Clinician Task Force

We just wrapped up the Abilities International Accessibility Conference in Chicago and we're still buzzing from all the connections and hands-on learning with industry leaders. We're keeping the fire burning with these expert resources and organizations to tap into to learn more about CRT and accessibility. Visit our webpage and connect with us to keep the CRT conversation burning bright! Link in bio 💙

This week Theresa Berner and Jill Sparacio represented the CTF at the 2026 Congressional CRT Product Expo and Leadership Summit on Capital Hill. Standing alongside partners across the Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) community, they met directly with members of Congress and their staff to showcase CRT products and engage in conversations for policy to protect access. Advocacy for access and coverage for CRT is at the core of the mission of the CTF. We hope to continue to engage with all stakeholders in an united effort to ensure all individuals have access to the technology that they deserve.

CTF members in attendance included: Julie Piriano, Jessica Presperin Pedersen, Jill Sparacio, Theresa Berner and Ashley Detterbeck.

Celebrating Occupational Therapy Month! 🎉

This month we're honoring the incredible Occupational Therapists whose work creates life-changing opportunities for patients & clients and inspires the next generation of innovators in complex rehabilitation technology.

Student spotlight: Kyle Harris just wrapped up his OT capstone experience at with CTF member Stephanie Cooley, OTR/L, ATP. Kyle told us "It makes me smile hearing stories of how individuals plan to use their chair to see their kids or grandkids run a race, play in a sport, or see them perform. Knowing that the equipment we work to provide allows people to engage and participate in the things that bring them joy in their life is the greatest reward of the work we do.”

Thank you to all occupational therapy professionals who are shaping tomorrow's healthcare solutions and impacting the patients and clients you serve!



Image: Kyle Harris, 3rd year occupational therapy student at The Ohio State University and Ryan Burnett PT, DPT, ATP are pictured utilizing a stair climbing PMD in a stairwell at Dodd Rehabilitation Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Members Act Now!
The proposed changes to Local Coverage Determination language threatens to limit power seat elevation (K0830, K0831) coverage and deny medically necessary equipment for beneficiaries who use a Group 2 power wheelchair. Please share with your clients, suppliers, clinicians and reps and submit your story today to protect access and coverage of technology invaluable to independence, safety and health. For more information about the benefits of power seat elevation, see RESNA position statement (2020) and Policy Analysis on Power Seat Elevation Systems (Masselink et al, 2022) on the CTF website. Stay tuned for a letter from the CTF coming soon.

Email your comments to PMDRecon@noridiancom by midnight on April 4th!

Day 2 at Abilities International is officially in the books! Looks like a wheelie good time was had by all! ☺️ 👩🏼‍🦽

Members of the CTF gathered to collaborate with industry partners to provide education and network with clinicians at the first conference in LA!