2004 Archives 

Frank Friddle Jr. CO FAAOP, ABC's 2004 President, was more than an invited observer at Mexico's Inaugural Orthotic Certification Examination.

The new president of ABC, William DeToro, CO, FAAOP, and the Board of Directors have approved the establishment of the Public Relations and Marketing Department.

Certified Orthotist Bob Meier has been teaching orthotic fitters for over 25 years, allowing for the ability to reflect on the evolution of the profession.

ABC public board member Tom Coakley was honored by New York Lt. Governor Mary Donohue as the New York State Small Business Advocate of the Year.

ABC has entered into a three year agreement to promote all 1,375 ABC accredited patient care facilities in the Case Management Resource Guide (CMRG).

In 1998, Wilma Castillo, RMF, attended a CAMP training seminar for mastectomy fitters. Although involved in the medical equipment arena since 1992, she was shocked by the breast cancer figures shared by the session leader.

Due to previous errors in ABC's internal database, a number of ABC Accredited Facilities were listed incorrectly in the 2004 Registry and Reference Guide.

ABC is pleased to announce the launch of a new O&P resource for regulators of our profession: www.oandpcare.org.

As part of ABC's continuing efforts to promote the value of ABC credentials and accreditation, ABC participated as an exhibitor at the June 2004 CMSA Annual Convention in Nashville, TN.

ABC has announced that Lance O. Hoxie has resigned his position of Executive Director to pursue other interests.

Margo Barregarye’s journey to orthotic fitting, and the nickname “prefab queen,” began as a summer job working as a PT aide with pre-schoolers.

ABC gives your practice the home team advantage!

ABC is pleased to present the following practitioners certified on March 1, 2004.

Most Registered Fitters consider obtaining professional credentials an important step in their career, as it validates experience and competency, and demonstrates professional excellence to patients and peers.

Vivian Athley had an idea – what if you could gather mastectomy patients, surgeons, medical specialists and vendors together in one room where you could address patient needs?