Conference Overview
  • Rehabilitation Advancements for Patients with Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Cord and Traumatic Brain Injuries
  • Funding Challenges in the New Decade
  • Impact of the New Health Care Reform Law
  • Resources and Advocacy - Home Modifications, Equipment, Nursing
  • Coping Strategies for Patients and Caregivers
   Intended Audience
  • Individuals with Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Cord Injuries, Traumatic Brain Injuries and their families and caregivers.
  • Medical Providers - Nurses, PT's, OT's, Case Managers and Social Workers.

Continental Breakfast and Lunch are included at no charge.

A Laptop Computer will be given out at each program.

YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN

To register call 877-649-1883


Sat, October 1 Sat, October 15  Sat, November 5

Saturday, October 1, 2011

Sheraton City Center Hotel
17th and Race Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19103

8:00 am
Registration, Continental Breakfast and Exhibits
9:00 am

Overview of Neuropsychological Testing

Madeline DiPasquale, Ph.D., Moss Rehabilitation Hospital, Drucker Brain Injury Center
9:45 am

Trends in Treatment for Patients with Spinal Cord Injuries

Guy W. Fried, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Magee Rehabilitation Hospital
10:30 am
Break
10:45 am

Movement Therapy for Children with Traumatic Brain Injuries and Cerebral Palsy

Katherine O'Neill, Private Practice
11:30 am

Advocacy and Community Resources for Children with Cerebral Palsy

12:00 pm

Funding Challenges and Legal Issues for Pediatric and Adult Patients with Spinal Cord Injuries, Traumatic Brain Injuries and Cerebral Palsy

Joseph L. Romano, Esquire, Law Offices of Joseph L. Romano, P.C.
1:00 pm
Buffet Lunch, Questions and Answers and Laptop Giveaway. FREE Family Consultation

Saturday, October 15, 2011

Radisson Hotel Pittsburgh Green Tree
101 Radisson Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205

8:00 am
Registration, Continental Breakfast and Exhibits
9:00 am

Advancements in Rehabilitation for Spinal Cord Injuries and Traumatic Brain Injuries

Richard Paul Bonfiglio, MD, Private Practice Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
10:30 am

Overview of Governmental Programs

11:00 am
Break
11:15 am

Advocacy and Community Resources for Children with Cerebral Palsy

Joseph Scullin, Director of Community Social Services, UCP of Philadelphia and Vicinity
11:45 am

Funding Challenges and Legal Issues for Pediatric and Adult Patients with Spinal Cord Injuries, Traumatic Brain Injuries and Cerebral Palsy

Joseph L. Romano, Esquire, Law Offices of Joseph L. Romano, P.C.
1:00 pm
Buffet Lunch, Questions and Answers and Laptop Giveaway. FREE Family Consultation

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Hilton East Brunswick Hotel and Executive Meeting Center
3 Tower Center Boulevard, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

8:00 am
Registration, Continental Breakfast and Exhibits
9:00 am

Emerging Therapies and Treatments for Traumatic Brain Injuries, Spinal Cord Injuries and Cerebral Palsy

S. Ross Noble, MD, Medical Staff: St Joseph Medical Center, Reading Hospital and Medical Center, Private Practice: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
10:00 am

Coping Strategies for Patients and Caregivers

Thomas Felicetti, Ph.D., Executive Director, Beechwood Rehabilitation Services
11:00 am
Break
11:15 am

Nursing Issues for Medically Complex Patients

Mary Ellen Garofalo, RN, CRRN
11:45 am

Funding Challenges and Legal Issues for Pediatric and Adult Patients with Spinal Cord Injuries, Traumatic Brain Injuries and Cerebral Palsy

Joseph L. Romano, Esquire, Law Offices of Joseph L. Romano, P.C.
1:00 pm
Buffet Lunch, Questions and Answers and Laptop Giveaway. FREE Family Consultation
Registration
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Sheraton City Center Hotel
17th and Race Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Radisson Hotel Pittsburgh Green Tree
101 Radisson Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Hilton East Brunswick Hotel and Executive Meeting Center
3 Tower Center Boulevard, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
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All Hotels are Wheel Chair Accessible