The complex rehab technology community will come together at the inaugural Abilities International Accessibility Conference, co-located with Abilities Expo, March 26–27, 2026, in Los Angeles.
Created by the organizers of Abilities Expo, the Abilities International Accessibility Conference is a new annual meeting place for occupational therapists, physical therapists, assistive technology professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, caregivers, and advocates working across the disability and complex rehab landscape. Across two days, attendees will have access to three dedicated content tracks — Improving Patient Outcomes, Business Optimization, and Adaptive Living — alongside RESNA posters and platforms, and full access to the Abilities Expo consumer event.
The Adaptive Living track is designed for clinicians, suppliers, caregivers, and users who are focused on real-world independence and quality of life. Sessions explore how people with disabilities can live, travel, work, and participate more fully through adaptive technology, innovative services, and community-based solutions. This track places lived experience, accessibility, and practical problem-solving at the center of the conversation.
Developed in partnership with leading organizations including RESNA, the Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (ADED), Help Hope Live, and others, the Adaptive Living track delivers CEU-accredited education that bridges clinical insight with everyday application.
Featured Sessions Include:
Yes, You Can Afford That — How to Fund the Care You Need
Sonny Mullen, Director of Outreach, Help Hope Live
When life changes, so do your expenses — and sometimes, insurance doesn’t come close. Learn how your patients can raise funds safely and effectively for adaptive equipment, medical care, home modifications, and much more through Help Hope Live, a national nonprofit with decades of experience. You’ll gain insight, tools, and real-life examples that will help your patients overcome financial barriers with confidence and community support.
Driver Rehab 101: What Is Driver Rehabilitation?
Elizabeth Soles, OTR/L, CDRS, CAE, Chief Executive Officer, Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (ADED)
This course highlights the essential role of driver rehabilitation specialists in enabling clients with disabilities to drive. Participants will learn about key resources, foundational principles, and guidelines from ADED (The Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists). The curriculum covers distinctions between Driver Rehabilitation Programs and provides a basic overview of the field. Attendees will also be guided through the steps to obtain ADED’s microcredential or certification, supporting their professional development in driver rehabilitation.
Facing Change: The Many Facets of Adjustment in CRT
Erin Michael, PT, DPT, ATP/SMS, Manager of Patient Advocacy and Special Programs, International Center for Spinal Cord Injury at Kennedy Krieger Institute
Stan Arledge, ATP/SMS
The discussion will delve into the multifaceted experiences of people adjusting to their own or their family members’ need for Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) for the first time, as well as those whose equipment requirements become more involved over time because of progressive conditions or aging with a disability. The panel aims to offer attendees insights into the interplay between emotional adjustment, acquisition, adoption, and use of complex rehab technology.
Slopes to Shores: Expanding Access to Outdoor Recreation Through Technology and Innovation
James Gardner, OTR/L, ATP, Craig H. Neilson Rehabilitation Hospital
This session explores innovative adaptive recreation technologies developed at the Craig H. Neilson Rehabilitation Hospital to promote independence and participation for individuals with complex mobility needs. Participants will learn about the TetraSki and TetraSail, groundbreaking devices that enable adaptive skiing and sailing through advanced control interfaces such as sip-and-puff, EMG, and joystick systems.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry experts and connect with peers at the LA Abilities International Accessibility Conference. It is the premier event advancing accessibility, innovation, and business excellence.
A ticket to the conference includes:
- Morning coffee & pastries
- Opportunity to earn 1.0 CEUs.
- 3 tracks of content all day
- Access to the plenary session
- Access to RESNA Posters
- Lunch (boxed) & drinks
- Access to Abilities Expo, consumer event
- Preferential hotel rates, save 20%.
- Evening Mixer (Thursday)
- Abilities Expo Exhibitor Drinks (Friday)
Full details of ticket offers can be found at abilitiesconference.com