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2026 Academy TODAY Webinar Series: Fabrication Sciences

Thursday, October 29, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EDT)
Virtual event access will be sent to the email address used for registration 1–3 business days before the webinar.
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Category: Webinars
Fabrication Sciences Society

Fabrication Sciences in Focus: Materials, Methods, and Global Impact in O&P

  • October 29, 2026
  • 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (EDT)
  • 60 Minutes

This webinar brings together four perspectives spanning the full scope of O&P fabrication, from grassroots, resource-conscious device design to advanced material science, standardized central fabrication workflows, and a clinical case demonstrating fabrication's role in patient outcomes.

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Featured Speakers

Meet the Presenters

Lindi Mitsou headshot

Lindi Mitsou, MSPO, CPO

Co-Chair, Fabrication Sciences Society

Moderator
Cassandra Delgado headshot

Cassandra Delgado, MSPO, CPO

Clinical Director, Coyote Prosthetics and Orthotics

Ben Hogan headshot

Ben Hogan, CPO

Mary Free Bed Hospital, Michigan

Scott Moore headshot

Scott A. Moore

Sr. Business Development Manager – Orthotics, Prosthetics, & Podiatry, Curbell Plastics - O&P

Liliana Heyd headshot

Liliana Heyd, MSPO

O&P Resident

Learning Objectives

What You’ll Take Away

Upon completion of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

  1. Describe how a bicycle-frame-based prosthetic design can serve as a functional, low-cost alternative for individuals without access to traditional prosthetic services in resource-limited settings.
  2. Identify the material properties and common processing challenges associated with thermoplastic materials used in O&P fabrication, including strategies to improve consistency and reduce fabrication errors.
  3. Explain evidence-based strategies, including standardized operating procedures and digital workflows, for improving efficiency, consistency, and cost-effectiveness in central fabrication.
  4. Discuss the clinical considerations and design elements of elevated vacuum suspension systems, including their application and benefits for patients with diabetes and dysvascular amputation.
Turn Reading Into Real-World Learning

The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists invites clinicians and O&P professionals to experience Academy TODAY in a more interactive way. This webinar series expands on the publication’s valuable content, creating space to explore the research, ask questions, and connect it directly to clinical practice.

Hear from Academy TODAY authors and Academy Fellows as they unpack key findings, share professional insight, and discuss practical applications of work emerging from the Academy’s Scientific Societies.

    Why Attend
    One Hour. Four Good Reasons.

    Focused Education for Professionals Who Want Useful Takeaways

    CEU

    Earn Continuing Education Credit

    Build your knowledge through a concise, evidence-based session designed around the needs of O&P professionals.

    Q&A

    Go Straight to the Source

    Hear directly from Academy TODAY authors, then bring your own questions to the live discussion.

    O&P

    Strengthen Your Practice

    Explore current patient care strategies, clinical perspectives, and innovations with practical relevance.

    AAOP

    Experience the Academy

    Members deepen the value of their educational resources, while non-members get a firsthand look at what the Academy offers.

    What to Expect
    A Clear Path From Evidence to Application

    Each session is designed to be focused, useful, and connected to the realities of O&P care.

    Part 01 Hear the Research

    Authors distill the central ideas and findings from their published work.

    Part 02 Join the Conversation

    Academy Fellows guide the discussion and connect the topic to the profession.

    Part 03 Ask and Apply

    Use the live Q&A to explore how the ideas may translate into everyday practice.

    • Moderated by respected Academy Fellows
    • Presented by Academy TODAY authors
    • Connected to Scientific Society scholarships
    • Built around practical clinical education
    Make Your Next Hour Count

    Expand your knowledge, connect with colleagues, and leave with ideas that can strengthen your practice and patient care.

    Reserve Your Spot
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    Registration Details

    Easy to Join. Worth the Hour.

    Academy Members Free
    Non-Members $35
    Earn 1.25 CEUs

    Complete the post-webinar quiz to receive continuing education credit.

    Complimentary Publication

    All attendees will receive a complimentary copy of Academy TODAY.

    More program information is coming soon.

    Questions? Emma Laws, M.Ed.
    Education Specialistelaws@oandp.org

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    Emma Laws

    Emma Laws

    Education Specialist

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