Abilities International Accessibility Conference

10/09/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE! PRESALE PRICING ENDS TONIGHT!

Today is your last day to save on registration for the Abilities International Accessibility Conference, January 14–15, 2027, in Long Beach, CA! Tomorrow, prices go up!

We take the theme "Access, Applied." very seriously and have constructed a program that not only delivers 9.75 hours of continuing education, it goes beyond the classroom and provides...

☑️ Hands-on opportunities to practice your skills with real equipment
☑️ Abilities Expo, space to personally explore the latest adaptive products, meet the people behind them and see real-world solutions in action.

Register today before presale pricing disappears!
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09/25/2026

Registration for the LA 2027 Abilities International Accessibility Conference is open! Sign up in the next two weeks for the lowest ticket cost of the season!
https://www.abilitiesconference.com/tickets-2027

Come for the CEUs. Leave with more to put into practice.

That’s “Access, Applied.”

At this unique accessibility conference, the learning doesn’t stop when the session ends. Get hands-on with real equipment, build practical skills and then walk onto the Abilities Expo floor to see the technology in action.

With 9.75 hours of CEUs across three tracks, AIAC brings practical education to PTs, OTs, ATPs, clinicians, equipment providers and other professionals working in CRT and assistive technology.

Learn it. Practice it. Put it to work.
📍 Long Beach Convention Center
📅 January 14–15, 2027

09/23/2026

We’re heading back to Long Beach! 🎉

Following a successful launch, the Abilities International Accessibility Conference returns January 14–15, 2027 with a new theme: Access, Applied.

Get nearly 10 hours of CEUs, expert-led education, equipment-focused learning, networking and more—all designed to help you put knowledge into practice.

🎟️ Tickets go on sale September 24.

https://www.abilitiesconference.com/news-article/abilities-international-accessibility-conference-la-reg-open

09/16/2026

It’s the technology. The clinical expertise. The providers who make it happen. The manufacturers who build it. And, most importantly, the people who rely on it every day.

This week, the CRT community is coming together to raise awareness, share stories and highlight the importance of access to individualized mobility solutions.

That mission connects directly to what we do at the .

AIAC brings the CRT community together to learn, share expertise, explore new technology and connect with the people working across every part of the field. And it's happening at the Long Beach Convention Center on January 14-15.

Advancing accessibility takes more than one perspective. It takes all of us.

Join the conversation during CRT Awareness Week and follow and .

https://www.hmenews.com/article/all-crt-all-week-stakeholders-amplify-push-for-bill-to-increase-access-to-high-tech-manual-wheelchairs

08/11/2026

In Complex Rehab Technology, there’s rarely a one-size-fits-all answer.

In her recent commentary, Mobility Management's Laurie Watanabe makes a sharp point: in most industries, the sales pitch is "our product is the best, choose it every time." In CRT, the honest answer is almost always "it depends." It depends on the client's presentation, their goals, their environment and their progression.
https://mobilitymgmt.com/commentary-abiding-by-crts-it-depends/

And that’s exactly why education matters.

At the Abilities International Accessibility Conference, when clinicians, ATPs and manufacturers are in the same room, "it depends" gets answered properly, through hands-on learning, real case discussion and access to the full range of CRT solutions on the Abilities Expo floor next door, not just one brand's pitch.

Catch us in Los Angeles (Jan 13-14, 2027) or New York Metro (Apr 29-30, 2027) for CEU-accredited education built around the same principle: the client comes first, every time.

Subscribe here and we’ll keep you posted with the 2027 lineup.
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A few weeks ago, I attended a presentation by a fellow editor in our publishing division. (Yes, editors have CEU-like classes, in case you wondered, but why would you?) The class was about using active voice (“The front-wheel-drive power chair easily climbed the obstacle”) vs. passive voice (“...

07/28/2026

📅 Save the Date!

The Abilities International Accessibility Conference returns in 2027 with two opportunities to connect, learn and earn CEUs closer to home.

📍 Los Angeles: January 13–14
📍 New York Metro: April 29–30

Join clinicians, ATPs, manufacturers, suppliers, educators and accessibility professionals for expert-led education, meaningful networking and the latest innovations in Complex Rehab Technology.

✔ Three CEU-accredited educational tracks
✔ Active networking and industry connections
✔ Co-located with Abilities Expo

Sign up today to be the first to hear when registration opens.
https://www.abilitiesconference.com/subscribe

Thanks to our stellar partners: Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society (RESNA), ISS at Pitt, INRRTS-International Registry of Rehabilitation Technology Suppliers and NCART - National Coalition for Assistive and Rehab Technology.

07/20/2026

The countdown's already begun. 🎉

Abilities International Accessibility Conference is heading back to two cities we love:

📍 Los Angeles — Long Beach Convention Center in January
📍 New York Metro — NJ Convention & Expo Center in April

Expect the same hands-on education, CEU-accredited sessions and practical, expert-led learning that make this conference stand out — plus the conversations and connections that keep the CRT community coming back.

Subscribe so you're first to know when registration opens: https://www.abilitiesconference.com/subscribe

We can't wait to see you all again!

06/18/2026

Breaking into the CRT industry? We asked some of the people shaping its future.

At Abilities International Accessibility Conference Chicago, Wayne Grau (NCART), Elizabeth Soles (ADED), and Jessica Pedersen (Sunrise Medical) shared their advice for students and recent graduates looking to build a career in complex rehab technology.

Watch the reel for their top tips. 👇

06/16/2026

Chicago, thank you.

From hands-on education sessions and lively panel discussions to networking breaks, practical equipment training, and conversations that continued long after the sessions ended, the Abilities International Accessibility Conference delivered an unforgettable two days.

We explored everything from CRT and assistive technology to adaptive sports, policy, mobility, accessibility, and independent living, all while bringing together an incredible community of clinicians, ATPs, manufacturers, suppliers, advocates, and users.

Thank you to everyone who attended, presented, sponsored, exhibited, and supported the conference. Safe travels home, and we'll see you when Abilities Conference returns!

06/12/2026

After a stellar first day at Abilities Conference, day two is packed with practical education, real-world insights, and meaningful conversations.

Join us for sessions covering policy and advocacy, wheelchair evaluation and mobility, pediatric seating, adaptive gaming, adaptive driving, standing technology, funding solutions, and travel for wheelchair users.

The day concludes with our closing panel, The Sports Prescription, followed by time to explore Abilities Expo Chicago and network with exhibitors and fellow professionals over drinks.