Dr. Susanne Eichholz-Klein, Managing Director of IFH Cologne, will open the program at TREFFPUNKT REHACARE on Wednesday. In her presentation, she will shed light on the medical supply market in figures – a contribution to the focus topic of medical supply stores, which is being organized in cooperation with GesundheitsProfi.

Presentation: The medical supply market in figures
Focus: Medical supply stores | in cooperation with GesundheitsProfi

When? Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 10:30 a.m.
Language? German
Where? Hall 6/G33, TREFFPUNKT REHACARE

Stella Möllenbeck, Health Economics Manager at Permobil and RehaKIND consultant, presents the Power Platform – a new solution for intuitive programming of electric wheelchairs. With the help of an app and the BOB model ("Biomechanics Of Body"), movement sequences can be adjusted precisely, comprehensively, and in collaboration with users.

Presentation: Innovative and intuitive electric wheelchair programming with the Permobil Power Platform

When? Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 12:00 p.m.
Language? German
Where? Hall 4/J03, PRODUCTS & NEWS @REHACARE

Raúl Krauthausen is an activist who campaigns for inclusion and accessibility. In his talk, he emphasizes the importance of genuine encounters and critical engagement with current inclusion issues—beyond mere theory and fine-sounding platitudes.

Presentation: It's all about the encounter!

When? Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 1:00 p.m.
Language? German
Where? Hall 4/J03, PRODUCTS & NEWS @REHACARE

The presentation by lawyer Anna Mehlmann (Special Needs law firm) will focus on rights, entitlements, and options for action, as well as the approval process for medical aids. She will also highlight obstacles in the approval process.

Presentation: Patient rights in the provision of medical aids
Focus: Provision of medical aids | in cooperation with BVMed

When? Thursday, September 18, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Language? German
Where? Hall 6/G33, TREFFPUNKT REHACARE

Bettina Haberl, Head of Marketing and Communications at Help-24, presents the FreedomChair DE09 – the first divisible and air-transportable XL electric wheelchair. It can be dismantled into two handy parts and is easy to transport thanks to its air-transportable batteries. The presentation shows how modern mobility is also possible in XL.

Presentation: An XL wheelchair on an airplane?! The separable FreedomChair DE09 makes it possible.

When? Thursday, September 18, 2025, 12:00 p.m.
Language? German
Where? Hall 4/J03, PRODUCTS & NEWS @REHACARE

Henrik Wolter, founder of EinfachFon, presents EinfachFon Plus in collaboration with Bo-Mobile GmbH – a smartphone that is particularly easy to use for people with disabilities. It can be customized to suit individual needs, from full functionality to a single screen with photo contacts, thus supporting digital participation in everyday life.

Presentation: The EinfachFon Plus smartphone – digital inclusion for a more independent life

When? Thursday, September 18, 2025, 12:40 p.m.
Language? German
Where? Hall 4/J03, PRODUCTS & NEWS @REHACARE

Cara Gröntgen, Inside Sales Manager at ergoflix Group GmbH, presents the new ergoflix LX 2025. The foldable electric wheelchair impresses with its compact design, comfort, and modern styling. The latest features will be presented at REHACARE, making the wheelchair a practical companion for everyday use and travel.

Presentation: ergoflix LX 2025: Foldable electric wheelchair now with new features

When? Friday, September 19, 2025, 11:20 a.m.
Language? German
Where? Hall 4/J03, PRODUCTS & NEWS @REHACARE

Dr. Dirk Albrecht, CEO of Contilia GmbH, presents the concept of mobile geriatric rehabilitation. This involves providing older people with targeted therapies in their own homes – from physiotherapy and speech therapy to care advice. The aim is to strengthen independence and quality of life and delay inpatient care for as long as possible.

Presentation: Geriatrics at home – with a focus on people
Focus: The future of care | in cooperation with TK

When? Friday, September 19, 2025, 12:00 p.m.
Language? German
Where? Hall 6/G33, TREFFPUNKT REHACARE

Nadine Ortjohann, special needs teacher at Josefsheim gGmbH, talks about the use of voice assistance systems in integration support. Using an everyday situation as an example, she shows how Alexa can support and assist people who need help.

Presentation: Possible uses of Alexa in integration assistance
Focus: Assistive technology | in cooperation with Sozialstiftung NRW

When? Friday, September 19, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
Language? German
Where? Hall 6/G33, TREFFPUNKT REHACARE

Sabrina Lorenz is a social worker, speaker, consultant, activist, author, and podcaster. With her blog Fragments of Living, she promotes disability empowerment and raises awareness of inclusion—on stage, in the podcast Inklusiv UNS, and in her book Weil Sonnenblumen auch im Winter blühen (Because Sunflowers Bloom in Winter Too). As part of Zeit Campus '30 under 30' (2024) and co-initiator of inclusive community events, she is committed to a diverse society.

Presentation: tba
Focus: Community | Social media activism meets REHACARE

When? Saturday, September 20, 2024, 10:40 a.m.
Language? German
Where? Hall 6/G33, TREFFPUNKT REHACARE

Anfisa Uryvkova, physiotherapist, doctoral candidate, and medical director of Touch Vision, provides an overview of visual disturbances following traumatic brain injury or stroke. Typical deficits are discussed, as well as evidence-based rehabilitation approaches and digital solutions for diagnosis and therapy.

Presentation: Visual disturbances following traumatic brain injury and stroke: diagnostics, rehabilitation, and digital solutions

When? Saturday, September 20, 2025, 12:20 p.m.
Language? German
Where? Hall 4/J03, PRODUCTS & NEWS @REHACARE

Sina Schachel combines wheelchair use and dog ownership in a unique way: she is the first wheelchair user to regularly participate in the Camp Canis dog obstacle course—an emotional event full of challenges, mud, and team spirit. Together with her dogs, she shows how to surpass oneself and make the seemingly impossible possible.

Presentation: Dog. Wheelchair. Obstacle course.
Focus: Community | Social media activism meets REHACARE

When? Saturday, September 20, 2024, 1:00 p.m.
Language? German
Where? Hall 6/G33, TREFFPUNKT REHACARE

Dr. Ariane Volpert, Head of Healthcare at VITA e. V. Assistance Dogs, presents the work of the association—from its history and philosophy to the lifelong support provided by the dog-human teams. In short interviews, teams and puppy sponsors talk about their everyday lives and show how assistance dogs provide practical and emotional support.

Presentation: VITA assistance dogs: practical everyday helpers and therapists on four paws

When? Saturday, September 20, 2025, 3:30 p.m.
Language? German
Where? Hall 4/J03, PRODUCTS & NEWS @REHACARE