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MDA Learning Series: Equipment and Assistive Technology

September 24th, 2024
4:00pm - 6:30pm ET
Live, Virtual Webinar

This MDA Virtual Learning Series aims to provide relevant, up-to-date information on mobility equipment and assistive technology for people living with neuromuscular disease and their caregivers. Learners will receive information regarding assistive technology and equipment, adaptive driving, and navigating insurance and other services.

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Presentations will include:

September 24th:

  • Mobility Equipment
    • Tom Simon, ATP at Numotion and Katie Metheny, OT at Texas Neurology
  • Navigating Services
    • Tom Simon, ATP at Numotion and Katie Metheny, OT at Texas Neurology

September 25th:

  • Adaptive Driving
    • Anne Hegberg, OTR/L, CDRS, CDI, STRIVE for Independence Driving Rehabilitation
  • Assistive Technology
    • Ryan Rausch, Training and Outreach Lead, AT3 Center

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions during the live Q&A after each presentation.

There is no cost to MDA community members or healthcare providers to attend the event, but registration is required.

Unable to attend on September 24th and 25th? This series will be recorded for on-demand viewing. Please continue with registering even if you cannot attend to ensure you receive an email with the link to the recording. The recording will be available approximately 3-4 weeks after the live program.

If you have questions about this learning series or any other Community Education programs, please reach out to the MDA Resource Center at 1-833-ASK-MDA1 (275-6321) or ResourceCenter@mdausa.org.

Members of the biopharma industry interested in sponsoring or attending should contact the MDA Healthcare Partnerships team at MDAPartners@mdausa.org.

Faculty: 
Tom Simon
Assistive Technology Professional

NuMotion Wheelchair Mobility & Equipment

Katie Metheny.
Katie Metheny, OTR
In-Home OT for ALS Patients

Texas Neurology

Anne Hegberg.
Anne Hegberg, OTR/L, CDRS, CDI
Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist

STRIVE for Independence- Driver Rehabilitation Services for Teens and Adults

Ryan Rausch.
Ryan Rausch
Training and Outreach Lead

AT3 Center