ISPO is seeking nominations for candidates to serve on the Executive Board for the 2027–2029 biennium. This is an opportunity for eligible members (members in good standing) to put themselves…
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Every year, International Prosthetics and Orthotics Day (IPOD) gives our global community a moment to pause and celebrate what makes this field extraordinary: the people in it. For IPOD 2026,…
On 2 September, the United Nations General Assembly adopted, by consensus, its first-ever resolution dedicated entirely to Access to Assistive Technology (A/80/L.110). For the 2.5 billion people worldwide who need…
Nominations for the ISPO Executive Board 2027–2029 will close at 23:59 UTC on 22 September 2026. This is the only opportunity for National Member Societies to nominate candidates for the 2027–2029 Executive Board….
ISPO is excited to announce that applications are now open for participation grants for the ISPO 21st World Congress being held in March 2027 in Bangkok, Thailand. ISPO’s participation grants…
ISPO is pleased to announce the publication of a new report, “The LEADr & COMPASSr: Development, Evidence and Readiness for Implementation.” Based on a pilot study involving 121 people with lower limb…
Background Following the Global Educators Meeting (GEM) in 2018, a group of dedicated individuals serving as the Ongoing Activities Subcommittee of the GEM Subcommittee sought to create a space for…
The International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) is delighted to announce that ISPO Canada has been selected to host the 22nd ISPO World Congress in 2029. The decision follows…
Following the incredible success of ISPO’s 2026 Global Educators Meeting (GEM) in Bangkok, Thailand, we are thrilled to officially announce the destination for our next gathering. In 2028, the global…
This year’s theme celebrates the individuals, communities, and professionals who drive innovation, collaboration, and impact across the global prosthetics and orthotics sector. From users and caregivers to clinicians, technicians, educators,…
Each year on International Wheelchair Day, celebrated on 1 March, people around the world come together to recognize the positive impact that wheelchairs have on the lives of millions of individuals….
As we begin 2026, I would like to thank you for the strength, generosity, and collaboration that define the ISPO community. 2025 was a meaningful year, marked by a successful…
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