Registration is Now Open!
ACPOC 2024 Annual Meeting
April 24–27 | Denver, CO | Grand Hyatt Denver
ACPOC Webinar Series
Join ACPOC for our new Webinar Series featuring monthly topics in orthotics and prosthetics.
Registration is free for ACPOC Members and $50 for Non-Members
So Every BODY Can Move: A National Mobility Movement
April 17th, 2024, 7:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Presented By: Nicole Ver Kuilen & Sam Miller, MPA
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how physical inactivity is the fastest growing public health problem in the country today (the 2022 U.S. Report Card on Physical Activity received a grade of “F” for children and youth with disabilities!).
- Learn how children and adults with limb loss, limb difference, and mobility impairment are currently limited by outdated health insurance policies that deem O&P care for physical activity as “not medically necessary.”
- Learn about a new state-based policy initiative, So Every BODY Can Move, that is sweeping the nation in an attempt to address this public health problem. And how YOU can get involved as an advocate in your state!
- Learn about charitable organizations and grants you can connect your patients with limb loss and limb difference with to get their O&P physical activity needs met now.
I am the founder of a nonprofit advocacy organization called Forrest Stump. Forrest Stump is dedicated to expanding access to prosthetic technology and raising the standard of care for all amputees. I founded Forrest Stump in 2017 after completing a 1,500 mile triathlon down the west coast to raise awareness for amputees.
Sam Miller, MPA, is the State & Federal Advocacy Manager at the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA). A Chicago native currently living in the Washington DC area, Sam has experience with disability advocacy and local government service.
Statement from ACPOC
The gut-wrenching events of the past week have uprooted the principles of all humanity.
Like many of you, I am heartbroken and saddened by the brutal attacks.
Our ACPOC family is not spared as Romona Okumura, CPO, is held in Gaza reportedly safe in a United Nations compound waiting to be allowed to cross into Egypt.
Dr. Anna Vergun and Ramona have been volunteering side by side for the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund for over a decade.
Anna and Ramona were providing humanitarian work in the West Bank. Ramona went to Gaza a day before Anna, the day of the attack.
Ramona told Anna not to come to Gaza as something bad was happening. Anna was able to cross into Jordan before the border was closed. Ramona was not as fortunate.
Personally, this is one of the most difficult messages I have composed as ACPOC’s president.
With tears in my eyes, I want to reassure ACPOC’s members and children and their families in our care that ACPOC does not condone the callous brutal killing of all humans.
ACPOC is an association dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion. ACPOC respects all individuals regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation , or socioeconomic status.
ACPOC strives to treat all individuals with respect, empathy, and understanding.
Challenging times like these attacks can unite us.
We should pray that our leaders bring those in hostage and unable to travel back to their homes safely.
We should all wish for an end to this conflict.
We should all strive for peaceful existence for all.
During the challenging days ahead please keep Ramona and all others impacted by this conflict in your thoughts and prayers.
And please remember, “Together we are Better”.
Colleen Coulter PT, DPT, PhD
President of ACPOC
Phoebe Scott-Wyard, DO
Vice President of ACPOC
Anna Vergun, MD
Past President of ACPOC
Call for Nominations
The Association of Children’s Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics Nominating Committee, is requesting nominations for members willing to serve on the ACPOC Board of Directors. The following positions will be accepting nominations:
- 2024 – 2026 Vice President (2-year term; automatically ascends to President – also a 2 year term-must already be on the board)
- 2024 – 2026 Secretary-Treasurer (2-year term-must already be on the board)
- 2024 – 2027 Member-at-large (2 positions for 3-year term)
Current members are welcome to nominate him/herself or another member, with the stipulation that the member is aware of and accepts the nomination. With the nomination, please confirm the position in which the candidate should be considered.
The commitments of the ACPOC Board of Directors are as follows:
- The Vice President shall be responsible for filling in for the President if the President becomes indisposed. The Vice President will need to be prepared to fill the role of the Presidency after their two-year term has been fulfilled.
- The Secretary-Treasurer shall be the Chief Financial Officer and the Chief Accounting Officer of the Corporation. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be in charge of its financial affairs, funds, securities and valuable papers and shall keep full and accurate records thereof. The Secretary-Treasurer will be responsible for reporting on the association’s financial status at each board meeting and the Members Business Meeting.
- Attend, or participate via conference call, in all ACPOC Board Meetings – traditionally on Wednesday and Saturday of the ACPOC Annual Meeting and the first Saturday in November.
- Share all disclosures and conflicts of interest with the ACPOC Board of Directors prior to all Board Meetings, excluding self from participation in any discussions in which a conflict exists.
- Create committee liaison reports as needed.
- Participate in Strategic Plan, Bylaws, and Policy and Procedure voting, review and updates
- Actively participate in Board Committees and committee assignments
- Assist in ACPOC’s membership growth and leadership development
Nominations must be submitted by 4:00 pm Central Time, on April 1, 2024. Verbal nominations may not be accepted. If you applied last year and would like to be considered on the ballot again, please apply again to confirm your interest to be on board and what position you would like to run.
Save the Date for the 2025 Annual Meeting!
April 9th – 12th, 2025
Dallas Renaissance
New ACPOC Membership Levels
ACPOC is excited to announce our new membership levels!
Trainee/Student Membership
Dues are $35 per year while you’re in school, residency and first year of practice. Proof of enrollment in school and program required with graduation dates, upload a letter from your director when you apply
Clinic Membership
Discounted rate on Physician, Non-Physician, and Corresponding membership if you have 3+ people who want to join and belong to the same clinic/hospital
ACPOC Member Spotlight
ACPOC members are essential to achieving our mission of improving quality of care for patients. Starting in October, ACPOC will recognize a member of the month to help display the personal and professional accomplishments of our members, and to encourage members to network with one another. Featured members will be highlighted in our ACPOC news, social media channels, and on the ACPOC website.
ACPOC Industry Partner Spotlight
ACPOC would like to thank our Industry Partners! You are essential to achieving our mission of improving quality of care for patients. In each ACPOC News Issue, we would like to recognize a Industry Partner on their story of how your company came to be, a new product you you want to share or share or a parent/patient who has a compelling story you would like to share. These featured Industry Partners are highlighted in our ACPOC news, social media channels, and on the ACPOC website.
Post your Job to the ACPOC Website!
Post your job on the online ACPOC Job Board, at the Annual Meeting, or in an email job posting to ACPOC members for $150/month
Introducing the refreshed ACPOC logo!
ABOUT ACPOC
The Association of Children’s Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC) is recognized as the worldwide leader of multidisciplinary rehabilitative care of children, adolescents, and young adults with musculoskeletal differences.
FIND A MEMBER
Use our member directory to find a qualified ACPOC member.
RESOURCES
Many valuable resouces are avalable to help you find the specific information to help your children with limb loss or orthopedic disabilities.
Join in! Track down sports clubs and organizations that meet your child’s needs.
