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CELEBRATE GLOBAL ACCESSIBILITY DAY!


Celebrate Global Accessibility Day with us this week and snag yourself a deeper discount on Abilities Conference tickets for Chicago. Yes, OTs, PTs, ATPs, this one is for you!


Did you know, Abilities Expo has expanded? We now offer a 2-day professional conference for OTs, PTs, ATPs and healthcare providers starting Thursday June 11 through Friday June 12th, collocating with Abilities Expo Chicago next door! This educational conference is suitable for Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Assistive Technology Professionals, manufacturers and resellers. Visiting the conference offers 2 days of learning with plenary panels, keynote sessions and practical hands-on workshops with equipment. There is an opportunity to earn up to 1.0 IACET CEUs approved in Illinois State. Tickets include networking breaks, a boxed lunch and industry mixers in the evening.

Bret Tracy of Atlas Technology lectures a class of willing listeners at Abilities International Accessibility Conference

Speakers and topics include:
Julie Piriano, Jessica Presperin Pedersen, Andrea Van Hook, Michelle Mussman, Lee Ann Hoffman, Tamara Kittelson, Wayne Grau plus many more. Topics that are covered include:

  1. Disability Language: Think Before You Speak
  2. Ethics in Action: When the Going Gets Tough
  3. Facing Change: The Many Facets of Adjustment in CRT
  4. Positioning With Purpose: Sustainable Strategies for 24-Hour Posture Care Management (theory)
  5. Stand up for Function: Why, Who and When
  6. Empowering Play: Current Trends in Adaptive Gaming Devices and Services
  7. Clinical Roles in Adaptive Sports

If you’re working in complex rehab technology and are looking to further your career, upskill you CEUs face to face and learn some practical tools for real life solutions on your doorstep, don’t hesitate to book your ticket today!  It’s accessible, local and saved time and money travelling to conferences further afield. We’ve launched a SPECIAL rate for Global Accessibility Day and tickets are reduced to $319 for a 2 day ticket until May 22nd. Book now, using the promo code: ACCDAY26 via this link https://events.tpni.com/Attendee/Default.aspx?C=70003574&M=30011823&Mode=HTML&sc=ACCDAY26


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