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Motion Rehab Expo

Thunder Bay, Ontario

We’re excited to have you join us!

The Motion Rehab Expo is a complimentary full-day education and networking
event with presentations by leading healthcare professionals and equipment suppliers.

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Event details


Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Valhalla Hotel & Conference Centre – 1 Valhalla Inn Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6J1

If you have any questions regarding the event, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at thunderbay@motioncares.ca.

What to expect

Round robin presentations – Adult and pediatric streams
Trial & review the latest and greatest in rehab mobility, seating & home accessibility products
Guest speaker Linda Norton, M.Sc.CH, PhD, OT Reg. (Ont.)presenting on the topic: “But There’s No Funding For That”*
Complimentary lunch & refreshments
Free 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).

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Agenda


This is an all-day event.

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)

Presenting Vendors

  • Amylior
  • Arjo Canada
  • Blake Medical
  • Broda
  • Can-Dan Rehatec Ltd.
  • Cheelcare
  • Etac
  • Motion LP
  • Motion Composites
  • Motion Concepts/Invacare Canada
  • Permobil
  • Power Plus Mobility
  • Pride Mobility Products
  • Sunrise Medical
  • Theracare Marketing Network Inc.

Registration closed.

Note: this date is subject to change based on capacity limits.

Speaker Spotlight


Linda Norton, M.Sc.CH, Ph.D., OT Reg. (Ontario)

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.