Amputee Coalition’s 2022 National Conference
Date and Time
Location
JW Marriott Desert Spring Resort & Spa
About the Event
This year’s theme is “Growing Our Community to Shape the Future,” and will highlight ways to expand communities. Conference sessions will focus on health equity, diversity, equity and inclusion, and youth engagement.
Register
Registration will close at 11:59 p.m. ET on August 8, 2022.
Visit us at Booth #301
Join us at our booth each day for activities and opportunities to connect with our knowledgeable patient ambassadors and clinical experts.
Ask our Experts
Connect with experienced clinical experts and ask questions at the conference.
Wendy J. Remington, CPO
Clinical Specialist
Wendy is an ABC-certified prosthetist/orthotist with more than a decade of experience in O&P. She currently manages several Hanger Clinic locations in Utah.
Leslie Green, MA, MA, MA, MA, MSW, Ed.S
DIRECTOR OF PATIENT ADVOCACY & EDUCATION
Leslie is an educator, former social worker, amputee patient, peer mentor, and advocate.
Featured Clinician
Patient Programs Coordinator
Cameron is a peer mentor in addition to Patient Programs Coordinator. His mission is to empower other amputees.
Kevin Carroll, MS, CP, FAAOP(D)
Vice President of Lower Extremity Prosthetics
Kevin is a practicing prosthetist, visionary researcher, and skilled educator.
Attend our Sessions
We’re presenting at 8 different sessions on a variety of topics! Check the Program Listing for more information.
Thursday, August 11
- 8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Choosing the Right Terminal Device for You
Amy Todd, OT and Kelly Dunbar, OT
- 8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
How to Discover & Develop Personal Resiliency
Kevin Carroll, MS, CP, FAAOP(D) and Leslie Green, MA, MA, MA, MSW, Ed.S
- 8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Advancements in Orthotic Bracing for the Limb Loss Community
Chris Toelle, L/CO
- 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
The Importance of Authentic Communication in a Virtual Community
Leslie Green, MA, MA, MA, MSW, Ed.S and Kevin Carroll, MS, CP, FAAOP(D)
- 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Advancements in Hip Disartic PX Designs
Carlos Sambrano, CP, BOCP, RPT
- 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Advancements in Pediatric Prosthetics
Jillian Okimoto, CPO
Friday, August 12
- 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Bilateral Trans Femoral Limb Loss Community Workshop Part 1
Wendy Remington, CPO and Kevin Carroll, MS, CP, FAAOP(D)
- 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Bilateral Trans Femoral Limb Loss Community Workshop Part 2
Wendy Remington, CPO and Kevin Carroll, MS, CP, FAAOP(D)
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