HMEPA hosts education sessions throughout the year. Members may also submit their own upcoming webinars to be featured on this page.
If you are an HMEPA member and would like to post an upcoming session or webinar, please email info@hmepa.ca
June 2026
Manual wheelchair configuration- TiLite Choices and UPDATES
Date: June 3, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM PDT
Location: Online
Vendor: Permobil
Presenters: Brenlee Mogul-Rotman, OT, National Clinical & Technical Education Manager and Stefan Morin, OT, Regional Clinical Education Manager
Description:
This webinar will provide an overview of the importance of optimizing configuration when setting up a manual wheelchair for a client. We will review the basics of set up and how to match client measurements and needs to configuration options on the wheelchair. We will highlight how TiLite manual wheelchairs are able to optimize performance for our clients. Lastly, we will provide updates on NEW TiLite features and options.
Link to register.
Pressure, Shear, Deformation, Oh My!
Date: June 9, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PDT
Location: Online
Vendor: Sunrise Medical
Presenter: Daniella Giles, Clinical Education Manager for Ride Designs
Description:
Dig deeper than pressure mapping to understand how seating surfaces influence pressure injuries.
Assistive technology providers are asked to provide the appropriate level of skin protection cushions to every rider, and at the lowest cost possible. When considering immersion and envelopment principals, historical evidence is concentrated on reducing peak pressures under the high-risk areas and blood flow occlusion. Dispersion Index (DI) is a validated measure that correlates pressure mapping findings to risk of pressure injury (PI) development. However, we continue to overserve individuals that have a satisfactory DI and still experience PI’s. Results of finite element analysis studies indicating restricted blood flow to muscle tissue are insufficient to explain PI’s in individuals with long-standing muscle atrophy. Recent research demonstrating how deep tissues respond to various sitting surfaces shed new light on potential biomechanical risk factors associated with PI development. This lecture will explore the 3 most common types of research conducted by cushion manufacturers when developing new products. Later discussion will outline results of human subject testing relative to DI, tissue deformation and positive treatment outcomes utilizing orthotic and prosthetic principals.
Link to register.
Pediatrics: Don’t Overthink It, Re-Think It For Independent Mobility
Date: June 17, 2026
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 AM PDT
Location: Online
Vendor: Motion Composites
Description:
Pediatrics! That one word can bring anxiety and apprehension when preparing for a seating and mobility evaluation. Pediatric clients should not be treated as “little adults”. They have their unique mobility, positioning, and social needs. This course will examine growth patterns and the best ways to “build growth” into the mobility device. Ensuring optimum configuration, we will discuss propulsion training as an essential part of pediatrics’ prescription process.
Link to register.
Pediatrics: Don’t Overthink It, Re-Think It For Independent Mobility
Date: June 18, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM PDT
Location: Online
Vendor: Motion Composites
Description:
Pediatrics! That one word can bring anxiety and apprehension when preparing for a seating and mobility evaluation. Pediatric clients should not be treated as “little adults”. They have their unique mobility, positioning, and social needs. This course will examine growth patterns and the best ways to “build growth” into the mobility device. Ensuring optimum configuration, we will discuss propulsion training as an essential part of pediatrics’ prescription process.
Link to register.
Specialized manual wheelchair configuration: TiLite choices and UPDATES
Date: June 24, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM PDT
Location: Online
Vendor: Permobil
Presenters: Brenlee Mogul-Rotman, OT, National Clinical & Technical Education Manager and Stefan Morin, OT, Regional Clinical Education Manager
Description:
This webinar will provide an overview of the importance of optimizing configuration when setting up a manual wheelchair for a client. We will review some of the more specialized configuration features and customized options such as the Ergo Seat and custom modifications. We will highlight how TiLite manual wheelchairs are able to optimize performance for our clients. Lastly, we will provide updates on NEW TiLite features and options.
Link to register.
July 2026
Above and Beyond Re-thinking: Practical Guidelines for Optimizing Pediatric Manual Mobility – CEU Global Webinar with Helio Kids
Date: July 7, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM PDT
Location: Online
Vendor: Motion Composites
Presenters: Christie Hamstra, PT, DPT, ATP/SMS
Description:
A collaborative, team-based approach to pediatric wheelchair prescription is essential, as funding often requires one device to meet diverse needs across environments. This presentation focuses on optimizing manual mobility through intentional component choices. Evidence and pediatric cases show how targeted upgrades can reduce weight, improve self-propulsion efficiency, and promote independence and participation for children.
Stick around for a an exciting 30-minute introduction to HELIO Kids! Our pediatric manual wheelchair designed to keep up with real kids and real life. We’ll showcase both the lightweight performance of Helio Kids C and the everyday durability of Helio Kids A, giving you versatile solutions to better meet your clients’ mobility needs. You’ll leave with practical insights, key differences, and a clear understanding of which option fits best!
Link to register.
Above and Beyond Re-thinking: Practical Guidelines for Optimizing Pediatric Manual Mobility – CEU Global Webinar with Helio Kids
Date: July 8, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM PDT
Location: Online
Vendor: Motion Composites
Presenters: Christie Hamstra, PT, DPT, ATP/SMS
Description:
A collaborative, team-based approach to pediatric wheelchair prescription is essential, as funding often requires one device to meet diverse needs across environments. This presentation focuses on optimizing manual mobility through intentional component choices. Evidence and pediatric cases show how targeted upgrades can reduce weight, improve self-propulsion efficiency, and promote independence and participation for children.
Stick around for a an exciting 30-minute introduction to HELIO Kids! Our pediatric manual wheelchair designed to keep up with real kids and real life. We’ll showcase both the lightweight performance of Helio Kids C and the everyday durability of Helio Kids A, giving you versatile solutions to better meet your clients’ mobility needs. You’ll leave with practical insights, key differences, and a clear understanding of which option fits best!
Link to register.
August 2026
Dynamic Seating: Providing Movement for Clinical Benefit! (60 minutes)
Date: August 26, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM PDT
Location: Online
Vendor: Motion Composites
Presenters: Michelle Lange, OTR, ABDA, ATP/SMS
Description:
Most wheelchairs and seating systems are static. If the client moves, they will move out of alignment with the seating system and wheelchair frame. Dynamic Seating moves with the client, providing support during movement to maintain the client’s position and provide stability for function. Dynamic components absorb and diffuse force, protecting the wheelchair user from injury and reducing damage to the seating system and wheelchair. Movement also provides sensory input which many clients seek out. Finally, dynamic seating components may improve postural control, stability, and function. Dynamic Seating product features and compatibility with Motion Composites wheelchairs as well as RAZ shower chairs will be addressed.
Link to register.