American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association

08/29/2025

Thank you to our 2025 National Assembly Title Sponsors!
- ALPS South
- Össur
- American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics
- BionicM
- BOC International
- Spinal Technology
- World Insurance Associates LLC
- O&P Almanac

AOPA extends our gratitude, your partnership and support not only make this event possible but also ensure it continues to be the premier gathering for the O&P profession.

Because of you, the O&P profession will come together in Orlando next week to learn, connect, and innovate—strengthening our community and advancing patient care.

We appreciate your commitment to AOPA and to the future of O&P.

08/27/2025

Join us for the So Every Body Can Move Activation Celebration during AOPA’s 2025 National Assembly in Orlando!

Thursday, September 4
6:30 – 9:00 pm

Come celebrate, connect, and make an impact as we:
- Honor the community powering this national mobility movement
- Celebrate a year of advocacy wins
- Spotlight SEBCM Florida’s legislative push
- Get ready for the next wave of action

Enjoy drinks, light hors d’oeuvres, inspiring speakers, and powerful stories that will leave you fired up for what’s ahead.

Admission is $60
100% of proceeds support So Every BODY Can Move's mission

Be part of the movement. Help us launch the next chapter!

Register at https://charity.pledgeit.org/2025ActivationCelebration

08/26/2025

Join AOPA and the O&P community in Orlando, next week, September 3–6 for the 2025 National Assembly. If you’ve been meaning to register—now’s the time!

Here’s what you can’t miss:
- World-class education across clinical, business, technical, pedorthic & digital tracks
- Earn up to 34 ABC & 36 BOC CEs onsite and 50 more virtually with full-conference registration
- Innovation on display: 160+ exhibitors and the New Product Showcase
- Hands-on learning: pedorthic/technical lab, digital care showcase, pre- & post-show workshops, Ask Me Anything expert tables
- Networking events: Rolling Out the Boardwalk: Welcome to Orlando Reception, Women in O&P Luncheon (10th Anniversary – supports Paddy Rossbach Youth Camp), Research Mixer (supports O&P Foundation), and So Every BODY Can Move Activation Celebration (supports SEBCM)

Already registered? Plan your schedule at AOPAassembly.org and let us know what you are most looking forward to.

Not yet registered? Don’t wait—register today! https://aopa.omnievent.com/2025/step-1-prelim

08/22/2025

We’re less than TWO WEEKS away from AOPA’s 2025 National Assembly in Orlando, September 3–6!

Watch this special message from AOPA’s Executive Director, Teri Kuffel, JD.

Here’s what’s waiting for you in Orlando:
- World-class education across clinical, business, technical, pedorthic, and digital tracks (earn up to 34 ABC and 36 BOC credits onsite + 50 credits virtually for full-conference registrants!)
- Cutting-edge innovation in the Exhibit Hall and our New Product Showcase
- Networking that matters — from the Welcome Reception to the Women in O&P Luncheon, Research Mixer supporting the O&P Foundation, to the So Every BODY Can Move Activation Celebration

Whether you’re coming to learn, connect, or explore the latest in O&P innovation, the 2025 National Assembly has it all.

Already registered? Start planning your schedule: AOPAassembly.org

Not registered yet? Don’t wait — there’s still time! Register today: https://aopa.omnievent.com/2025/step-1-prelim

08/21/2025

Who’s ready for AOPA’s 2025 National Assembly, September 3–6 in Orlando? It is right around the corner!

The July August O&P Almanac is your exclusive guide to the must-see exhibitors and sponsors and special events you won’t want to miss.

There is a also a feature on the digital transformation reshaping O&P—from 3D printing to digital workflows.

Plus, updates from AOPA on leadership changes, strategy, the Medicare O&P Patient-Centered Care Act, and So Every BODY Can Move.

Dig into all this issue has to offer and get excited about the 2025 National Assembly!

https://issuu.com/americanoandp/docs/july_august_2025_o_p_almanac

08/20/2025

Calling all New Yorkers, your help is needed!

Thousands of New Yorkers with Medicaid Managed Care don’t have the same access to life-changing O&P care as those with other insurance.

S1616/A2520 would fix this by requiring Managed Care plans to reimburse providers at least at the published Medicaid fee schedule—ensuring parity across DMEPOS services.

The bill passed both chambers unanimously, but it needs your voice to become law.

Take action today, send a message to your state legislators, the primary bill sponsors, and Governor Hochul’s office: https://p2a.co/pFji831

08/20/2025

Congratulations to The Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research Spring 2025 Mentored Pilot Grant recipients!

🌟 CONGRATULATIONS 🌟

The O&P Foundation is proud to announce the Spring 2025 Mentored Pilot Grant recipients - Myrriah Laine Dyreson and Julie Ferrell-Olson.
We are thrilled to support these committed young investigators and their clinically relevant work!

🔹 Learn More: https://oandpfoundation.org/2025-spring-mentored-pilot-research-grant-recipients-announced/

🔹 Support our programs: https://oandpfoundation.networkforgood.com/projects/250266-website-donations

08/19/2025

If you are attending the 2025 National Assembly or aren't but live in the Orlando area, consider registering for this Pre-Show Workshop hosted by Trulife.

If you are already registered for the National Assembly, add it to your registration: https://aopa.wufoo.com/forms/xie9ppi0bvfwu1/

If you are not registered for the National Assembly yet, register here: https://aopa.omnievent.com/2025/step-1-prelim

The 2025 American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly is just around the corner!

On Wednesday, September 3, at 1 p.m. ET our friends at Trulife will be hosting a pre-show workshop: Providing Breastcare Fitting in an O&P Facility in 2025 and Beyond.

This interactive session will provide guidance on adding post-mastectomy care to your O&P offerings, from building inventory to marketing and community outreach.

Explore the full schedule: loom.ly/LqnWdOo

08/19/2025

Help protect patients. Support O&P.

Tell Congress to pass the Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act (S. 2329 | H.R. 4475).

Add your voice now: https://p2a.co/WH49QVi

Your Voice Matters—Take Action Today!

Help AOPA protect patient access and preserve the integrity of O&P care, ask your Members of Congress to support the Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act S. 2329| H.R. 4475.

This bipartisan bill will:
- End drop shipping of custom orthoses/prostheses
- Exempt O&P from flawed competitive bidding
- Ensure timely access to replacement custom orthoses

Please take a few minutes to send a message to your Senators and Representative now—and personalize it with your story as a clinician, manufacturer, patient, or advocate.

After sending, use the automated X tool to tag your Members of Congress and amplify your message!

Take action here: https://p2a.co/WH49QVi

08/18/2025

Congratulations to The Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research newly named Board of Directors for 2025-2026!

AOPA looks forward to continuing to work together to advance education, research, and clinical practice in the profession.

⭐ We are proud to introduce the 2025–26 Board of Directors ⭐

Our governance year begins October 1st, with each Director serving a three-year term dedicated to advancing the O&P Foundation’s mission to support education, research, and clinical practice in orthotics, prosthetics, and pedorthics.

We look forward to the leadership, expertise, and vision this Board will bring as we work together to create meaningful impact across the profession.

🔹 About our Board: https://oandpfoundation.org/welcome-op-foundation-2025-26-board-of-directors/

🔹 About the O&P Foundation: https://oandpfoundation.org/

08/15/2025

Want to help grow the O&P profession? Take a few minutes to learn about What Is POP and how you can get involved.

As a new school year quickly approaches, it’s the perfect time to connect with students and encourage them to explore POP career paths.

Get involved and find resources like downloadable presentations, multimedia, and paper handouts to support your outreach at https://ow.ly/8MP350Wu6Hw.