conference.
Abilities International Accessibility Conference Wraps for 2026, Announces 2027 Dates The inaugural round of Abilities International Accessibility conferences is done, with the final 2026 event wrapping up on June 12 in Schaumburg, Illinois. The professional conference series — whose educational partners included the University of Pittsburgh, the Clinician Task Force, the Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive…
Manual Wheelchair Skills Courses Now Available for Clients, Caregivers, Professionals
The free courses focus on teaching skills to maximize independence in a range of scenarios.
Moving efficiently through a less-than-accessible world requires more than just an optimally fit wheelchair. Wheelchair riders also need the skills to use their mobility devices in a number of situations, from curbs to ramps, small spaces and thresholds. The latest series added to the Wheelchair Skills Program is a free-to-learn collection of self-directed, web-based manual…
Commentary: How RISE Could Impact CRT’s Next Generation of Clinicians
We need more occupational and physical therapists, not fewer.
It is no secret that the Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) industry is an aging one, professionally speaking. In May 2019, I quoted the University of Pittsburgh’s Mark Schmeler, Ph.D., OTR/L, ATP, who said the average age of an industry Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) — which includes clinicians — was 52. The age of the average…
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…
Rehab Medical Launches RISE Initiative for Employee Development, Growth
The new program goes well beyond traditional employment benefits, the national provider said.
Rehab Medical has launched RISE, an employee-focused personal and professional development program. “This unified approach to employee success is built around six key pillars: mental, physical and financial health; skill building; career growth; and leadership,” the national provider said in a Sept. 16 press release. “These pillars are designed to support employees in their pursuit…
CRT Awareness Week Scheduled for Aug. 18
Each day will highlight a different group of Complex Rehab Technology stakeholders.
Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) Awareness Week — a time when stakeholders share their experiences with seating and wheeled mobility interventions — has been set for the week of Aug. 18. “We need to have everyone — consumers, manufacturers, suppliers, caregivers, clinicians and advocacy groups — participate and get the word out about CRT and the…
Numotion ALLY Program Launched to Support Catheter Users of All Ages
The “inclusive and empowering initiative” offers resources, education and a community of peers.
Numotion Medical Supply has launched a program specifically designed to educate and support catheter users and their families. The new ALLY program is “an inclusive and empowering initiative designed to support individuals who use catheters in managing their bladder health,” the provider said in an Aug. 5 press release. “Whether navigating a new diagnosis or…
Medtrade Calls for Educational Presentations for 2026 Event
The conference is scheduled for March 2-4 in Phoenix.
Medtrade is calling for proposals for educational presentations for its 2026 conference in Phoenix. The conference team is seeking presentations on audits and compliance; Complex Rehab Technology and mobility; legislative, regulatory and legal; managed care; business operations; sales and marketing, and technology and innovation. Medtrade is also calling for presentations on new product categories, including…
Briefly: NCART Launches Instagram Account; Miller’s to Host Mobility Conference in May
Featuring the National Coalition for Assistive & Rehab Technology and Miller’s Rental and Sales.
NCART Introduces Instagram Page The National Coalition for Assistive & Rehab Technology (NCART) now has an Instagram account. NCART Executive Director Wayne Grau introduced the organization’s Instagram page with his first post on April 4. Grau said the new account is meant to keep industry professionals and consumers of CRT informed about NCART’s work to…