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General QuestionsWhen and where will the NORA 2026 conference be held?The Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association (NORA) 2026 Annual Conference will be held October 22–25, 2026, at the Hilton Peachtree City Atlanta Hotel & Conference Center, located just south of Atlanta, Georgia. This is an in-person conference. If you sign up for Clinical Skills 1, 2, or 3, they include a required online didactic component completed before the conference. You will be provided a link to complete this by July 15th, so there is plenty of time to complete this. You can complete it in 1-hour increments at your leisure with a short 10 question multiple choice test immediately following, and it is COPE qualified. How can I book my room?A reservation link with NORA's discounted group rate of $145 per night will be included in your conference registration confirmation email. You can also click here to reserve a room. For a general overview of the Hilton and its amenities click here (do not use this link for reservations). What is Clinical Skills and why are the newly redesigned Clinical Skills Courses so important?Clinical Skills 1, 2, and 3 are NORA's proprietary, hands-on educational courses that form the foundation of NORA Fellowship training. Each Clinical Skills 1 & 2 course includes:
Clinical Skills 3 includes:
The in-person day (Thursday, October 22nd), of these foundational courses is not recorded and is available only to registered participants. Clinical Skills 1, 2, and 3 are the core of NORA’s educational program and the foundation of the path to Fellowship (FNORA). These courses have been completely redesigned to create a more structured, standardized, and accessible learning experience for clinicians from optometry, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, physiatry and other rehabilitation disciplines. When does registration open?Registration is now open. Separate registration forms are available for:
Current NORA members must log in before registering to receive member pricing. If already logged in please click here to proceed to the registration form.
Any Associations or Exhibitors, contact i[email protected] to get exhibitor materials. All students who register as a student must be currently in a program of study leading to a Professional or Allied Professional Degree. Student status will be validated. What registration options are available?Attendees may choose from three registration options:
Is there a discounted pricing for members? Yes. Member pricing is available based on your membership category. Early Bird pricing is available through June 30, 2026. Please note that pricing is based on membership type and all Member discounts will be applied upon completion of your registration. If you are a new member or renewing your 2026 membership, the fee will be applied to the total but will not be listed as a separate line item until you receive your final invoice. Membership is not prorated and covers you through 12/31/26. Early Bird pricing is available for members through June 30, 2026. Please see pricing chart for more information. Can I join as a new member or renew my current NORA membership at the same time as I register for the conference?Yes. Non-members and renewing members may join or renew during registration and receive member pricing. Are there group discounts?No. Each attendee must register individually. If multiple people are being paid for by the same organization, each registration should be completed separately using the attendee's own name and email address. When registering multiple people with the same credit card, please allow at least 15 minutes between each transaction as the site will not allow the same card number to be used back-to-back. You can also phone NORA at (949) 250-0176 and provide your card # to expedite this. Can I register at the meeting?Yes. Onsite registration is available for an additional $150. Payment may be made by credit card, check, or cash. What if I need to cancel my registration?Cancellation Deadline: August 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET
If NORA must cancel the conference, registration fees will be refunded in full. NORA is not responsible for airfare, hotel, or other travel costs. When can I book my hotel? To receive the special NORA Conference hotel registration discount, at Hilton Peachtree City (Atlanta), GA, click here. This discount is only available through August 25, 2026. When will I receive my badge?You will receive your badge upon on-site registration. How will I receive verification of my attendance for my continuing education credits?Optometrists should use the OE Tracker app to scan QR codes at the end of each session. Non-optometrists and those unable to use OE Tracker will receive attendance certificates and are responsible for obtaining any required signatures and submitting documentation to their licensing boards. NORA submits courses to ARBO/COPE for approval but does not guarantee acceptance by all state boards or other credentialing organizations Are conference presentations available virtually?In 2026, the online portion of Clinical Skills 1, 2, and 3 — designated Clinical Skills A (CS1A, CS2A, and CS3A) — will be available as pre-recorded video modules in the months leading up to the conference. The in-person portion — designated Clinical Skills B (CS1B, CS2B, and CS3B) — will take place live on Thursday, October 22, 2026, the first day of the conference. Both the online (CSA) and live in-person (CSB) portions are eligible for COPE credit. However, for the in-person Clinical Skills program on Thursday, and the main conference program (Friday–Sunday), only live, onsite attendance is eligible for COPE credit. Are conference presentations recorded? Clinical Skills in-person courses are not recorded. Selected main conference presentations may be recorded and made available for purchase after the conference. Only live attendance qualifies for COPE credit. I signed up for Clinical Skills. Where can I find the online recordings to be completed prior to the in-person conference?If you registered for Clinical Skills at the 2026 NORA Conference, you will receive an email with sign-in instructions to access the recorded preparatory coursework included in Clinical Skills A (CS1A, CS2A, or CS3A). Clinical Skills 1 and 2 each include 6 hours of online coursework. Clinical Skills 3 includes 10 hours of online coursework. We appreciate your patience and enthusiasm as we launch the newly redesigned hybrid Clinical Skills program. As this is the first year of the updated CS2 and CS3 curriculum, we are finalizing the recordings and online delivery platform in advance of the conference. Participants will be notified as soon as the content becomes available. How can I contact NORA with conference-related questions not covered in this FAQ?Please email us at [email protected] with any questions not covered in this FAQ. Does NORA help with disability-related accommodations?In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), NORA will make every reasonable effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities during the conference. For accommodations related to NORA educational sessions, please contact [email protected] and include your request on the registration form no later than August 29, 2026. For hotel-related accommodations, please contact the hotel directly
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