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The Motion Rehab Expo is a complimentary full-day education and networkingevent with presentations by leading healthcare professionals and equipment suppliers.
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Round robin presentations – Adult and pediatric streamsTrial & review the latest and greatest in rehab mobility, seating & home accessibility productsGuest speaker Linda Norton, M.Sc.CH, PhD, OT Reg. (Ont.)presenting on the topic: “But There’s No Funding For That”*Complimentary lunch & refreshmentsFree parking
*But There’s No Funding For That
“But I don’t have the money for that” is a phrase clinicians hear daily—and one that often signals the end of a prescription conversation rather than the beginning of a more equitable one. Too often, funding limitations are treated as immutable clinical boundaries, shaping device recommendations more than client goals, occupations, or rights.This session challenges the assumption that funding eligibility defines what is clinically appropriate. Using real-world case examples, participants will examine how reliance on a single funding program, definitions of “basic and essential,” and unexamined clinician bias can unintentionally limit client choice and participation. Grounded in Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) principles, the discussion will explore how cultural humility, systemic awareness, and creative funding navigation can transform moments of financial constraint into opportunities for advocacy and collaborative problem-solving.Participants will be invited to reflect on their own prescribing habits, consider the impact of cultural humility on funding-related decision-making, and explore practical strategies to expand options while remaining transparent and ethical. The session positions mobility as a human right—rather than a privilege determined solely by funding eligibility—and equips clinicians to navigate “money conversations” with greater confidence, creativity, and equity.
*Motion is an accredited provider of continuing education and training through the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
8:00 am – 8:50 am – Attendee Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:50 am – 9:00 am – Land Acknowledgement, Introductions & Housekeeping
9:00 am – 11:00 am – Round Robin Presentations (8 stops)
11:00 am – 11:15 am – Break & Prize Draws
11:15 am – 11:45 am – Guest Speaker
11:45 am – 12:45 pm – Lunch Break & Prize Draws
12:45 pm – 3:45 pm – Round Robin Presentations (11 stops)
Note: this date is subject to change based on capacity limits.
Linda is an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about the prevention and management of pressure injuries. It is her diverse experience in various settings including hospital, community, and industry; and experience in various roles including clinician, educator, manager, and researcher that give Linda a unique perspective.
She has completed the International Interprofessional Wound Care Course through the University of Toronto, a Master’s in Community Health focusing on pressure injury prevention and a Ph.D. in Occupational Science focusing on chronic wounds. Her research focused on how health care providers identify and address lifestyle factors for clients with chronic wounds.
Linda is a co-director and faculty member of the International Interprofessional Wound Care Course and is a faculty member of the Advanced Health Care Practice – Wound Healing program at Western University. Linda regularly presents workshops and webinars across Canada and is the Director, Learning and Clinical Education for Motion.
Disclaimer: The Presenter is an employee of a vendor who has a financial interest in selling accessibility and mobility products.
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Our CEO shares information about our Motion Rehab Expo events and how important they are to our team, partners, and clients.
Motion partnered with CADA and NRRTS to fill the gap and create a Canadian-specific accreditation for providers of complex rehab solutions.