This year’s program promises to offer an exciting and interesting variety of topics for all of us who work in the area of assistive technology. The Conference program consists of educational workshops, paper and poster presentations as well as keynote speaker. Our theme this year is Engage; and the Conference incorporates international speakers, issues and ideas to compliment the theme.
Networking and fun are always a huge part of our Conference and this year will be no exception. Our exhibitor and sponsor lists grow each year and we encourage you to take full advantage of the networking and informational opportunities in the Exhibit Hall.
See the latest product updates, get informed about services available, connect with new and old acquaintances and expand your knowledge of the field in which we all work.
Day: TuesdayThe most effective leaders in society are those rare individuals who can inspire their audience with a passion that can only come from personal experience. As the President and CEO of an extremely successful multimedia company, Joe Roberts has faced and overcome key business challenges, which confront every modern organization.
Joe's business solutions have made millions of dollars for his clients, across a variety of business sectors. It is from this experience that Joe draws when addressing Fortune 500 companies, boards of trade and professional associates internationally.
Joe is a college graduate with two business diplomas from Loyalist College in Ontario, where he won the coveted Laurie H. Cameron Memorial Award for academic excellence. After which he began his professional career making cold-calls in the gritty world of photocopier sales. He quickly found himself promoted into a leadership and management position with a major audio-visual company.
With a track record of proven business success, Joe formed his own multimedia company, Mindware. In less than four years, he led his company to a phenomenal 800% increase in business, and made his first million before he was 35.
What is most amazing about this young man however is that in 1989 he was living on the streets of Vancouver as a homeless skid row derelict. Through perseverance, determination and his resilient human spirit, Joe pulled himself out of the darkness and despair, to become a highly respected business and community leader of today.
Drawing on the tremendous courage and determination necessary for his dramatic personal transformation, Joe now uses his amazing story, insightful humor and solid business experience to inspire individuals and organizations to achieve their own remarkable goals!
* Platinum *
Click to Visit http://www.pridemobility.com
* Platinum *
Click to Visit http://www.pridemobility.com/quantum/
* Platinum *
Click to Visit http://www.ottobock.com
Click to Visit http://www.vgmcanada.com
* Silver *
Click to Visit http://www.motionconcepts.com
* Gold *
Click to Visit http://www.sunrisemedical.ca
* Silver *
Click to Visit http://www.hpurehab.com
* Silver *
Click to Visit http://www.motionspecialties.com
* Pre-Con *
Click to Visit http://www.dynamichcs.com
* Pre-Con *
Click to Visit http://www.handicare.com
* Pre-Con *
Click to Visit http://www.motioncomposites.com/Accueil/tabid/36/language/en-CA/Default.aspx
Monday, May 06 |
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| 8:45am – 9:30am | Morning Pre-Conference Exhibitor Seminar Registration |
| 9:30am – 12:30pm | Morning Pre-Conference Seminars |
| 12:00pm – 1:30pm | Lunch Break |
| 12:45pm – 1:30pm | Afternoon Pre-Conference Seminar Registration |
| 1:30pm – 4:30pm | Afternoon Pre-Conference Seminars |
| 4:30pm – 6:30pm | Manufacturers' Madness (Dealers Only) |
Tuesday, May 07 |
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| 7:30am – 5:00pm | Registration Desk Open |
| 8:00am – 8:45am | Exhibit Hall Opens |
| 8:45am – 10:00am | Opening Remarks & Keynote Address – Exhibit Hall Closed |
| 10:00am – 10:30am | Break – Exhibit Hall Re-Opens |
| 10:00am | Full Day Virtual Therapy Course Starts |
| 10:30am – 11:30am | Workshop Block A1 |
| 11:00am – 12:00pm | Workshop Block A2 |
| 12:00pm – 1:30pm | Lunch in Exhibit Hall |
| 1:30pm – 3:00pm | Workshop Block B1 |
| 2:00pm – 3:30pm | Workshop Block B2 |
| 3:00pm – 4:000pm | Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 3:30pm – 5:00pm | Workshop Block C |
| 5:00pm | Exhibit Hall Closes |
| 6:30pm – 12:00am | Social Event – Doubletree Hilton Hotel |
Wednesday, May 08 |
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| 8:00am – 3:30pm | Registration Desk & Exhibit Hall Opens |
| 8:30am – 10:00am | Workshop Block D1 |
| 9:00am – 10:30am | Workshop Block D2 |
| 10:00am – 10:30am | Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:30am – 12:00pm | Paper Presentations & Case Study Presentations |
| 10:30am – 12:00pm | New Product Walk in Exhibit Hall |
| 12:00pm – 1:30pm | Lunch in Cohen |
| 1:45pm – 3:15pm | Workshop Block E |
| 2:00pm | Exhibit Hall Closes / Exhibitor Teardown |
| 3:15pm – 3:30pm | Break |
| 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Workshop Block F |
Standard 2-day rate is $299 with a special rate of $149 for Clinicians and Students. |
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2013 Clinician Registration Fees Must be a clinician (OT, PT, OTA, PTA, nurse) not employed by a vendor, distributor or manufacturer. |
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All Conference fees are in Canadian Dollars |
By April 15, 2013 |
After April 15, 2013 |
| Conference Registration (Tuesday and/or Wednesday) | $149.00 |
$199.00 |
| Conference Registration (Tuesday) Full Day Course * | $149.00 |
$199.00 |
| 1 Pre-Conference Exhibitor Seminar | $105.00 |
$130.00 |
| 2 Pre-Conference Exhibitor Seminars | $175.00 |
$200.00 |
| Conference Registration (Tueday and Wednesday) with Full Day Course * | $198.00 |
$249.00 |
| 1 Pre-Conference Exhibitor Seminar + 1 or 2 day Registration | $204.00 |
$229.00 |
| 2 Pre-Conference Exhibitor Seminars + 1 or 2 day Registration | $274.00 |
$299.00 |
| 1 Pre-Conference Exhibitor Seminar + 1 or 2 day Registration with Full Day Course * | $303.00 |
$353.00 |
| 2 Pre-Conference Exhibitor Seminars + 1 or 2 day Registration with Full Day Course * | $373.00 |
$398.00 |
| Tuesday Evening Social Event | $50.00 |
$50.00 |
2013 Standard Registration Fees |
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All Conference fees are in Canadian Dollars |
By April 15, 2013 |
After April 15, 2013 |
| 1 Pre-Conference Exhibitor Seminar | $105.00 |
$130.00 |
| 2 Pre-Conference Exhibitor Seminars | $175.00 |
$200.00 |
| Conference Registration (Tuesday and/or Wednesday) | $299.00 |
$324.00 |
| 1 Pre-Conference Exhibitor Seminar + 1 or 2 day Registration | $404.00 |
$429.00 |
| 2 Pre-Conference Exhibitor Seminars + 1 or 2 day Registration | $474.00 |
$499.00 |
| Tuesday Evening Social Event | $50.00 |
$50.00 |
The Canadian Seating & Mobility Conference is an unparalleled forum where therapists, rehabilitation technologists, equipment suppliers and manufacturers come together to share information and network with colleagues in the field of assistive technologies. We are pleased to be able to offer to you this opportunity to strategically position your organization as a leader in the rapidly changing assistive technologies marketplace by reserving your booth space today. In the past few years, we have expanded our focus beyond seating and mobility to include related areas of assistive technology such as vehicle conversions, beds, specialty support surfaces and electronic aids to daily living.
The 2013 Canadian Seating & Mobility Conference marks our 28th Anniversary and will be held May 6, 7 & 8, 2013, at the Toronto Congress Centre. We hope your organization will be able to join us in making it a roaring success. At our recent Conference, more than 900 registrants were in attendance with 100 exhibitors demonstrating the latest in products and services. It is evident from these numbers that the CSMC will afford you the best possible exposure to an audience uniquely focused on seating, mobility and related assistive technologies. Don't miss this most useful marketing and educational opportunity.
Alan BoydSteve CrannaJanice DundasDavid HardingJudy RowleyKim Keery – Conference AssistantStefanie LaurenceKelly Parker– Conference AssistantTheresa Risi – Conference CoordinatorDiane TaitAddress: 14 Waterbridge Court Kitchener, Ontario N2P 2A7Phone: 519.208.0190Fax: 519.208.0191
