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The 2025 Rifton Conference

A gathering of leading minds in pediatric rehabilitation

| July 2025

rifton pacer gait trainer schoolWe're looking forward to welcoming all of you to Rifton headquarters on October 8, 2025. Each of you have been invited because of your expertise in pediatric rehabilitation. We're looking forward to a full day of focused discussions, product showcases, and engaging with colleagues across disciplines. Together, we'll explore the future of pediatric therapy and how we at Rifton can support the needs of children and clinicians.

Where?

103 Woodcrest Drive, Rifton NY 12471

When?

October 8, 2025

Travel

Albany International Airport (ALB) and Newark (EWR) are the closest airports. 

Lodging

Rifton will be booking a block of rooms at a nearby hotel. Details coming shortly.

Agenda

8:00–8:30 AM: Registration & Breakfast

8:30–9:00 AM: Welcome & Introduction

9:00–10:00 AM: Factory Tour

10:00–10:15 AM: Break

10:15–12:00 PM: Panel Discussions

We'll be reaching out to attendees to participate in these panels. Let us know if there is a particular panel you would like to join.

  • "From Research to Practice: What Early Intervention Evidence Means for Clinicians" – Trends in Early Intervention Research
  • "Innovation vs. Evidence: Evaluating New Tech in Pediatric Rehab" – Emerging Technologies in Pediatric Rehabilitation
  • "Technology-Enhanced Assessment: The Future of Early Identification" – Digital Screening and Diagnostic Innovations
  • "Neurodiversity-Affirming Care: Balancing Effectiveness with Compassion" – Evolving Autism Intervention Approaches
  • "Bridging the Gap: Identifying and Solving Access Barriers" – Addressing Unmet Needs in Pediatric Rehabilitation
  • "From Innovation to Implementation: What Makes Therapists Embrace New Technologies" – Technology Adoption and Professional Development

12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch

1:00–2:15 PM: Product Demonstrations & Hands-on Experience

2:15–2:30 PM: Break

2:30–4:15 PM: Feedback on Product Design

4:15–5:15 PM: Reception & Clinical Advisory Board Introduction

5:15–6:30 PM: Informal BBQ and Closing

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