ALL ARE WELCOME

Great minds come together at the ACRM Annual Fall Conference, the place to fuel creative energy, promote innovation and spark collaboration — the kind of collaboration needed to help bring the latest science into practice — faster. If you are coming to ACRM for the first time, welcome to the family! If you are returning to the Conference, welcome home.

INTERPROFESSIONAL

ACRM is about the research and the mix of disciplines and professions. This blend is exclusive to ACRM and is one of the critical ways that — all together — our work improves the lives of those with disabling conditions through interdisciplinary research.

To improve patient care, we need the science from the researchers and to inform and improve the research, we need feedback from the clinicians. ACRM is at the intersection of this essential feedback loop, and this is where you come in. YOU are essential to the discussions and collaborations to help move the field forward.

Your expertise is very important. With a multitude of interprofessional groups at ACRM, including community groups, committees and task forces, we know there are ample opportunities for networking and collaborating to achieve your goals.

PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS

There has been a lot of activity since we last met, and we are excited and ready to share with you the notable improvements. Program Committee and staff have been working to implement exciting enhancements to improve the conference program in the areas of accessibility, inclusivity and recognition.

ACCESSIBILITY 

As we work to improve accessibility in our association, ACRM has worked with presenters on new presentation layouts, worked with the Hilton Anatole on better signage opportunities, and more. ACRM is dedicated to refining the accessibility of the conference and being the most welcoming event in rehabilitation medicine so the cutting-edge research is available to all.

INCLUSIVITY 

ACRM has greatly expanded the ACRM Rehab Expo Night – that’s free and open to the public. This event will now feature a local artist as well as Fireside Chats that connect the public to on-site rehabilitation professionals and experts in their fields, as well as access to the exhibitors who bring the most up-to-date opportunities to learn about rehabilitation technology and medicine.

RECOGNITION 

In addition to these notable improvements, ACRM is debuting a new Equity and Health Research Award and presentation to highlight and honor the incredible work of ACRM members who embrace ACRM’s mission of improving lives and supporting the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation. This award comes in addition to the extensive prestigious ACRM awards, ACRM community group awards, fellows and more.

We can’t wait for you to experience these program enhancements. You may also enjoy our expansive educational program with many new and traditional topic areas and meet our top-caliber powerhouse presenters at our many networking events. This conference is one you will not want to miss!

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS YEAR

ACRM IS PLANNING FOR

• 5 powerful PLENARIES

  • PLENARY I: Shaping Hope: Empowering Minds Through Alzheimer’s Rehabilitation presented by Jeffrey M. Burns, MD, MS

  • PLENARY II: Journey of Rebuilding Identity Following Stroke presented by Debra Meyerson, PhD and Steven A. Zuckerman, MBA

  • PLENARY III: Coulter Award Lectureship — Promoting Rehabilitation as an Essential Health Service Integral to Universal Health Coverage — WHO Rehabilitation 2030 Initiative presented by Alarcos Cieza, MSc, MD, PhD

  • PLENARY IV: Integrating AI and Big Data in Healthcare: Practical Approaches for Rehabilitation Medicine Professionals presented by Andrew D. Delgado, PhD, Mayte Suarez-Farinas, PhD and Aritz Irizar, PhD

  • CLOSING PLENARY: The Voice of Parkinson’s: Evidence for Singing as Medicine presented by Elizabeth L. Stegemöller, PhD, MT-BC

• 600+ scientific papers & digital poster presentations

• 400+ of CME/CEUs available across 13 disciplines

• 100+ exhibit booths

• 15+ SPECIAL symposia

• 10 R13 Grant Fellows

• Enhanced poster presentation environments, including expanded poster stations and improved poster layout that increase opportunity for engagement 
• Opportunity for recognition via the returning Poster Spotlights 
  • Top 30 poster presenters will be allotted one minute each to present a summary of their research during the main conference, immediately following the Plenary on the first full day, plus a scheduled time during the Poster Viewing period in the Poster Hall. 
• Enjoy MORE opportunities for networking and group collaboration 
• Enhanced quality and value of programming, including increased focus in topic area series presentations 
• Additional options for collaboration among conference attendees and speakers 
• Improved experiences in the ACRM EXPO
  • ACRM Rehab Expo Night – Free and Open to the Public featuring:
    • A local artist 
    • Fireside chats 
    • Scavenger Hunt & Raffle with $5000 in prizes 
  • Scientific posters displayed near the EXPO Hall 
  • Exhibitor welcome receptions with food and beverage provided 
  • Daily coffee breaks 
  • Back by popular demand: “Chats with the Experts”
• Breadth and depth of world-class content  
  • Content curated on a high-end platform for a seamless program experience 
  • All conference sessions searchable by topic, course, presenter names, keywords 
  • Casual interactions and moderated discussions of hot topics 
  • Opportunity to ask questions and get immediate answers & take-aways 
  • Natural environment to further network with speakers and other attendees 
• All conference pricing includes the processing of continuing education credits 
  • Apply for credits from the events you attended at the in-person meeting

There will be no shortage of opportunities for networking and fun — a hallmark of ACRM Conferences.

WITH GRATITUDE TO MEMBERS

ACRM would not be the organization it is without its members. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to represent the community in this leadership position. I am honored and grateful for the memories gained during my time as president over the past five years. As I pass the presidential necklace to the incoming president, Fofi Constantinidou, PhD, CCC-SLP, CBIS, FACRM, FASHA, at the conclusion of this year’s Annual Fall Conference. I join previous past presidents in watching ACRM continue to grow and develop while supporting the hardworking members who are the foundation of this organization. I would like to reiterate my immense appreciation for the connections, collaborations, and community that ACRM has provided me with during my tenure as president. 

RECOGNITION TO ACRM PARTNERS

None of this would be possible without the fantastic work of the ACRM Program Committee, led by Anne Deutsch, PhD, FACRM and Brooks Wingo, PhD the outstanding work from hundreds of presenters and staff. This event is made financially possible due in part to the support of our sponsors, exhibitors, advertisers, and Institutional Supporters. Please visit them in the Online Program (ACRM.org/op) and in-person in Dallas.

YOU MATTER AT ACRM

No matter where you are or who you are; no matter where you work, no matter your job status, career stage, educational background, work experience, race, nationality, geographic location, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, immigration and/or disability status, personality, or your religious or political identity — you can rest assured that you are always welcome at ACRM. 

At ACRM, our mission is to improve the lives of those with disabling conditions through interdisciplinary research. While our backgrounds and professional interests are broad and our clinical, educational, scholarship and scientific research talents are many, our best work happens when we collaborate together as diverse teams to curate and disseminate rehabilitation research globally!

REGISTER NOW

If you haven’t already, please register now to secure your spot and the lowest prices of the year. The 6-Day WORLD PASS is the best value, especially if you would like to attend a pre-conference course such as the highly regarded Early Career or Leadership Development Courses.

We look forward to seeing you in Dallas!