NCOPE News Feed and Archives
NCOPE is Actively Seeking Board Members – Due 8/31/2026
The NCOPE Board of Directors is seeking nominations to fill a board position for a Class 1 (Clinician) member that will open in January 2027. To nominate yourself or someone else, please use the nomination form linked below. Board members serve 3-year terms and may...
Live in Motion Foundation | Fall Research Opportunities for Residents
Live in Motion Foundation is pleased to share two Fall 2026 research funding opportunities available to O&P residents. We hope you will circulate this information among your residents and encourage qualified candidates to apply. Tamarack Mentored Pilot Research...
Spring Mentored Pilot Research Grants
Award Recipients The Live in Motion Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Spring Mentored Pilot Research Grants. Offered twice annually, this one-year grant program supports clinically relevant, investigator-initiated research in orthotics,...
Advocacy in Action: Finding Your Voice in O&P Early
You don't have to wait until you're an experienced clinician to become an advocate. Whether you're a student or resident just beginning your O&P journey or simply curious about how advocacy works, this interactive fireside chat will show you that advocacy isn't...
Access to Practice Awards
Award Recipients The Access to Practice Professional Development Awards reflects the Live in Motion Foundation’s commitment to strengthening every member of the mobility care team. These awards provide financial support for orthotic and prosthetic assistants and...
2026 NCOPE Larry Lange Awards
Award Recipients The Live in Motion Foundation is proud to announce Kirsten Lucy and Justin Hornung as recipients of the 2026 NCOPE Larry Lange Resident Travel Award. Through this award, each recipient will receive support to attend a national professional conference,...
28×28 Mobility Challenge
Registration is now open for the 3rd Annual 28x28 Mobility Challenge, presented by @on's social impact program, Right to Run! This #DisabilityPrideMonth, we invite you to move for a purpose. From July 1-28, advocates, clinicians, patients, families, athletes, and...
So Everybody Can Move – University of Hartford
On March 11, 2026, Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz visited the University of Hartford to advocate for House Bill 5374, a key piece of legislation aimed at expanding insurance coverage for prosthetic and orthotic devices in Connecticut. Key Objectives of House Bill...