September 15-16, 2026
A forum for professionals in seating, mobility, and rehab technologies to share information, enhance their knowledge, and increase their skills.
Delta Hotels by MarriottToronto Airport & Conference Centre
655 Dixon Road
Toronto, Ontario M9W 1J4
One of the key components of the Canadian Seating & Mobility Conference is showcasing the latest advancements in products that you see every day. In our exhibit hall, we have exhibitors representing the leading brands in seating and mobility to share new products and much more.
Click here to browse the list of our exhibitors to see which ones you’ll want to visit!
The Canadian Seating and Mobility Conference is Canada’s foremost annual event dedicated to providing excellence in education in this specialized field. The two-day format features a full slate of interactive workshops on both days while providing an extended period of unopposed exhibit hall time.
The deadline to sign up for our room block is Monday, August 17, 2026. Scan the QR code to make a reservation, or you can call the hotel directly. Be sure to mention that you are with CSMC to get our rate of $205 CAD per night. Hotel details can be found below:
Contact Delta Hotels by Marriott - Toronto Airport & Conference Centre
Dixon Road | Toronto, Ontario M9W 1J4
The workshops provide a thought-provoking and interactive means to learn about techniques and emerging knowledge in clinical care, service delivery, product development, and research. The welcome reception in the exhibit hall affords a prime opportunity for professional networking.
CEUs are only required by certain organizations, such as RESNA. Be sure to check with your organizations to see if CEUs are required.
CEU credit will be awarded to attendees who successfully complete the following:
1. Insert the code presented at the beginning and end of the presentation. You must attend at least 90% of a session in order to earn continuing education credit for that session.
2. Complete the evaluation form for each session you attend.
Certificates of attendance will be emailed upon request. Please contact Nancy Hall at nancy.hall@vgm.com if you require a certificate of attendance.
• Conference Director: csmc@vgm.com
• Website: www.csmc.ca
• Phone: 905.257.7002
Full registration includes:
• Tuesday Continental Breakfast
• Admission to three workshops on Tuesday, two workshops on Wednesday
• Complimentary admission to the Tuesday welcome reception in the exhibit hall
• Access to the exhibit hall
• Lunch and coffee breaks
• Partner Networking Breakfast on Wednesday
Registrations including full payment received online by July 31, 2026, are eligible for early registration pricing.
Registration fees are non-refundable. Special circumstances may be considered. Contact csmc@vgm.com.
Explore the exhibit hall to view the latest equipment and to network with company representatives. New products are highlighted by RED balloons. There will be an online vote for the Harding Award for Product Innovation with the winner being announced on Wednesday at 1:15 p.m.
Recordings of any type are prohibited during all presentations within the conference program unless written permission has been requested and granted by both the conference organizers and the speaker.
By attending CSMC, I consent to having my photo taken and being used in future conference promotions and materials.
Tuesday, Sept. 15
7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.
9:15 a.m.– 10:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
10:45 a.m. - Noon
Noon – 1 p.m.
1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
2:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Registration Desk Open
Continental Breakfast
Opening Remarks, Canadian HME Leader of the Year Award
Workshop Block A (75 mins)
Kid Zone (New this Year!)
Workshop Block B (75 mins)
Registrant Lunch
Workshop Block C (75 mins)
Exhibit Hall – Welcome Reception
New Product Walk in Exhibit Hall
Social Hour
2 Wednesday, Sept. 16
7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Registration Desk Open
8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Partner and Attendee Networking Breakfast
9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
10:45 a.m. – Noon
Noon – 1 p.m.
1:15 p.m.
1:45 – 3 p.m.
2 p.m.
New Product Walk in Exhibit Hall
Workshop Block D (75 mins)
Lunch in Exhibit Hall
Harding Award Winner Announcement
Workshop Block E (75 mins)
Exhibit Hall Closes
If you are a current student, please contact Nancy Hall at nancy.hall@vgm.com for a student rate.
*Applicable taxes are CAD and will be added at checkout.
Andreé Gauthier, Occupational Therapist
Tabitha Knowles, Occupational Therapist, Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation
Sarah Timleck, Occupational Therapist, True Therapy Group
Kathy Fisher, Occupational Therapist, iNRRTS
Lori Knott, Occupational Therapist, Partners in Rehab
WORKSHOP BLOCK A (75 MINUTES)
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026 • 9:15 – 10:30 a.m.
CLINICAL WORKSHOP
Smartphone LiDAR scanning and cloud-based collaboration tools are creating new possibilities for how OTs document home environments, communicate recommendations, and coordinate with clients, families, contractors, and vendors. This session explores the clinical potential, practical considerations, and limitations of integrating 3D digital environments into the home modification assessment process.
Presented by: Rohith Mckim, OmaScan, Jennifer Bachynsky, Extra Mural Program
CLINICAL WORKSHOP
This session explores the rising demand for complex rehabilitation technology in Canada as medical advancements and an aging population increase the prevalence of complex disabilities. Moving beyond “off-the-shelf" solutions, the presentation identifies clinical challenges in neurological and geriatric care and evaluates how customizable, dynamic seating improves independence while preventing secondary complications like pressure injuries.
Drawing on 55 years of combined clinical expertise, the presenters utilize case studies and the Seating Identification Tool (SIT) to highlight that many individuals residing in care facilities suffer from inappropriate seating. The session concludes that a shift toward multidisciplinary care and advanced modular technology is essential to uphold the human right to personal mobility.
Presented by: Tanya Falkenberg, Ki Mobility, Karen Hall, Etac/Ki Mobility
CLINICAL WORKSHOP
Are air cushions only good for pressure management? What are the clinical indicators for air cushion selection? We have long understood that air cushions have provided the “best” immersion for pressure wounds due to the great degree of immersion and envelopment. However, the question stands: Can air provide stability for mobility and function? Can I prescribe an air cushion to gain not only pressure management but also maintain functional balance and activity/mobility at the same time? This session will review how to analyze the benefits of air cushions and how to best apply air cushions to maximize not only pressure management but also functional and seated support.
Presented by: Sheila Buck, B.Sc. (OT), Reg. OT (Ont.), Therapy NOW!
CLINICAL WORKSHOP
Occupational and physical therapists, as well as equipment providers, play a critical role in both mobility and overall development when recommending pediatric wheelchairs and other mobility technologies. This course explores how timing and selection of mobility devices can support or hinder self-directed mobility and influence social, language, perceptual, and broader developmental milestones. Key concepts of human development related to mobility skill acquisition will be reviewed, illustrated through pediatric case examples using manual and power wheelchairs. Participants will gain practical intervention strategies to integrate mobility devices into clinical practice in ways that promote development while enhancing children’s independent, self-directed mobility.
Presented by: Stefan Morin, Permobil
CLINICAL WORKSHOP
This session is for those who would like to learn more about the OT role in wound care. We will discuss the causes of pressure injuries and how to prevent the deterioration or development of new wounds. We will review best practice guidelines for pressure injury prevention. The session will end with a case study to apply new learning, focusing on therapeutic surfaces and wheelchair use.
Presented by: Kristin Morrow, St. Michael's Hospital
EXHIBITOR WORKSHOP, SUNRISE MEDICAL
Ride cushions and backs are designed to meet the spectrum of needs for wheelchair seating. This product demo will demonstrate how a properly selected and fitted Ride cushion can help manage heat and moisture, help reduce deep tissue deformation at high risk areas, and provide a stable base of support for improved sitting performance. Ride cushions work by selectively loading low risk areas of the anatomy while off-loading high risk bony prominences. Participants will see Ride Forward, Java, Made from Measurements, and Custom cushions.
Presented by: Kari Kujansu
CLINICAL WORKSHOP
The overall goal of this session is to develop clinician’s confidence in prescribing power wheelchairs with features to maximize each specific patient’s functional abilities. Understanding and experiencing the mechanical and electronic features will provide clinicians with the ability to advise and educate their patients and ensure opportunities to develop optimal systems and provide thorough clinical justification as required by funding sources.
Presented by: Kathy Fisher, Motion Concepts, Michele Bishop, Invacare, James Connolly, Motion Concepts
WORKSHOP BLOCK B (75 MINUTES)
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026 • 10:45 a.m. – Noon
CLINICAL WORKSHOP
Above and Beyond Re-Thinking:
Manual Mobility
A collaborative, team-based approach to pediatric wheelchair prescription is essential, as funding often requires one device to meet diverse needs across environments. This presentation focuses on optimizing manual mobility through intentional component choices. Evidence and pediatric cases show how targeted upgrades can reduce weight, improve self-propulsion efficiency, and promote independence and participation for children.
Presented by: Christie Hamstra, Motion Composites
CLINICAL WORKSHOP
Enhancing the Wheelchair Provision Process Through the Utilization of an OTA & PTA
Healthcare in Canada faces rising demands and limited resources. Integrating occupational and physiotherapist assistants (OTAs and PTAs) into the wheelchair provision can reduce therapist workload, prevent burnout, and enhance client care. This presentation explores their role in seating clinics and the community, offering strategies to optimize workflow, support initial seating assessments, and improve client service delivery outcomes.
Presented by: Debra Cooper, Toronto Rehab
CLINICAL WORKSHOP
This session provides a focused overview of assessing and managing head support needs in individuals with abnormal muscle tone. Participants will learn practical strategies for evaluating postural challenges, selecting appropriate head support technologies, and configuring equipment to improve stability and alignment. Case examples illustrate how targeted solutions can enhance head control and reduce secondary complications. The course is ideal for clinicians and ATPs seeking to strengthen their skills in managing complex head positioning needs.
Presented by: Ryan Cavender, Stealth Products, LLC
This workshop will explore commonly available power seat functions and examine how they can support health, independence, engagement, and participation in everyday life. Emphasis will be placed on current research related to power seat function use and efficacy, as well as holistic, evidence-based assessment. Case examples will focus on "lived experience" to solidify and express what the evidence tells us. Participants will gain practical strategies to match power seat functions to client goals and needs and will review considerations for documenting clinical justification for funding.
Presented by: Brenlee Mogul-Rotman, Permobil, Sarah Timleck, True Therapy Group
EXHIBITOR WORKSHOP, AMYLIOR
In this two-part session, we will explore best practices for positioning heavy-duty clients to achieve successful outcomes in power mobility. We will also examine the latest advancements in materials and accessories that are shaping a new paradigm in therapeutic air cushion technology.
Presented by: Brad Peterson, Amylior, Sheila Buck, Therapy NOW!
CLINICAL WORKSHOP
The International Society for Wheelchair Professionals outlines an eight-step process for the provision of basic level wheelchair services. This session explores the steps beyond assessment and considers the equipment evaluation process, product preparation, the fitting of wheelchair systems, user training, and follow-up. Practical strategies and game plans for better outcomes will be shared.
Presented by: Lori Knott, Partners in Rehab, Jennifer Birt, MedSupply
CLINICAL WORKSHOP
This session will focus on a critical examination of powerchair base features. We will highlight how these innovations impact the independence and functionality of the end user while addressing therapists’ understanding of the benefits of such features to determine clinical justifications. We will identify what each of these features actually does and how they affect the client’s ability to maintain their positioning and driver control. Included in this discussion will be the benefits of power positioning; how these modular components interface with the power base and further support the user’s positioning to promote independent mobility. We will take a unique diagnosis-driven approach to consideration of features as they relate to specific client physical and functional presentations. This will allow us to review specific characteristics of each diagnosis (neurological, orthopedic, and psychosocial) in order to determine potential clinical benefits of chair features. Case examples will be utilized to highlight the assessment and feature selection process. In the second part of the session, participants will have an opportunity to experience the different power base configurations and how these impact driver control and positioning to gain further insight into the development of best practices of product prescription and clinical justification.
Presented by: Kathy Fisher, Motion Concepts, Michele Bishop, Invacare, James Connolly, Motion Concepts
WORKSHOP BLOCK C (75 MINUTES)
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026 • 1:15 – 2:30 p.m.
CLINICAL WORKSHOP
Clinical Considerations for Alternative Drive Controls
Assessing an end user for power mobility can be an intimidating task. Decisions that are made will have an impact on the individual’s quality of life, functional mobility, physical well-being, and social interactions. When the end user is not able to utilize a standard joystick, then the task can become even more involved. There are many considerations and factors including driving/input method, mounting of driver controls, postural control, power positioning, programming, and environmental access/control. This course will review many of the considerations that must be examined when recommending alternative controls. Case-specific examples will be utilized to elucidate the often-delicate interplay between alternative control access and complex seating system needs.
Presented by: Kevin Cook, Pride Mobility, Ryan Cavendar, Stealth
CLINICAL WORKSHOP
For individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), ongoing management of seating and positioning is essential for comfort, function, and quality of life (Rosenberg & Geffen, 2024). Studies show that 45% to 71% of people with DMD experience pain on a regular basis (Kim et al., 2022; Huang et al., 2022). Wheelchair users with DMD and health professionals have identified the ability to change position as providing relief from pain (Rosenberg & Geffen, 2024; Kim et al., 2022; Dupitier et al., 2023). Appreciating DMD wheelchair users’ experiences, reasons for pain, and how positional change improves sitting tolerance are essential for clinical seating practice.
Presented by: Cathy Choi, Bridgepoint, Sinai Health
CLINICAL WORKSHOP
This session examines how configuration and set-up of mobile shower commode chairs impact positioning, pressure, comfort, and skin integrity. Participants will review key assessment factors and observe real-time pressure mapping to visualize the effects of adjustments. Case-based discussion will provide practical strategies to support safer, more effective assessment and prescription in high-risk bathing environments.
Presented by: Alli Speight, Motion Composites, Nelson Pang, Raz Design Inc.
EXHIBITOR WORKSHOP, PERMOBIL
This interactive workshop explores how key Permobil power wheelchair features—specifically memory seating, Bluetooth integration, and clinical resources—can improve client function, participation, satisfaction, and overall workflow efficiency. Through small-group, hands-on learning stations, participants will develop practical clinical reasoning skills, troubleshoot real-world use cases, and learn how to effectively integrate available tools and resources into clinical and business practices. Designed for both therapists and vendors at all experience levels, the session emphasizes immediately applicable strategies to support positive outcomes and efficient service delivery.
Presented by: Brenlee Mogul-Rotman and Stuart Denny, Permobil, Stefan Morin, Permobil
EXHIBITOR WORKSHOP, ETAC
Through product demonstration and clinical insights, this presentation will explore high-performance rigid-frame manual wheelchairs, with a focus on propulsion efficiency, frame rigidity, and highly customizable configuration options that support performance and long-term mobility. Recognizing the high prevalence of upper-extremity overuse injuries among manual wheelchair users, as well as challenges related to terrain, speed, distance, and functional tasks, the session will also demonstrate how pairing these platforms with modular power assist technologies can meaningfully expand user capacity, reduce physical strain, and enhance independence across daily environments.
Presented by: Tanya Falkenberg, Ki Mobility, Karen Hall, Etac/Ki Mobility
CLINICAL WORKSHOP
This advanced session deepens clinical reasoning and practical skills in bariatric rehabilitation. Participants explore how body shape and tissue distribution influence posture, pressure risk, breathing, and functional performance. Through case-based learning, hands-on workshops, and bariatric simulation, Malene Alexandrowiz guides participants in advanced seating, positioning, and mobility interventions. The session provides tools to design safe, supportive environments that reduce pain, prevent complications, and improve participation. Participants leave with strengthened competencies in assessing complex body shapes and implementing bariatric-sensitive practices across teams and care settings.
Presented by: Malene Alexandrowiz, Make Rehab
CLINICAL WORKSHOP
With the wide range of wheelchair cushions available, clinicians must assess material properties, contouring, and functional features to ensure an optimal match for each client’s posture, skin integrity needs, and mobility goals. This intermediate course reviews key cushion technologies and applies them to real-world clinical presentations to guide evidence-based product selection.
Presented by: Lindsey Veety, Sunrise Medical
WORKSHOP BLOCK D (75 MINUTES)
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 • 10:45 a.m. – Noon
CLINICAL WORKSHOP
Considerations for Bariatric Power Mobility
Successful outcomes for bariatric power mobility are the result of more than simply providing a power wheelchair that supports the patient’s weight. Each individual’s shape, weight distribution, environment, diagnoses, and existing secondary complications can greatly affect the performance and capability of the prescribed power mobility system. Furthermore, successful provision not only addresses current needs but also changes that may occur during the funding cycle of the full system.
Presented by: Brad Peterson, Amylior
CLINICAL WORKSHOP
Prescribing with Precision: Practical Measurement & Configuration of Manual Wheelchairs
This hands-on workshop builds practical skills in measuring, configuring, and ordering manual wheelchairs to optimize client–product match. Using demo equipment and order forms, participants apply concepts in frame geometry, measurements, and component selection. Led collaboratively by major manufacturers’ education teams, the session links configuration decisions to propulsion efficiency, positioning, safety, and functional outcomes.
Presented by: Alli Speight, Motion Composites, Brenlee Mogul-Rotman, Permobil, Tanya Falkenberg, Ki Mobility, Holly Macedo, Sunrise Medical
CLINICAL WORKSHOP
What are the clinical indicators for cushion selection? We understand that the pelvis needs support and immersion, and not just softness, to prevent pressure wounds. We have also understood that the cushion provides postural and pressure management support. However, we need to understand that seated mobility is also enhanced with pelvic and trunk support and considers asymmetrical postural tendencies. Therefore, instead of prescribing flat surfaces, we have evolved into considering contour to match a client’s shape, immersion into different materials for support, and pressure management. This session will review when and where to apply that shape and how the materials used can enhance or distract from supported resting and working postures in a seated system.
Presented by: Sheila Buck, Therapy NOW!
CLINICAL WORKSHOP
This presentation will explore the critical link between lying and sitting positions. Currently, great care is taken to assess and support children in standing and sitting in order to maximize function and protect body shape. Individuals with motor disorders, however, often spend a large portion of their day in unsupported lying. The presenters will provide an introduction to the use of supported lying as part of a comprehensive 24-hour postural care program and its positive impact on respiratory health, skeletal alignment, functional abilities, and quality of life.
Presented by: Laura Bradley, CHEO, Abigail Dewolfe, CHEO
CLINICAL WORKSHOP
Supported Standing Across the Contracture Continuum
This session will explore the role of supported standing across the lower extremity contracture continuum, from prevention through management, applicable to individuals of varied ages and diagnoses. Participants will develop an understanding of clinical decision making and strategic use of standing interventions, with consideration of all domains of the ICF framework to support overall health and participation.
Presented by: Britta Schwartzhoff, Altimate Medical, Inc.
EXHIBITOR WORKSHOP, PRIDE MOBILITY
Wireless Diagnostic and Programming Technologies for Power Chairs - Improving Consumer Experience
A review of the Quantum Q-logic Econ and Interactive Assist wireless platforms and how they can support and promote a positive consumer experience for a power wheelchair user.
Presented by: Kevin Cook, Quantum Rehab
WORKSHOP BLOCK E (75 MINUTES)
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 • 1:45 – 3 p.m.
CLINICAL WORKSHOP
Seated falls aren’t random—they’re predictable and preventable. This session translates root-cause analysis (posture, positioning, pressure, participation) into actionable seating and transfer interventions. Attendees will learn how to match chairs, cushions, and safety features to clinical presentations; reduce transfer-related risk; and apply quick screening tools to drive safer, more comfortable sitting and improved operational outcomes.
Presented by: Kari Harbaugh, Drive Medical, Karen Learner, Drive Medical
CLINICAL WORKSHOP
Community healthcare workers in recent years have seen a dramatic surge in the number of referrals for their services due to the increased level of acuity, frailty, and burden of disease of our clients. This presentation will discuss how implementing a system and process change within long-term care for wheelchair seating assessments and prescriptions led to tangible efficiencies not only within that setting but also in the larger community setting within the NB Extra Mural Program.
Presented by: Jennifer Bachynsky, Extra Mural Program
CLINICAL WORKSHOP
This session will provide an overview of real-world needs and demands of active wheelchair users and highlight some innovative and emerging mobility solutions that can enhance the lives of wheelchair users.
Presented by: Jamie Lauzon, Alternative Mobility Inc.
CLINICAL WORKSHOP
Seating systems are composed of primary and secondary supports. Prescribed postural belts fall into the latter category. Depending on the body part that the belt is applied to, the purpose of a postural belt may vary from providing stability, containment, or restraint. Clients, caregivers, and hospital settings often use “lap belts” and “seatbelts” to keep clients “safe” and prevent falls – even though these devices may do the exact opposite. Visually the belt may look the same to an observer regardless of whether it is a “lap belt”, “seat belt,” or prescribed postural belt. A recent coroner’s report will provide a backdrop and case study to ground the workshop when discussing the role and liability of both the authorizer/prescriber and supplier, as well as the contextual factors surrounding the provision of postural belts. While a postural belt can be a valuable safety feature, it also carries high risk for injury. Careful assessment must be completed to consider size, attachment, direction of force, closure type, style of pull, and accessories, for the belt to remain safe, functional, and effective. This session will review the critical anatomy, goals, considerations, options for postural belts based on body segments, and the context in which these are provided.
Presented by: Linda Norton, Motion, Stefanie Laurence, Motion
