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Mission and Vision ISPO is a global interdisciplinary organization improving the quality of life for persons who may benefit from prosthetic, orthotic, mobility and assistive devices by: –Promoting research and evidence based practice –Facilitating innovative and appropriate technology development –Education programs, certification of courses and pathways –Publishing –Cooperation and exchange of information worldwide Vision ISPO contributes to a world where all persons have equal opportunity for full participation in society. 3

Origins For 40 years, ISPO – has provided an effective platform for the exchange and communication on all aspects of the science and practice associated with the provision of prosthetic and orthotic care, rehabilitation engineering and related areas. 4

ISPO is Global… More than 50 Member Societies Over 3,000 members In more than 100 countries 5

Multidisciplinary ISPO members are: –prosthetists and orthotists, prosthetic and orthotic technicians –orthopedic surgeons, rehabilitation doctors –physiotherapists, occupational therapists –orthopedic shoemakers, nurses –biomechanical/rehabilitation engineers –all people and organizations who support ISPO’s mission & goals 6

Activities Learn ISPO encourages, supports and coordinates education and training Exchange ISPO facilitates exchange of information, sharing of knowledge & experience and promotes and guides research, development and evaluation Support ISPO fosters efforts in all parts of the world to improve Prosthetic & Orthotic care 7

Learn – Education - Certification In collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), ISPO has developed criteria for education and training of: Category I ProfessionalsProsthetist/Orthotist, Orthopedic Engineer (or equivalent) Category II ProfessionalsOrthopedic Technologist (or equivalent) 8

Learn – Education - Evaluation ISPO: Evaluates educational programs and associated professional pathways offered by schools and training institutions around the world against its standards, and provides recognition for Category I and II levels. Compiles and reviews practice guidelines for Prosthetic & Orthotic professionals through education symposia, curriculum updating, material and product evaluation and classification. 9

Learn – Education - Accreditation School Evaluations Prosthetic and Orthotic schools and/or related pathways to professional recognition (Cat I and Cat II) e.g: evaluation of entry requirements, teaching content, quality and administrative procedures Possible outcomes: –Advice on reaching required standards –Recognition for a determined period of time (normally 3 years for Cat II and 5 years for Cat I) –Renewal of recognition for an additional period 10

Exchange – Events ISPO organizes: - consensus conferences - short courses - workshops and consultative meetings - world congresses To foster debate, exchange of information and cooperation, To advance research and evidence based practice, To facilitate development of innovative and appropriate technology 11

Exchange – Events – Courses Short Courses, Workshops and Consultative Meetings Format: 3 to 5 days, forum for updated information on a specific topic, may have a didactic and practical component. Latest: Management of Cerebral Palsy, Indonesia (2011); Amputation Surgery and Prosthetics, Iran (2011) Consensus Conferences Format: Literature survey, presentations by recognized experts, syndicate discussions, plenary discussions, consensus statement, final report Latest: Consensus Conference on Recent Developments in Healthcare for Cerebral Palsy, Oxford, UK (2008) 12

Exchange –Events – World Congresses World Congresses Format: Invited and free paper presentations, instructional courses, specialists forum, symposia, poster sessions, industry exhibition, product showcases 1974Montreux, France1998Amsterdam, Netherlands 1977New York City, NY, USA2001Glasgow, UK 1980Bologna, Italy 2004Hong Kong 1983London, UK 2007Vancouver, Canada 1986Copenhagen, Denmark2010Leipzig, Germany 1989 Kobe, Japan2013Hyderabad, India 1992Chicago, IL, USA 2015Lyon, France 1995Melbourne, Australia 13

Exchange –Events – World Congresses 14

Exchange –Events – World Congresses Next: 15

Exchange – Publications Prosthetics and Orthotics International (POI) –The Society’s journal since 1977 –Published quarterly –Major scientific publication in our field –Free to ISPO members, including online access –Peer reviewed –Includes editorials, reviews, submitted papers, special editions, supplements –2010 Impact Factor: –Print run: over 3,000 copies –New Editor and Publisher since

Exchange – Publications Course and conference reports, guidelines, and other reports and publications Member and partner communications: –Monthly electronic newsletter (ISPO eUpdate) –ISPO website: –Social media (LinkedIn, etc.) 17

Support ISPO advocates empowering Prosthetic & Orthotic professionals and local rehabilitation workers via community based rehabilitation (CBR) strategies. Activities include: -training of local Prosthetic & Orthotic and rehabilitation personnel, -support to persons with disabilities and the wider community regarding treatment, preparation for the fitting and use of prosthetic & orthotic devices, reintegration of patients into society. 18

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Structure 20 International Committee Executive Board Elects ISPO Office/ Staff Directs Committees (Standing & ad hoc) International Consultants Task Officers Appoints

International Committee 21 Consist of representatives of Member Societies of ISPO plus members of the Executive Board, Task Officers and International Consultants. Only Member Society representatives on this committee have voting rights. Sets policies, appoints and oversees the activities of the Executive Board. Executive Board The Executive Board is responsible for the daily management of the Society within the framework set by the International Committee and the limits established by the Constitution.

Executive Board 22

Executive Board 23 President: Jan H.B. Geertzen (The Netherlands) President-Elect: Bengt Soderberg (Sweden) Immediate Past President: Dan Blocka (Canada) Treasurer:Mads Harbo (Denmark) Board Members: Margaret Hodge (Australia) Rosie Jované C. (Panama/USA) Takaaki Chin (Japan) Rajiv S. Hanspal (UK) H.H. Kwan (Hong Kong) Harmen Van der Linde (The Netherlands)

Committees (Standing and ad hoc) As per Constitution or appointment, the Executive Board conducts business through committees Standing Committees: -Finance Committee -Education Committee -Protocol Committee -Scientific Committee 24 Ad Hoc Committees: -Courses Committee -Membership and Marketing Committee -Publications Committee -World Congress Committee -USAID Steering Committee

Appointed to deal with matters like: standards, evaluation of Prosthetic & Orthotic technology, consumer affairs, organisation of courses, etc. International Consultants Appointed to recruit new members in regions and encourage creation of MS, promote regional networking and activities, etc. 25 Task Officers

ISPO Grant Supported Activities (US Agency for International Development) Grants awarded by the Leahy War Victims Fund support various ISPO activities, including: –System and component evaluation (e.g field testing of foot designs and prosthesis) –Scholarships: 2011: 40 individual scholarships for Category I and II training in ISPO recognized schools. 26

Co-operations and Partnerships ISPO is an international advisory body interacting with other international and national agencies. ISPO is in: special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations special collaborative status with USAID official relations with the World Health Organization special collaborative status with many international organisations including the International Committee of the Red Cross 27

Membership Member Societies Formed by at least five individual members in a (national and regional)given country or region who meet the full requirements set out in the ISPO Constitution and Bylaws Individual MembersFor countries without a member society Associate Members Institutional Members: Colleges, Universities, research centers, etc. Student Members:Full-time students in ISPO recognized programs Sponsoring Members: Individuals, companies, organizations providing financial support beyond membership fees Affiliate Members: Other organizations whose interests and activities are consistent with ISPO’s Mission and Goals. 28

Membership As an ISPO member you: take advantage of immediate access to the worldwide ISPO community network enjoy exposure to highest level of international expertise and keep abreast of latest developments in the field contribute to ISPO’s Mission by supporting ISPO’s various training activities in developing and developed countries benefit from or promote quality training thanks to tailored courses, workshops and conferences contribute to advancing research, clinical practice and technical developments by participating in debates and congresses organized around the globe 29

Membership Benefits ISPO members benefit from: A free subscription to Prosthetics and Orthotics International (POI), the leading international scientific publication in the field of prosthetics and orthotics Reduced registration fees at ISPO events: ISPO world congresses, national congresses, workshops, seminars and other professional activities Receiving ISPO’s eUpdates every month Access to ISPO exclusive online services Voting rights and eligibility to serve on ISPO committees and taskforces 30

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