Presented By: Kathryn Fisher, B.Sc. (OT), Reg. (Ont.): Shoppers Home Health Care
| Kathryn Fisher, B.Sc. (OT), Reg. (Ont.) | With a background in Occupational Therapy Kathy works with a variety of age and diagnostic groups supplying primarily seating and mobility equipment. Kathy woks as a clinical educator and seating and mobility specialist. |
Presented By: John Vincent, Representative: Nomad East Distribution
Presented By: Christie Beldom, OTR/L, ATP: Thames Valley Children's Centre
| Christie Beldom, OTR/L, ATP | Christie Beldom has been a physiotherapist at Thames Valley Children’s Centre in London, Ontario since 2007, working with children in both acute care and seating and mobility. She is currently the vice-chair of the Southwestern Ontario Invacare Seating and Mobility Rounds. |
Presented By: Ian Denison, Occupational Therapist : GF Strong Rehab Centre
| Ian Denison, Occupational Therapist | Ian Denison has worked as a physiotherapist and equipment specialist at GF Strong since 1980. He is a regular presenter at International conferences in the UK, US and Canada on various aspects of mobility. |
Presented By: Sheila Buck, Rehab Clinical Education Specialist: Therapy NOW! Inc
| Sheila Buck, Rehab Clinical Education Specialist | Sheila is an Occupational Therapist from Ontario and has been actively working in the field of seating and mobility for over 20 years. Sheila provides consultation, assessment and treatment in the area of seating & mobility, accessibility, and ergonomics, through her company Therapy NOW. Sheila has spoken extensively across Canada, the US and Ireland on seating and mobility issues. Sheila has authored, “More Than 4 Wheels: Applying Clinical Practice to Seating, Mobility and Assistive technology”, a practical guide to seating and mobility for dealers, manufacturers and therapists interested in the field of assistive technology. |
Presented By: Helen Teagle, Rehab Clinical Education Specialist: Niagara Mobility Home Health Care
| Helen Teagle, Rehab Clinical Education Specialist | Helen has been an Occupational Therapist for over 20 years and has specialized in seating & mobility and power mobility for the past 10 years. She is the President of Niagara Mobility Home Health Care and uses her OT skills as a vendor working in the community, bringing complex seating solutions into the home. |
Presented By: Amy Morgan, Physiotherapist: Permobil, Inc.
| Amy Morgan, Physiotherapist | Amy has been involved in wheelchair seating since beginning her career. Amy worked for Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in the past where she was involved in both outpatient and inpatient settings. She has presented lectures both nationally and internationally. Amy is currently the Pediatric and Standing Specialist for Permobil, Inc. and is an active member of RESNA and APTA (Pediatrics and Neurology Section Member). |
Presented By: Amy Morgan, OT Reg. (Ont.): Permobil, Inc.
| Amy Morgan, OT Reg. (Ont.) | Amy has been involved in wheelchair seating since beginning her career. Amy worked for Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in the past where she was involved in both outpatient and inpatient settings. She has presented lectures both nationally and internationally. Amy is currently the Pediatric and Standing Specialist for Permobil, Inc. and is an active member of RESNA and APTA (Pediatrics and Neurology Section Member). |
Presented By: Brenlee Mogul-Rotman, OT: Toward Independence
| Brenlee Mogul-Rotman, OT | Brenlee is an occupational therapist and ATP who owns a private practice in the Toronto area. She provides assessment and treatment to a variety of client populations, most specifically brain injured and spinal cord injured clients. Brenlee has a special interest in the area of seating and mobility and is involved with manufacturers and vendors with product development, clinical trials and product application. Brenlee is a well known presenter and has presented internationally on various topics related to seating and mobility. Brenlee is a member of the Professional Standards Board of RESNA. |
Presented By: Cathy O'Leary, Clinical Education Specialist: Toronto District School Board
| Cathy O'Leary, Clinical Education Specialist | Cathy O'Leary is an occupational therapist currently working at the TDSB. She has worked for over 15 years with children, their families and schools to support the child's development in their work, rest or play. Currently she is also the therapist consulting at Ontario Foundation for Visually Impaired Children, Inc in their nursery school. |
Presented By: Carolyn Kelly, PT, ATP: Capital District Health Authority
| Carolyn Kelly, PT, ATP | Carolyn Kelly BSc OT, is an occupational therapist who has vast experience in the area of Seating and Mobility. She works as a clinician in the Specialty Seating and Mobility Service at the Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Centre working with complex clients throughout the province. She provides education on seating and mobility and pressure management within Canada and abroad. Her international interests have allowed her to travel to Jordan and Peru gaining invaluable experiences and providing training and support to wheelchair users, families and clinicians. |
Presented By: Cher Smith, Physical Therapist: Capital District Health Authority
| Cher Smith, Physical Therapist | Cher Smith BSc OT, MSc is an occupational therapist who is a member of the Dalhousie University Wheelchair Research Team and acts as the Seating and Mobility Coordinator at the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She is also an adjunct professor in the School of Occupational Therapy at Dalhousie University. She has been working as an OT in research, clinical and educational work for the past 15 years. In 2002, Cher was awarded the Mundy Award by the Canadian Adaptive Seating and Mobility Association. She has presented to local and international audiences. |
Presented By: Delia Freney, B.Sc. (OT), ATP: Kaiser Permanente
| Delia Freney, B.Sc. (OT), ATP | Dee Dee has been an Occupational Therapist for 30 years in the San Francisco Bay area, California. She presently works in a Kaiser Permanente as an Occupational Therapy Clinical Specialist in the Durable Medical Equipment Dept. conducting and participating in Seating & Mobility clinics that includes such specialties as Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy, MS, MD, ALS and a variety of neurological and orthopedic diagnoses. Dee Dee is also is a private consultant, develops clinical case studies featuring seating and mobility products and provides clinical and educational presentations. Dee Dee has been a team member for UCP Wheels for Humanity and Eleanore's Project providing wheelchairs to developing countries. |
Presented By: Laura Titus OT Reg.(Ont.), Occupational Therapist: SJHC - Parkwood Hospital London ON
| Laura Titus OT Reg.(Ont.), Occupational Therapist | Laura Titus is an Occupational Therapist on the Wheelchair and Seating Program at St. Joseph’s Health Care London, Ontario at the Parkwood Hospital site. She has over 20years of clinical experience in hospital and community settings, in the area of wheelchairs and seating. She is currently pursuing her PhD at the University of Western Ontario with a focus on power positioning technology and pressure management. |
Presented By: Lauren Rosen, Accessible Home Improvement of America: St Joseph's Children's Hospital
| Lauren Rosen, Accessible Home Improvement of America | Lauren Rosen is a Physical Therapist and an Assistive Technology Provider at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital in Tampa, Florida. She is the Program Coordinator for the Motion Analysis Center, a three-dimensional motion analysis lab. Additionally, she runs a pediatric and adult seating and positioning clinic. She has been active in DME prescription for the past 15 years. She has lectured and written articles on wheelchairs, seating and positioning, and standing. She is the Chair of the Wheeled Mobility and Seating Special Interest Group of RESNA. |
Presented By: Lois Brown, MPT, ATP/SMS, OT: Invacare US
| Lois Brown, MPT, ATP/SMS, OT | Lois Brown, MPT, ATP/SMS is a physical therapist with 19 years experience, and the Rehab Clinical Education Specialist for Invacare. Her professional experience includes adult and adolescent rehab and wheeled seating and mobility in several wheelchair clinics in Philadelphia, PA. Lois also has extensive experience in working with clients with Brain Injuries, other Neuromuscular Diseases, Developmental Disabilities and Pressure Management. Lois has presented in national and international conferences on Wheeled Seating and Mobility and Assistive Technology, including the International Seating Symposium, European Seating Symposium, and RESNA conference. Lois has been published in a variety of Rehab Publications and is considered an expert in her field. |
Presented By: Lois Brown, MPT, ATP/SMS, OT: Invacare US
| Lois Brown, MPT, ATP/SMS, OT | Lois Brown, MPT, ATP/SMS is a physical therapist with 19 years experience, and the Rehab Clinical Education Specialist for Invacare. Her professional experience includes adult and adolescent rehab and wheeled seating and mobility in several wheelchair clinics in Philadelphia, PA. Lois also has extensive experience in working with clients with Brain Injuries, other Neuromuscular Diseases, Developmental Disabilities and Pressure Management. Lois has presented in national and international conferences on Wheeled Seating and Mobility and Assistive Technology, including the International Seating Symposium, European Seating Symposium, and RESNA conference. Lois has been published in a variety of Rehab Publications and is considered an expert in her field. |
Presented By: Maria Susini, OT: Grandveiw Children's Centre
| Maria Susini, OT | Maria has a M.Sc. from the Univ. of Indianapolis. She comes with over 19 years experience working in pediatrics and as an ADP authorizer for most of that time. |
Presented By: Sheilagh Sherman, H.B.Sc.Kin, M.Sc.OT, OT Reg. (Ont): Sunrise Medical
| Sheilagh Sherman, H.B.Sc.Kin, M.Sc.OT, OT Reg. (Ont) | As the Clinical Rehab Product Consultant for Sunrise Medical Canada, Sheilagh Sherman is a clinical resource and an educator for therapists involved in seating and mobility. She is an occupational therapist with over 17 years of experience gained from working in a variety of settings, including in-patient neurological rehabilitation, complex continuing care, and community rehabilitation. Since joining Sunrise Medical in 2010, Sheilagh has led numerous seminars, workshops and in-services in Canada. |
Presented By: Stefanie Laurence, OT: Motion Specialties
| Stefanie Laurence, OT | Coming Soon |
Presented By: Stephanie Tanguay, OTR/L, ATP, OT, ATP: Motion Concepts
| Stephanie Tanguay, OTR/L, ATP, OT, ATP | Stephanie Tanguay has been an Occupational Therapist for twenty-three years with six years experience on a model spinal cord injury unit and six years in a seating & mobility clinic. She also worked as a Rehabilitation Technology Supplier for seven years as a provider of specialty seating and mobility devices. She has presented on numerous occasions at the International Seating Symposium, RESNA and the Canadian Seating & Mobility Conference and was a speaker at the 2009 European Seating Symposium in Dublin. Stephanie has been the Clinical Education Specialist for Motion Concepts since 2006, providing education seminars and product in-services throughout the U.S. |
Presented By: Thomas Hetzel, Occupational therapist: Ride Designs
| Thomas Hetzel, Occupational therapist | Tom Hetzel, PT, ATP has been involved in virtually all levels of the seating and mobility industry for over 20 years. He supports clinical practice at the Aspen Seating clinic, and education and product design at Ride Designs. PT graduate of Ohio State University; ATP since 1996; Clinical Practice from 1989 –1992; product and education manager for Jay Medical 1992 – 1996; Clinical consultant in private practice specific to seating and mobility 1996 – 2000; Owner/operator of Aspen Seating and Ride Designs 2000 – present. |
Presented By: W. Darren Hammond, MPT, CWS, Occupational therapist: The ROHO Group
| W. Darren Hammond, MPT, CWS, Occupational therapist | W. Darren Hammond, MPT, CWS, has held clinical positions and faculty appointments over the country for the past eighteen years. In addition to wound care, Darren’s focus of treatment has been in the rehabilitation of individuals with spinal cord injuries. Throughout his career, Darren has had extensive experience with seating and positioning, chronic wound management, pressure mapping and cushion and wheelchair prescription. He is currently the Senior Director of The ROHO Institute for Continuing Education and Research at The ROHO Group Inc. where he lectures nationally and internationally on the subjects of chronic wound healing, pressure imaging and seating and positioning options. |
Presented By: W. Darren Hammond, MPT, CWS, O.T. Reg. (Ont.): Physical Therapist, Certified Wound Specialist
| W. Darren Hammond, MPT, CWS, O.T. Reg. (Ont.) | W. Darren Hammond, MPT, CWS, has held clinical positions and faculty appointments over the country for the past eighteen years. In addition to wound care, Darren’s focus of treatment has been in the rehabilitation of individuals with spinal cord injuries. Throughout his career, Darren has had extensive experience with seating and positioning, chronic wound management, pressure mapping and cushion and wheelchair prescription. He is currently the Senior Director of The ROHO Institute for Continuing Education and Research at The ROHO Group Inc. where he lectures nationally and internationally on the subjects of chronic wound healing, pressure imaging and seating and positioning options. |
Presented By: Jerry Keiderling, Physiotherapist: CEAC, President AHIA
| Jerry Keiderling, Physiotherapist | An associate and a member of the management team for The VGM Group, since 1996. Responsibilities include the development and enhancement of a nationwide membership organization for high-end rehabilitation providers. Recently appointed President of VGMs’ newest division, Accessible Home Improvement of America, promoting home modifications and accessibility solutions for those wishing to live independently in their own homes. An active member of the following rehab service organizations: RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineers Society of North America) AAH, CRMC (American Association of Homecare, Complex Rehab and Mobility Council) NRRTS (National Registry of Rehabilitation Technology Suppliers) CEAC (Certified Environmental Access Consultant) |
Presented By: Jill Sparacio, OTR/L, ATP, ABDA, Medigas: Sparacio Consulting Services
| Jill Sparacio, OTR/L, ATP, ABDA, Medigas | Coming Soon |
Presented By: Jill Sparacio, OTR/L, ATP, ABDA, Medigas-A Praxair Company: Sparacio Consulting Services
| Jill Sparacio, OTR/L, ATP, ABDA, Medigas-A Praxair Company | Coming Soon |
Presented By: Jill Sparacio, OTR/L, ATP, ABDA, Nomad East Distribution: Sparacio Consulting Services
| Jill Sparacio, OTR/L, ATP, ABDA, Nomad East Distribution | Coming Soon |
Presented By: Audrey Poei : Motion Specialties
| Audrey Poei | Audrey Poei is a Clinical Education Coordinator with Motion Specialties where her role is to provide education to various long term care, retirement and home care settings across Ontario. Her focus is to provide the healthcare worker and caregiver with education that drives quality care for themselves and their clients. |
Presented By: Brenlee Mogul-Rotman : Toward Independence
| Brenlee Mogul-Rotman, OT | Brenlee is an occupational therapist and ATP who owns a private practice in the Toronto area. She provides assessment and treatment to a variety of client populations, most specifically brain injured and spinal cord injured clients. Brenlee has a special interest in the area of seating and mobility and is involved with manufacturers and vendors with product development, clinical trials and product application. Brenlee is a well known presenter and has presented internationally on various topics related to seating and mobility. Brenlee is a member of the Professional Standards Board of RESNA. |
Presented By: Cheryl Sheffield : G F Strong Rehab Centre
| Cheryl Sheffield | Cheryl is an Occupational Therapist with the Seating Service at G F Strong Rehab Centre. She has worked in the area of seating and mobility for over 15 years. Over the years she has had the opportunity to work with Para Olympic athletes and recreational athletes to help them set up their seating and mobility systems. |
Presented By: Élise Jobin : Constance Lethbridge Rehabilitation Center
| Élise Jobin | Élise Jobin is an occupational therapist who has been in practice since 1998. She has worked in the Technical Aids department of the Constance Lethbridge Rehabilitation Centre since 2001 as an occupational therapist and as a clinical coordinator. Her field of expertise is in the prescription of mobility aids and positioning devices, especially with a geriatric population. She is a guest lecturer at McGill University. After ten years working in wheelchair prescription, she has developed a special interest in dealing with the positioning issues. Élise also holds a masters degree in health law. |
Presented By: Élise Jobin : Constance Lethbridge Rehabilitation Center
| Élise Jobin | Élise Jobin is an occupational therapist who has been in practice since 1998. She has worked in the Technical Aids department of the Constance Lethbridge Rehabilitation Centre since 2001 as an occupational therapist and as a clinical coordinator. Her field of expertise is in the prescription of mobility aids and positioning devices, especially with a geriatric population. She is a guest lecturer at McGill University. After ten years working in wheelchair prescription, she has developed a special interest in dealing with the positioning issues. Élise also holds a masters degree in health law. |
Presented By: Linda S. Petty : Accessibility Services, Univ. of Toronto Scarborough
| Linda S. Petty | Linda Petty has been working in accommodating disabilities through equipment and technology for over 20 years. She has a certificate in High Technology Vision Aids from Mohawk College, and coordinated the Vision Technology Service at the Univ. of Toronto for over 10 years. She has experience with working with people of all ages who have low vision and blindness. |
Presented By: Trudy Langedoen : University Health Network
| Trudy Langedoen | Trudy Langendoen (PTA) has worked at the University Health Network for more than 10 years .She works in the Krembil Neurosciences program which includes Neurology, Neurosurgery, as well as the Intensive Care Unit, the Neuro Critical Care Unit and the new Neuro Vascular Unit. Trudy is also the liaison person for OTA and PTA student placements at the Toronto Western Hospital part of the University Health Network. She is a graduated from Humber College. Trudy and Candy have just completed a research project entitled; “The Post-Professional Education Needs of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists Assistants in Ontario”. |
Presented By: Ian Denison : GF Strong Rehab Centre
| Ian Denison | Ian Denison has worked as a physiotherapist and equipment specialist at GF Strong since 1980. He is a regular presenter at International conferences in the UK, US and Canada on various aspects of mobility. |
Presented By: Ron Downey, B. KIN: Medigas-A Praxair Company
| Ron Downey, B. KIN | Ron Downey, is the Territory Manager in Home Medical Equipment (H.M.E.) for Medigas in Peterborough, Ontario. Medigas is a leader in home oxygen, respiratory therapy and medical equipment services. Ron’s responsibility is sales and education in Rehabilitative products to the client, referrals sources, long term care and retirement homes. |
Presented By: Ron Downey, B. KIN.: Medigas-A Praxair Company
| Ron Downey, B. KIN. | Ron Downey, is the Territory Manager in Home Medical Equipment (H.M.E.) for Medigas in Peterborough, Ontario. Medigas is a leader in home oxygen, respiratory therapy and medical equipment services. Ron’s responsibility is sales and education in Rehabilitative products to the client, referrals sources, long term care and retirement homes. |
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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 2012 Canadian Seating & Mobility Conference marks our 27th Anniversary and will be held May 8, 9 & 10, 2012, 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.
Steve CrannaJanice DundasDavid HardingJudy RowleyStefanie LaurenceTony PersaudDiane TaitTheresa Risi – Conference CoordinatorKim Keery – Conference AssistantKylie Penticost – Conference AssistantAddress: 14 Waterbridge Court Kitchener, Ontario N2P 2A7Phone: 519.208.0190Fax: 519.208.0191