The Alaska Brain Injury Network and the North American Brain Injury Society are jointly sponsoring a three day conference in Anchorage, AK at the end of July. Eighteen nationally recognized speakers will join 20 other presenters for this most unique conference. Additional details can be found at: www.nabis.org.
Alaska Brain Injury Network and North American Brain Injury Society are pleased to announce the:
2010 Alaska Brain Injury Conference
Anchorage, Alaska
July 28-30, 2010
Hotel Captain Cook
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As part of the Brain Injury Awareness Month, the Comox Valley Head Injury Society (CVHIS) is proud to present their 17th Annual G & B Johnson Brain Injury Conference entitled Brain Injury: It’s In Your Community at the Best Western Hotel in Courtenay on June 17th & 18th 2010. Information on the event can be found here: Comox Valley Head Injury Society (CVHIS).
A full press release is available as well as agenda, speaker bios, and images. For further information please contact the society at 250-334-9225.
The 4th annual National Brain Injury Employment Conference is a unique forum that brings together all the stakeholders in the brain injury and employment fields. Register today for an interactive and inspirational two days of learning and networking. This conference is your opportunity to build bridges to organizations from around the country, hear nationally recognized speakers and explore regional and national resources. CRC and CEU credits will be offered.
National disability experts Dinah F. B. Cohen and Dr. Janet Niemeier are featured speakers. Cohen is the Director for the Department of Defense Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP). Dr. Niemeier is the Director of Inpatient Neuropsychology and Rehabilitation Psychology at the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System and the author of several books focusing on brain injury, including Choosing, Finding and Keeping a Job after Brain Injury. Current Conference Agenda (pdf)
There are limited seats left so sign up today! More Information and Registration
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me at 303.636.5734
Rena Thompson
Event Coordinator
CTAT, a partner in the TACE Region 8
CTAT is a division of Denver Options
9900 E Iliff Ave
Denver, CO 80231
Phone: 303-636-5734 Fax: 303-636-5606
rthompson@denveroptions.org
www.ctat-training.com
Baycrest-Berkeley presents The 20th Annual Rotman Conference – The Frontal Lobes
March 22-26, 2010 – Toronto, Canada
Organized by Donald T. Stuss, PhD and Robert T. Knight, MD
SPACE IS LIMITED, SO REGISTER EARLY!
Conference details and Registration
April 28 – 30, 2010, Naramata Centre, Naramata, British Columbia, Canada
Please see our website for details about workshops, location, registration, and sponsorship. OCBI 2010 Website
Brochure (pdf)
Brain Injury: It’s In Your Community
CVHIS Call for Abstracts for the 17th Annual G & B Johnson Brain Injury Conference on June 17th and 18th 2010 at the Best Western in Courtenay, BC.
The conference will focus on providing support for survivors, caregivers and family members as they deal with common struggles faced post injury including depression, addiction, and homelessness. With this theme it is our hope to address children and youth as it is a very prevalent need within our community.
Please submit your abstract via e-mail or fax. If you have any questions please contact Andréa Grigg at 1-250-334-9225.
Comox Valley Head Injury Society
#99 1742 Cliffe Avenue
Courtenay, BC V9N 3G6
Phone: 250-334-9225 Fax: 250-334-9269
E-mail: conference@cvheadinjury.com
The International Brain Injury Association (IBIA) will hold its 8th World Congress March 10 – 14, 2010 in Washington, DC.
IBIA brings together the largest group of international professionals working in the field of brain injury to learn, share experiences and socialize, as well as recognize outstanding contributions to the field of brain injury care. Delegates are comprised of physicians, psychologists and neuropsychologists, therapists, social workers, nurses, case managers, legal professionals, advocates and all others working in the field of brain injury. The Eighth World Congress program features internationally recognized invited speakers, platform lectures, workshops, short oral presentations and poster sessions. The 2010 meeting set a new IBIA record with over 650 abstracts submitted from around the world. State of the art research will be presented dealing with information spanning from basic science to clinical (coma to community) aspects of brain injury. International priorities in the field of brain injury research will be discussed. IBIA will also have a number of exciting, state of the art, pre-Congress symposia, as well as post-Congress workshop sessions to further enhance the attendee didactic experience. The official language of the Congress is English and sessions are open to all delegates registering to attend the event.
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to learn the latest information on traumatic and acquired brain injury medicine and neurorehabilitation, as well as, network with international colleagues in the field. We will also have an array of exhibitors with some of the newest products and information relevant to brain injury clinical practice to further enhance the learning experience for all attendees. Space is limited, particularly for pre- and post-conference workshops and symposia… so don’t delay registering. Please also remember that you are entitled to a registration discount as a member of an endorsing organization. For further information regarding the 8th World Congress including the full program please go to: Internationalbrain.org or contact the meeting Secretariat at MCC Association Mgt. 5909 Ashby Manor Place. Alexandria, VA 22310 USA. Tel: (+703) 960-6500. Fax: (+703) 960-6603.
This conference will focus on the challenges and controversies surrounding the treatment of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI). It is the second in a series of leading-edge and interactive conferences that explore the management of this complex condition. Health, insurance and legal professionals who work with mild traumatic brain-injured clients are encouraged to attend this compelling and practical one-day conference. Prominent Canadian and International experts will lead participants in interactive sessions to explore current evidence, best practice and treatment models in use within the mTBI population.
In addition to keynote and workshop sessions, this conference will offer delegates an opportunity to collaboratively build a treatment plan based upon actual cases and current evidence. Delegates will then hear how their treatment plan is evaluated In light of current practice, by an expert Insurer examination panel, who represent the legal, insurance and medical fields.
Overall Learning Objectives:
By the end of the conference, participants
* Will have reviewed the wide range of controversies and challenges in the treatment of mild traumatic brain injury
* Will identify the strengths and weaknesses of various treatment modalities related to mild traumatic brain injury
We are applying to have this event approved as an accredited group learning activity as defined by the Maintenance of Certification of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Date: Friday February 5, 2010
Download the brochure and register (Registration includes a continental breakfast, a light lunch and refreshments, materials and a certificate of attendance.)
Contact:
Contact Conference Services by email at conferences@torontorehab.on.ca or by phone at 416-597-3422 extension 3693.
IBIA brings together the largest group of international professionals working in the field of brain injury to learn, share experiences and socialize, as well as recognize outstanding contributions to the field of brain injury care. Delegates are comprised of physicians, psychologists and neuropsychologists, therapists, social workers, nurses, case managers, legal professionals, advocates and all others working in the field of brain injury. The Eighth World Congress program features internationally recognized invited speakers, platform lectures, workshops, short oral presentations and poster sessions. The 2010 meeting set a new IBIA record with over 650 abstracts submitted from around the world. State of the art research will be presented dealing with information spanning from basic science to clinical (coma to community) aspects of brain injury. International priorities in the field of brain injury research will be discussed. IBIA will also have a number of exciting, state of the art, pre-Congress symposia, as well as post-Congress workshop sessions to further enhance the attendee didactic experience. The official language of the Congress is English and sessions are open to all delegates registering to attend the event.
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Time: 2:00 pm
Date: Sunday January 17, 2010
Place: Room 1613 – Veterans Memorial Building
Brain Injury Association of Nova Scotia
Room 13-009/010
13th Floor, Victoria Building, VG Site, QEII
Phone: (902) 473-7301
Fax: (902) 473-7302
Mail: PO Box 8804, Halifax, NS B3K 5M4
Website: www3.ns.sympatico.ca/bians1
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