Wheelchair Seating & Positioning Webinar Series

Note: There are two webinars in this series. At registration, you will be asked to select from Part I only, Part II only or the Combo that includes both webinars at a discounted rate. 

LIVE WEBINAR DATES AND TIMES
Part I: Optimizing Function & Participation Through Foundational Review of Wheelchair Seating & Positioning - Thursday, February 19, 2026 4-5:30 PM CT 

Part II: Driving Towards Better Outcomes: Advancing Power Mobility for Wheelchair Users - Thursday, March 12, 2026 4-5:30 PM CT 

INSTRUCTORS (click on the name below to read faculty bio)
Corrie Abegglen, MSPT
Anna Gonzales-Hindelang PT, DPT, NCS

DESCRIPTIONS:
Part I: Optimizing Function & Participation Through Foundational Review of Wheelchair Seating & Positioning - This webinar provides an overview of the decision-making process involved in wheelchair recommendations for varying diagnoses and various levels of spinal cord injury through application-based clinical examples. Due to the highly individualized process of wheelchair prescription, this webinar will examine the various types of wheelchairs and postural supports available as well as discussing the benefits and challenges of each wheelchair.

Part II: Driving Towards Better Outcomes: Advancing Power Mobility for Wheelchair Users - This webinar expands on essential principles of individualized wheelchair seating and positioning, with a focus on power add-on, power assist for manual wheelchair mobility and alternative drive controls for power wheelchair users. Through detailed case examples, this session will highlight the importance of appropriate positioning and informed decision-making in selecting appropriate seating systems.

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will be present during the live webinar in its entirety and complete an attendance verification and feedback survey in the Academy Learning Portal within one month of the live air date. If you are unable to attend the live event, you will be automatically enrolled in the on-demand version.  The on-demand version will be available six weeks after the live broadcast.

AUDIENCE
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Accreditation Information - Click Here for Part I

Accreditation Information - Click Here for Part II

Disclosures: 
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OTR/L Has nothing to disclose.
Selah Bustamante, MSN, RN, CRRN Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Legreid, MSN, RN, CRRN, NPD-BC Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Corrie Abegglen, MSPT Has nothing to disclose.
Anna Gonzales-Hindelang PT, DPT, NCS Has nothing to disclose.

ACADEMY POLICIES
For a complete list of Academy policies and technology requirements, click here.