\n\tLeading trade show in the sector in Latin America is in its 16th edition and expects to welcome 52,000 visitors over four days of the event at S\u00e3o Paulo Expo<\/em>\n<\/p>\n \n\tS\u00e3o Paulo, June 2019<\/strong>\u2013 A 16th Reatech \u2013 International Fair of Technologies for Rehabilitation, Inclusion and Accessibility,<\/a>will present the latest news in the sector of orthoses, prostheses, and special materials (OPME). Thanks to technological evolution and the growing concern for social responsibility, the sector is growing, and the event will discuss the segment's advances and challenges between June 13 and 16, at the S\u00e3o Paulo Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, in the capital of S\u00e3o Paulo. \n<\/p>\n \n\tOrganized by Cipa Fiera Milano, Reatech is the leading trade show in the sector in Latin America, and expects to welcome 52,000 visitors and bring together 300 exhibiting brands operating in various segments: employment agencies focused on people with disabilities and reduced mobility, financial institutions, wheelchair manufacturers, human resources departments, pharmaceutical industries, trained animal services, adapted vehicles for people with physical disabilities, hearing aid manufacturers, alternative therapies, tourism, and leisure.\n<\/p>\n \n\tThe demand for medical devices, implants, and prostheses has led to increased competition in the sector. According to GTT Healthcare, a company specializing in auto-identification technologies for the healthcare sector, there are currently about 3,600 companies operating in Brazil as manufacturers, importers, and distributors. Reatech aims to further stimulate the market and contribute to the professionalization of the sector, given the importance of developing new technologies to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities.\n<\/p>\n \n\tHackathon<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n \n\tThe big news of this edition is the Hackathon<\/a>, a marathon focused on accessibility solutions. The intention is to seek proposals that can make a difference in the quality of life of thousands of people around the world. \u201cIt will be an innovation marathon, a hands-on learning experience to improve daily accessibility. An immersive innovation experience focused on real challenges. After all, the lack of access for a large part of the population, especially in public spaces, causes serious problems,\u2018 says Rimantas Sipas, Commercial Director of Cipa Fiera Milano, promoter and organizer of Reatech.\n<\/p>\n \n\tConcept House<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n \n\tDuring the four days of the event, visitors will be able to explore in detail a house adapted for people with reduced mobility. Designed by Direct Borrachas, the house will be at the company's booth and will offer guided tours every day. The idea is to \u201cprovoke\u201d the participants, instigate the importance of accessibility in spaces, and show how indispensable certain equipment can be in changing people's lives. \n<\/p>\n \n\tThe space, created by accessibility architect Gabriella Zubelli, consists of six environments and will showcase the potential barriers that people with reduced mobility encounter and their respective adaptations. The visitor will also have the opportunity to experience the spaces in an inclusive and sensorial way. Blindfolded or in a wheelchair, the person will be guided through the house, having the experience of feeling the difficulties encountered by those with some type of disability.\n<\/p>\n \n\tProfessional update<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n \n\tIn parallel with the trade fair's exhibition area, the lectures, courses, and workshops consolidate the specialized and developmental character of the sector as the Reseem,<\/a>Seminar on Rehabilitation Technology and Inclusion; the Reamed<\/a>, Congress of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; the Tecfisio<\/a>, Seminar of Advanced Technologies in Physiotherapy and the Reashow<\/a>, Exhibitor Lectures. \n<\/p>\n \n\tPet Course and Equine-Assisted Therapy Workshop <\/strong>\n<\/p>\n \n\tStudies from the American Journal of Cardiology, in the USA, have shown that living with pets helps control stress, lowers blood pressure, and reduces the risk of cardiovascular problems. It is in this direction that the Equine-Assisted Therapy Workshop<\/a>and Pet Course<\/a>\u2013 Animal-Assisted Therapy will offer 100 spots each for professionals who want to expand their knowledge in a revolutionary area. Professionals will bring the latest news on the legislation regarding equine-assisted therapy, recognized by the Federal Council of Medicine. As for the Pet Therapy Course, it is introductory and incorporates human-animal interaction into a formal therapeutic process, guided by professionals with specific objectives.\n<\/p>\n \n\tSports activities<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n \n\tArena Sports \u2013 ADD Space<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n \n\tTo showcase the work of the Sports Association for the Disabled (ADD), a multi-sport court will be set up in the Reatech pavilion, and visitors will be able to participate in the activities. These will be amateur championships to encourage closer, more human contact with the reality of disabled sports.\n<\/p>\n \n\tWithout breaks, there will be 32 hours of activities throughout all the days of the fair, featuring a varied schedule. In addition to public participation, professional Wheelchair Basketball and Sitting Volleyball tournaments will take place. The tournaments will feature athletes from the Brazilian National Team.\n<\/p>\n \n\tParalympic athletes will also be present at the Arena: track and field medalists from Rio 2016 Alan Fonteles, Odair Silva, Yeltisen Jackes, and Tamiru Damasi, and from basketball, Gelson Junior, Pedro Vieira, Rodrigo Ar\u00e3o, Glebe Candido, Amauri Viana, and Nilton Pessoa. Paralympic swimmer and world record holder Daniel Dias has also confirmed his attendance.\n<\/p>\n \n\tRadCross<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n \n\tA competition to stimulate challenges and find potential athletes. The RadCross wheelchair championship will be held during Reatech, in a space organized by LIVRE, a company specialized in assistive equipment.\n<\/p>\n \n\tRadCross is a sport similar to Bike Trial, with the difference that it is done with wheelchairs. The championship is sponsored by Kit Livre, a motorized equipment that has the function of transforming a wheelchair into a Motorized Electric Tricycle.\n<\/p>\n \n\tDuring the circuit, the match will always be between two participants. The one with the best time wins. The goal is to stimulate the perspective of the achievement the competitor wants to reach. There will be two amateur tournaments and one professional. Registration is open only for the amateur tournaments here. On the website, those interested can also find the competition rules.\n<\/p>\n \n\tTest-drive <\/strong>\n<\/p>\n \n\tAutomakers will present their vehicles with automatic transmission and adaptations such as a hand-operated accelerator and brakes, among them Toyota Volkswagen, Renault, and GM. People will also be able to participate in the test drives that will be held during the four-day event.<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n \n\t \n<\/p>\n \n\tService:<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n \n\t16th Reatech 2019
\n\tData: <\/strong>June 13 and 14 \u2013 1 PM to 8 PM
\n\t June 15 and 16 \u2013 10 AM to 7 PM
\n\tLocal <\/strong>S\u00e3o Paulo Expo Exhibition & Convention Center<\/p>\n