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The ISPO 18th World Congress: Call for Papers and Keynote Speakers
Dear Colleague, The ISPO 18th World Congress will be in Guadalajara, Mexico from 1-4 November 2021. ISPO acknowledges that the situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic is exceptional, affecting our global community, and creating uncertainty. ISPO considers personal interactions between delegates, researchers, and industry as essential; therefore, we continue planning to safely hold the World Congress in Mexico in November 2021.…
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Suggestions for Prosthetic Orthotic Clinics that Must Remain Open During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Dear ISPO Community, The COVID-19 pandemic has placed enormous strain on healthcare services and assistive technology practitioners. In response, ISPO has initiated a working document “Suggestions for Prosthetic Orthotic Clinics that Must Remain Open During the COVID-19 Pandemic” that provides guidance for people and organizations that provide prosthetics and orthotics services, and are able to…
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ISPO COVID-19 Statement
Dear ISPO Community, The COVID-19 pandemic, also referred to as Coronavirus, has resulted in a global response. The health and safety of ISPO’s staff, members, and supporters is the highest priority and the ISPO recognizes the policies and initiatives ongoing in our member countries. Therefore, please consider the following statements regarding ISPO travel and activities:…
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Beau and his New AFO, A Children’s Guide to Ankle Foot Orthoses
Writer Stephanie Blunt and illustrators Katrina Witmell and Amelia Levick have created a children’s guide to Ankle Foot Orthoses that is focused on improving the way children, families and clinicians communicate. The creators hope that this colourful, child-friendly book will become a well-loved resource that children and their families can learn from in a fun…
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Books available from Big Queen Little Queen Publishing!
Kyanne Stennett, author, illustrator and owner of Big Queen Little Queen Publishing and Media Group has produced fiction and non-fiction books about children who wear prosthetic and orthotic devices, superheroes, seeking understanding, self love and more! Check out her books that are available for order here!
The International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics Canada 