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

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

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: From adaptation to a new beginning – paths to a self-determined life
Focus: Community | Social media activism meets REHACARE

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