Registration is now open for NORA's 36th Annual Conference, taking place October 22–25, 2026, in Peachtree City, Georgia.
This year's conference marks the launch of NORA's fully redesigned Clinical Skills educational pathway and expanded Fellowship progression, representing one of the most significant educational initiatives in the organization's history.
Read the full announcement below.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Redesigned Clinical Skills Program Creates Standardized Educational Pathway for Clinicians Serving Patients with Concussion, Brain Injury, Stroke, Dizziness, and Neurological Disease
LOUISVILLE, KY — The Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association™ International (NORA) has opened registration for its 2026 Annual Conference, taking place October 22–25, 2026, at the Hilton Peachtree City Atlanta Hotel & Conference Center in Peachtree City, Georgia.
The conference will serve as the launch platform for NORA's newly redesigned Clinical Skills education program and expanded Fellowship pathway, a science-based initiative designed to increase the number of healthcare professionals trained to identify and manage visual dysfunction associated with neurological injury and disease.
As the leading interdisciplinary organization dedicated to neuro-optometric and neuro-visual rehabilitation, NORA's 2026 conference marks a major milestone in the continued evolution of clinical education for professionals working with patients affected by concussion, traumatic brain injury, stroke, dizziness, vestibular disorders, neurological disease, and other complex neurological conditions.
Visual dysfunction is one of the most common yet frequently overlooked consequences of neurological injury and disease. Patients may experience dizziness, headaches, balance problems, light sensitivity, reading difficulties, visual motion sensitivity, impaired spatial awareness, and challenges with everyday activities, often without recognizing that vision may be contributing to their symptoms.
The redesign reflects a growing body of peer-reviewed research demonstrating that visual dysfunction is common following concussion, traumatic brain injury, stroke, vestibular disorders, and other neurological conditions, yet often remains underrecognized in clinical practice. NORA's educational initiatives aim to help bridge this gap by providing clinicians with practical, evidence-informed approaches that can be integrated into interdisciplinary rehabilitation programs.
For more than 36 years, NORA has helped pioneer education and collaboration in neuro-optometric rehabilitation, building one of the only truly interdisciplinary educational communities focused on the visual consequences of neurological injury and disease.
Building on that foundation, a central focus of the 2026 conference is the launch of NORA's fully redesigned Clinical Skills educational pathway — a comprehensive restructuring of Clinical Skills 1, 2, and 3 designed to create a more standardized, accessible, and clinically rigorous pathway for healthcare professionals entering the field of neuro-visual rehabilitation.
The redesigned program introduces a fully hybridized educational model combining online pre-conference didactic learning with intensive in-person clinical training. The curriculum has been restructured around science-based principles of neurological rehabilitation, emphasizing clinical reasoning, patient safety, evidence-informed assessment, functional outcomes, interdisciplinary treatment planning, and rehabilitation strategies informed by current research.
Importantly, the redesign also establishes a clearer and more scalable pathway toward Fellowship in NORA (FNORA), helping create consistent competency standards while supporting the organization's long-term goal of expanding access to science-based neuro-visual rehabilitation services throughout the United States and internationally.
"Patients with concussion, traumatic brain injury, stroke, dizziness, and neurological disease often experience visual dysfunction that goes unrecognized for months or even years," said Barbara Barclay, Executive Director of NORA. "Our goal is to help build a larger workforce of clinicians trained in science-based neuro-visual rehabilitation so patients can receive earlier identification, more effective interdisciplinary care, and ultimately better outcomes."
The 2026 conference theme, Building the Future of Neuro-Visual Care: Collaboration • Education • Transformation, reflects NORA's commitment to advancing science-based neuro-visual rehabilitation, strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration, expanding access to evidence-informed care, and helping build the next generation of clinicians trained to address the complex visual consequences of neurological injury and disease.
Registration for the 2026 NORA Annual Conference is now open.
The conference is designed for optometrists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, physicians, rehabilitation specialists, and other healthcare professionals involved in neurological care and recovery.
Attendees will have access to:
- More than 22 hours of COPE continuing education
- Fully redesigned Clinical Skills 1–3 hybrid training pathways
- Expanded Fellowship (FNORA) educational opportunities
- Interdisciplinary lectures, panels, and workshops
- Emerging neuroscience and rehabilitation research
- Hands-on clinical education and networking opportunities
- Dedicated exhibit hours featuring technologies and products supporting neuro-rehabilitation and visual recovery
Early Bird registration pricing is available through June 30, 2026.
For more information and registration details, visit www.noravisionrehab.org.
ABOUT NORA
The Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association™ International (NORA) is an interdisciplinary organization dedicated to advancing neuro-optometric and neuro-visual rehabilitation through education, collaboration, and clinical excellence. For more than 36 years, NORA has supported healthcare professionals working with individuals experiencing visual dysfunction associated with acquired brain injury and neurological conditions.
Media Contact:
Barbara Barclay
Executive Director
Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association (NORA)
info@noravisionrehab.org
240-485-6007
www.noravisionrehab.org