CONFERENCE Program and Objectives
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Thursday |
Pre-Conference Workshop
Thursday, March 1 8:00 – 5:00 pm
$100 - Box Lunch provided
Technology for Individuals with
Brain
and Spinal Cord Injury
Overview
An entire day with experts devoted to
demonstrating the benefits of technology
to maximize independence.
Technology sessions also incorporated
throughout conference.
Entrepreneurs, leading tech industry
executives, academics, and persons with
disabilities will gather to explore ways technology can help those with
disabilities. The workshop examines all aspects of
technology and disability and features a
faculty of internationally recognized
speakers at the pre-conference
workshops.
This will open the 10th Annual
Pacific Northwest Conference featuring more
than 50 general session workshops and more
than 50 exhibitors displaying the latest in
assistive technology ranging from software
and social media applications to robotics.
ACBIS National Certification Training
March 1, 2012
The Academy for the Certification of Brain
Injury Specialists (ACBIS) offers a national
certification program for both entry-level
staff and experienced professionals working
in brain injury services. ACBIS provides the
opportunity to learn important information
about brain injury, to demonstrate learning
in a written examination, and to earn a
nationally recognized credential.
The Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon is
offering a training program geared toward
preparing for the CBIS examination. This
training will be delivered in a one day
workshop March 3, 2011, from 8:00-4:00pm.
Students
must attend the entire session. The workshop
will include study materials and interactive
workshop with Sherry Stock, Certified Brain
Injury Specialist Trainer. The National
Online Examination will be given at the end
of the day, from 4:30-6:30.
Registration fee: $600, includes The
Essential Brain Injury Guide, materials,
instructor time, the ACBIS certification
fee, one year professional BIAOR membership
with listing in The Headliner
and
online, and one year subscription to
The
Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation.
For further
information and qualifications click here.
Join us for this comprehensive training, and
gain your national certification in Brain
Injury, with support through BIAOR.
Draft Program - speakers and times may
change
Thursday – March 1
7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
Registration and Check-in
7:45 am - 8:00 am
Welcome to BIA
Conference 2012: Technology Workshop
Hands on booths
and individual trainings throughout the day
8:00
am – 9:15 am
Tech Showcase:
Transportation -
9:30
– 10:45 am
Tech Showcase:
Getting Social – Using Social Media
regardless of Ability
11
am – 12: 15 pm
Tech Showcase: Person-Centered Homes
Transform you Thinking
12:15
pm – 1 pm Lunch
1pm
– 2:15 pm
Tech Showcase: Maximizing Quality of Life with Person-Centered
Cognitive Support Technologies
2:30
pm – 3:45 pm
Tech Showcase: Apple Innovations for Accessibility
4
pm – 5 pm
Tech Showcase:
SmartHomes and using Technology to Support
Individuals
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Friday |
Saturday |
7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
Registration and Check-in - Continental Breakfast
8:00 am - 8:15 am |
7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
Registration and Check-in - Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
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Welcome to
BIA Conference 2012:
8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Keynote Speaker: Joey Harrington
UO and pro football player speaking
on helmet safety and concussions among
athletes
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Welcome to
BIA Conference 2012:
8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Snell: Behavior and Brain Injury
Following brain injury, changes in regulatory and self-monitoring systems often result in dramatic behavioral changes. In this presentation, we will review the underlying structures and mechanisms associated with changes in behavior following brain injury, and recommend strategies and processes for effectively developing positive behavioral routines.
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9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
Track 1 - Medical/Legal: Legal Issues Following
Brain & Spinal Cord Injury
Panel: Richard Adler, JD, WA,
personal injury strategies; Ralph Wiser, JD,
OR, personal injury and ERISA strategies;
and Cheryl Coon, JD, OR, Social Security
Disability and Veterans Disability
Track 2 - OIF/OEF: An
interdisciplinary team approach to treating
veterans and active duty service members at
the VA and introduce the national Polytrauma
system of Care
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Panel from the Oregon VA Hospital
Track 3 - Spinal Cord Injury: Sexuality
and Brain and Spinal Cord Injury -
Steve Stiens, SCI Model Systems-Seattle
Track 4 - Brain Injury:
Anger Management-Learning Self Control -
Joseph D. Bradford, M.P.A., QMHA
Readjustment Counseling Therapist
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Readjustment Counseling Services
Vet Center
Track 5 - General: National Update: What are other states doing and how are they doing it -
Lorraine Wargo, ED NASHIA
Track 6 - Pediatric Medical/Legal: Child Brain Development and
Brain Injury
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Track 1 - Medical/Legal:
Looking at the Overlooked:
Employing effective cognitive strategies to maximize emotional recovery after injury
- Jon Pearson, QLI
The
cognitive/emotional component of recovery is
often “invisible” and unaddressed, and yet
it is arguably the most critical to
the success, adjustment and well-being of
survivors of brain injuries. This engaging
one hour presentation will provide
attendees with specific and effective
strategies and techniques designed to assist
survivors and loved ones with navigating the
challenging waters of acceptance and
rebuilding a sense of hope and optimism.
Track 2 - OIF/OEF: VA benefits for veterans with
traumatic brain injury- Cheryl
Coon, Veterans’ disability benefits attorney
with Swanson, Thomas & Coon, Oregon.
The conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq
have resulted in significantly increased
numbers of Veterans returning home with a
TBI. Veterans are eligible for
service-connected disability compensation
but often do not know how to access these
benefits or how to pursue their rights when
their claims are denied.
This presentation will discuss
eligibility, process, timelines, and how to
succeed with a service-connected disability
claim with the Veterans’ Administration.
Track 3 - Spinal Cord Injury:
Autonomic Dysreflexia
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Dr. Stephen Burns, Acting Director, SCI Service, SCI Model Systems-Seattle
Autonomic dysreflexia, also
known as hyperreflexia, is a dangerous
condition unique to spinal cord injury
survivors and is considered a medical
emergency. What to look for in symptoms and
how to medically provide treatment.
What is autonomic dysreflexia, including
triggers, signs and symptom, and management.
Track 4 - Brain Injury: Sports Concussion and
concussion management -
Dr. James Chesnutt, MD, OHSU
Track 5
- General:
Transportation-Issues and latest updates-
Performance Mobility
Track 6 - Pediatric Medical/Legal: Panel: IDEA and Youth Transition
IDEA and Students Rights -
Disability Rights Oregon
Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation
Services for Youth: Keith Ozols
OVRS has a distinct
program that serves youth with disabilities:
the Youth Transition Program. YTP has
provided direct services and VR access for
over 20,000 students with disabilities over
the last 21 years. Traditionally YTP has
prepared juniors, seniors and recent
graduates with disabilities for employment
or career related post-secondary education
and training. Even if your school does not
host YTP Mr. Ozols will describe what VR
services are and how to access them in your
community.
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10:45 am - 12:00
pm |
10:45 am - 12:00
pm |
Track 1 - Medical/Legal:
Legal Issues Following Brain & Spinal Cord
Injury (continued)
Track 2 -
OIF/OEF:
From
Hospital to Home: Best Practices
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Russell C. Spearman M.Ed.,
Principal Investigator, Traumatic Brain Injury Program,
Co-Principal Investigator, Hospital Discharge Model Grant
Institute of Rural Health,
ISU Meridian Health Science Center
This
presentation will overview the work of
Idaho’s three year federally funded hospital
discharge model grant with funding from the
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Topics discussed will include: rural
challenges to discharge, key accomplishments
of the project, a few highlights and best
practices and a rural model for critical
access hospitals
Track 3
- Spinal Cord Injury:
Skin and Wound Care- Dr. Stephen Burns, Acting Director, SCI Service, SCI Model Systems-Seattle
This presentation will cover the prevention
of pressure ulcers and treatment of pressure
ulcers.
Track 4 - Brain Injury:
Memory- Dr. Dennis Kelly, neuropsychologist in the Madigan TBI Program
Track 5 - General:
Healing with Animals -
Joy St
Peter
Track 6 -
Pediatric Medical/Legal:The
Role of Music Therapy in Rehabilitation
- Lillieth Grand, MS, MT-BC
Music is a powerful tool because it follows unique neural pathways and functions globally in the brain. Because of this, the music therapist is able to access neural function using music to assist their patients to achieve rehabilitative, habilitative and palliative goals. This presentation will introduce participants to the field of music therapy and potential outcomes for the brain or spinal cord injured patient. Music therapy techniques and research will be highlighted. The presenter will share several case stories from her work with children and their families from the PICU through the rehabilitation process and after. There will be a few experiential demonstrations as well. Participants learn how to utilize music on their own to enhance their practice/life and when to contact a professional music therapist.
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Track 1 - Medical/Legal: Somatoform
Disorders: Dealing with the Difficult
Patient -
Dr. Gwendolyn Ford, neurologist and Madigan
TBI Program team member
Track 2 - OIF/OEF:
PTSD and the Problems - What are the Solutions
- Eddie Black
Track 3 - Spinal Cord Injury:
Spirituality, SCI, TBI &
PTSD Experiences
- Col. Dan Thompson
Track 4 - Brain Injury: Increasing Cognitive Processing Skills via in-home Teletherapy -
Dr.
John N. Hatfield, PhD
Participants will have an interactive experience with the actual cognitive tasks, designed to enhance cognitive skills via computerized activities in home, school or other settings. Each person will receive handouts that will help explain how the CSI-Teletherapy works in developing new neuropathways in the brain. And these new neuropathways are permanent and can help improve a person's short-term memory, focus and attention, problems-solving and decision-making.
Track 5
- General:
Life Balance/ Attitude and overcoming
obstacles others say you can't -
Byron Loosli
Track 6 - Pediatric Medical/Legal:
Social
Security disability benefits for children
with brain injuries
Cheryl Coon, Social Security disability
benefits attorney with Swanson, Thomas &
Coon, Oregon.
The CDC estimates that half a million
children suffer brain injuries each year.
Many of these children will have lifelong
disabilities as a result. Social Security
disability benefits may be available to
assist families with a child survivor;
later, as adults, survivors may be eligible
for benefits as a result of long-term
effects of a brain injury. Learn how to
evaluate eligibility, apply for benefits and
succeed in your claims.
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12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch
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12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch
Meeting of BIAOR Members and Updates |
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm Afternoon Keynote |
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Afternoon Keynote |
Stem cell-based therapies for the central nervous system - Dr. Larry Sherman, OHSU |
Ken Ackerman,
Host, Comcast Newsmakers and News Anchor, Portland's Morning News, NW 32 TV:
Paralyzed After Minor Surgery
Elizabeth Hovde, Oregonian Reporter:
Living Again
After Coma |
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2:30 pm -
3:30 pm |
2:30 pm -
3:45 pm |
Track 1 - Medical/Legal:
Developing a Cognitive Reserve via Neurogenesis - Dr.
John N. Hatfield, PhD
The human brain can
regenerate itself after a brain-assault.
Using a computerized approach with cognitive
tasks designed to stimulate the hippocampus,
new neurons are generated, each capable of
making 30,000 new connections through the
brain, bridging over the damaged or
underdeveloped areas. As these new neuronal
pathways become more robust with use, they
form a cognitive reserve that can last a
lifetime. The CSI-Cognitive Systems have
enabled individuals 3-84 years to develop or
regain their cognitive abilities. This brain
development is permanent, enabling a person
to process information more quickly and
appropriately, improving hand-eye
coordination, focus and attention, memory,
and the executive skill levels of
decision-making and problem-solving.
Track 2 - OIF/OEF:
Suicide Prevention Training - Signs and
Symptoms -David Dedrickson
This presentation will
cover the signs and symptoms of suicide
crisis, how to ask the question, and how to
access community resources.Track 3
- Spinal Cord Injury:
Sexuality and Brain and Spinal Cord
Injury - Dr. Jeff Snell,
QLI
Sexuality is
just one of the many aspects of functioning
that can be affected by brain injury and/or
spinal cord injury. It is important to
include education and information to the
patient and to partners regarding sexuality
within the rehabilitation process. In
this presentation, we will discuss common
concerns regarding sexuality after injury,
and resources for education and training for
professionals and consumers.
Track 4
- Brain Injury:
Migraine and a history of TBI
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Dr. Beverly Scott, from Madigan (Neurology), is a Migraine specialist and researcher.
Track 5
- General:
Stigma and TBI -
Bronwyn G. Pughe, MA, MFA, TBI Education Specialist, Traumatic Brain Injury Program
Track 6 - Pediatric Medical/Legal: Dealing with Difficult Behaviors following TBI
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Christine Clancy, Ph.D., ABPP a
Rehabilitation Psychologist and a Pediatric
Neuropsychologist in the Division of
Rehabilitation Services at Seattle
Children's Hospital.
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Track 1 - Medical/Legal:
The Neuroanatomy of Attention
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Frederick G. Flynn, DO, FAAN, Madigan
Track 2 - OIF/OEF:
The VA Caregiver Act-What is it and how can
it help you -
Track 3 - Spinal Cord Injury:
Substance Abuse: How to recognize it and
where to go for help -
Joseph D. Bradford, M.P.A., QMHA
Readjustment Counseling Therapist
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Readjustment Counseling Services
Vet Center
Track 4 - Brain Injury: Visual Prompting &
Task Management
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Thomas Keating, PhD
This session demonstrates cognitively accessible self-management systems for everyday life: the Picture Planner visual scheduler with social support engagement system; the Daily Tracker prototype web-based activity prompter; and the new ScanDo! video modeling app and web site.
Learning Objectives
1. Participants will understand key principles of universal design for cognitive accessibility in support of independent living.
2. Participants will understand the key features of at least two commercially available and two prototype software programs for use by individuals with cognitive disabilities in family and community living situations.
Track 5 -
General:
Disability Etiquette -
Ryan Green
Track 6 - Pediatric Medical/Legal:
Transforming the lives of Children and Adults with TBI through practical applications of Brain Plasticity Principles
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Anat Baniel
This presentation
will outline the fundamental principles underlying the Anat Baniel Method and ways to take advantage of brain plasticity principles to achieve remarkable outcomes in enhancing physical and cognitive function. Following in the footsteps of the revolutionary scientist-clinician Moshe Feldenkrais, the greatest thinker about how to improve movement in the 20th Century, Baniel will demonstrate why often our mainstream approach to rehabilitation of children and adults suffering from brain injury and disease can limit the outcomes, and at times even be damaging.
She will introduce the 9 Essentials – practical and systematic ways to take advantage of the plasticity of the brain, so even while the TBI patient struggles they can operate with this great resource. Through lecture, experiential exercises, videos, she will demonstrate how to awaken this marvelous, innate human capacity, for positive brain change and how it can be used to great advantage with TBI patients.
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3:45 pm -
5:15 pm |
4:00 pm -
5:00 pm |
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Closing Plenary Session:
Case Study in TBI - Panel: Madigan TBI Unit |
Track 1
- Medical/Legal: Sleep Issues Following Brain Injury
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Dr. Paul J. Savage, Internal Medicine, currently trains JBLM Soldiers and Command about sleep, and runs
Madigan Sleep classes for Soldiers here at TBI.
and Cynthia s, ARNP, PhD, who is doing research on the efficacy of CBT and sleep
Track 2 - OIF/OEF:
PTSD and the Returning Military -
Eddie Black
Track 3 - Spinal Cord Injury:
Traumatic Spinal Cord Research Review:
Paul Cordo, PhD
Track 4 - Brain Injury:
Vietnam Veterans Wife, Caregiver, Advocate: 40 years of Tips on how to Navigate the V.A. -
Carol Cristophero Snider
The attendee's will be presented with the basics of the V.A. system. The basics of the health care system, and basics of applying for V.A. Disability Benefits. All this material is gathered from the hands-on experience of the presenter. Written information and web site information will be provided along with contacts within the system to help with your health issue or benefit issues. Finally a road map to starting your process.
The Presenter IS NOT an employee of the V.A.
Track 5 - General:
Five Stages along the Path of Recovery from TBI
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Ben Luskin
This presentation explores common characteristics found along five stages of recovery from Traumatic Brain Injury: Denial, Acceptance, Rejection, Balance, and Transformation. By showing how the struggles and triumphs experienced through one stage affect later stages, it informs survivors and professionals alike of what to expect, as well as what to work toward through each stage. Audiences are supported in accepting and appreciating their present conditions, and granted the courage and confidence necessary to pursue their dreams.
The information provided comes directly from Ben’s experience in recovering from a severe Traumatic Brain Injury sustained at age 12, and can be found in his published essay, “From the End to the Beginning: Self-transformation following Brain Injury.” Drawing from years of introspection and personal cultivation, Ben hopes to encourage audiences to view recovery from a broader perspective.
Track 6 - Pediatric
Medical/Legal:
Think First Oregon Survivor Panel - Think First Oregon Elementary and High School Program-
presentation by survivors that are part of the ThinkFirst of Oregon Speakers Bureau |
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5:15 pm -
6:30 pm Wine & Cheese Tasting
Reception with
Joey Harrington
6:30 pm -8:30 pm Dinner Hosted
by Joey Harrington
7 pm A Small Jazz Concert
Featuring Joey Harrington on piano and
Friends
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Poster Presentations
will be up for the entire conference
Objectives
At the completion of the conference, participants will be able to:
1. Implement strategies designed to significantly reduce brain
and spinal cord injury-related mortality and morbidity in all communities.
2. Summarize recent brain and spinal cord injury-related research with corresponding practical application.
3. Identify clinical management practices, specifically new prevention, diagnosis, and treatment guidelines.
4. Describe public health interventions to reduce the impact of brain and spinal cord injury among different types of racial and ethnic populations and settings (e.g., school, workplace, community).
5. Understand health care delivery trends and their impact on long-term brain and spinal cord injury management, acute care, and prevention.
6. Analyze past brain and spinal cord injury-related interventions and weigh their value in today’s world.
7. Implement health communication strategies and know how to more effectively reach target populations and raise awareness.
8. Summarize brain and spinal cord injury data, including mortality, morbidity, and risk factor prevalence.
9. Create networking opportunities and build partnerships with key brain and spinal cord injury researchers, clinicians, and prevention professionals.
CEUs Offered: CLE,
SLP, OT, CCRC, CDMS, CCMC Hours:
Thursday: 7 hours ; Friday & Saturday: 6.75 hours each day
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Payment: Please register online or by
printing the registration brochure and mail
or fax to the office
Mail registration forms and payments to:
2012 Conference
Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon - BIAOR
PO Box 549
Molalla OR 97038
Or Fax to: (503)
961-8730
If you need to make travel arrangements - please use the BIAOR
discount travel site at:
http://biaoregon.hemitc.com/
Registration, Payment and Refund Policies
To register,
please register online, contact us via
e-mail at
biaor@biaorgon.orgg or by telephone at
503-740-3155, M-F, 9-5. No refunds will be
issues for cancellations; however,
registrations are transferable.
Substitutions are always welcomed and
no-shows will be billed.
Please submit payment with completed
registration form.
Fees are payable by check, credit card, or
state government purchase orders which
obligate payment.
All payments must be
received by Feb 20, 2012, to be eligible for
discount.
No refunds will be
issued for cancellations;
however, registrations are transferable
Continuing
Education Units: 13.5 hours for Friday and
Saturday, 20.5 hours for all three days
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