National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE)

06/17/2026

Where’s JIM? He spent an awesome day with these soon-to- be graduating students at Baylor College of Medicine. Wow, what a ton of great questions they had!!! See you all at the exams! ABC

06/17/2026

🏃‍♀️‍➡️Register NOW!

Registration is now open for the 3rd Annual 28x28 Mobility Challenge, presented by ‘s social impact program, Right to Run!

This , we invite you to move for a purpose.

From July 1-28, advocates, clinicians, patients, families, athletes, and allies from across the country will come together to advance access to movement and mobility for the disability community.

The challenge is simple: Commit to moving at least 28 minutes a day for 28 days throughout July.

Walk. Run. Roll. Dance. Swim. Lift. Stretch.

Every minute. Every movement. Every BODY.

Last year, more than 1,300 participants from across the country moved over 50,000 miles and raised more than $160,000 to support disability rights and to create access to life-changing prosthetic and orthotic care for physical activity, wellbeing and full independence

This year, we’re aiming even higher: 1,500 participants, 100+ teams, representation from all 50 states, and $175,000 raised to help make movement a human right.

Register Now: https://charity.pledgeit.org/28x28MobilityChallenge 

New to the challenge and want to learn more before signing up?

Join one of our upcoming virtual information sessions to learn how to register, build or join a team, maximize your fundraising impact, and connect with a community dedicated to making movement a human right.

Pre 28x28 Mobility Challenge Info Sessions:
Option 1: Wednesday, June 10th at 1pm ET
https://amputee-coalition.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DgvSkyrkTtuYJMkGpsXlPA 

Option 2: Friday, June 12th at 1pm ET 
https://amputee-coalition.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lno-ue_LT8-7c9PnTwUNtg 

Move. Connect. Advocate. Make a difference.

Register today for the 3rd Annual :
https://charity.pledgeit.org/28x28MobilityChallenge

06/10/2026

📣 The O&P Workforce Survey is launching soon!

NCOPE and the Center for Health Workforce Studies, is conducting a national workforce study focused on orthotists-prosthetists, assistants, fitters, and technicians.

This study will analyze the supply, demand, and distribution of our workforce to guide the future of O&P policy and planning. 📈

Your responses = real data for staffing and benchmarking
Stronger advocacy and reimbursement decisions
Improve the pipeline for the future of the profession

If you receive a survey link, please complete it. Your participation drives impact!

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06/03/2026

‼️ Funding Alert from The International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO)!

🌍 The Global Educators Meeting (GEM) Ongoing Activities Subcommittee seeks to provide funding of up to € 8,000 for up to 15 months to investigators exploring prosthetic and orthotic education. This Education Research Fund is dedicated to supporting innovative research that can help to enhance prosthetic and orthotic training programs, as well as foster educational program development and resources globally.

📆 Proposals Due: September 1, 2026

💡 Learn more: https://buff.ly/y0NIW9N

05/25/2026

🎓 Invest in Your Future. Expand Access to Care.

The Access to Care Scholarships from the Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation are designed to support the next generation of O&P Assistants and Pedorthists on their path to certification.

💸 $5,000 scholarships available
👣 For those pursuing COA, CPA, CPOA, or CPed credentials
📚 Supports education, training, and clinical requirements

These scholarships help remove financial barriers, strengthen the workforce, and ensure more patients receive timely, high-quality, evidence-based care.

📅 Apply May 5 – June 2, 2026

Build your skills. Advance your career. Make a greater impact in OP&P.

Apply Now: https://buff.ly/iTBlQZ4

05/18/2026

🚀 Elevate Care. Lead with Quality.

The OP&P Healthcare Quality Fellowship is here—supporting orthotics, prosthetics, and pedorthics professionals in advancing their expertise in healthcare quality and process improvement.

💸 Funding opportunities:
🔹 $2,000 for professional credentials in healthcare quality or process improvement
🔹 $5,000 for certificate or graduate-level programs

Open to all OP&P professionals, this fellowship is designed to build leaders who drive better outcomes, stronger systems, and value-based patient care across the field.

📅 Applications accepted May 5 – June 2, 2026

Be part of the movement shaping the future of high-quality, evidence-based care in OP&P.

Apply Now: https://buff.ly/RW29QGl

05/11/2026

🌟 Advance Your Practice. Expand Your Impact.

The Access to Practice | Professional Development Awards from the Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research are designed to support certified clinical professionals in growing their skills, building meaningful connections, and elevating patient care.

In partnership with leading organizations like AAOP, AOPA, and PFA, these awards provide funding to attend top national conferences in orthotics, prosthetics, and pedorthics.

💸 What’s included:
🔹 O&P Assistants: $2,000 tax-free stipend per conference
🔹 Pedorthists: $2,000 tax-free stipend per conference

From hands-on learning to networking with leaders in the field, this is your opportunity to invest in your future—and the care you provide every day.

📢 Don’t miss your chance to grow, connect, and lead in O&P!

Apply NOW: https://buff.ly/9HM483Q

05/04/2026

🚨 New Funding Opportunities Launch TOMORROW!

The Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research is opening a new application cycle with exciting opportunities to support the future of O&P!

These programs focus on:
🔹 Workforce development for O&P assistants & pedorthists
🔹 Professional growth and education
🔹 Healthcare quality & process improvement initiatives

With clinical staffing shortages impacting access to care, these opportunities are designed to strengthen the pipeline and improve patient outcomes across the profession.

📅 Applications open May 5 – June 2, 2026

🔗 Learn more and apply:
https://buff.ly/Ir1dtB6

05/01/2026

⏰️ This coming Monday, May 4th is the DUE DATE to apply for the Larry Lange Resident Travel Award! We can't wait to see how our residents are impacting our field. If you haven't submitted yet, NOW is the time!

Website Information: https://buff.ly/sQUlYt4
Program Details: https://buff.ly/a5N3rpt
Application Portal: https://buff.ly/4oZ7E1W

04/22/2026

🚀 Shaping the Future of O&P Advocacy!

The energy at last week’s AOPA Policy Forum was absolutely electric! A massive thank you to all the incredible students who stepped up, spoke out, and showed up to represent the future of our profession.

NCOPE joined forces with our partners at ABC, AAOP, NAAOP, and AOPA to sponsor 13 of our students and they were able to connect, collaborate, and debrief on their experiences on the Hill. Seeing the next generation of clinicians engaged in advocacy is what it’s all about!

Calling all 2026 Policy Forum students and residents: We want to hear from you! Drop a ❤️ and comment below to tell us:

What was your biggest "aha!" moment?

What was your favorite part of the experience?

Let’s keep this momentum going! 🗣️⚖️