Recent News and Upcoming Events

 

20th Annual Wisconsin Conference on Brain Injury
"A Celebration of Courage, Compassion & Commitment"

May 5 - 6, 2008 at the Kalahari Resort & Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells, WI

Featuring:
Mark J. Ashley, ScD, CCC-SLP,CEO of Centre for Neuro Skills & President of the Board of Directors of BIAA

Janelle Breese Biagioni, Spouse & Author of A Change of Mind

Diana Lund, Survivor & Author of Remind Me Why I'm Here

Tina M. Trudel, PhD, President/COO of Lakeview Healthcare Systems & Asst. Professor of Clinical Psychiatric Medicine-University of Virginia Medical School

The brochure is now available for you to download. Click here: 2008 Conference Brochure. Please contact the office for more information.


17th Annual BIAW "Beyond the Barriers" Banquet

Tuesday - May 6, 2008 at the Kalahari Resort & Convention Center
Nominations are being accepted for the following award categories:

  • Individual Achievement: To be awarded to an individual who has overcome major barriers in social, personal, or vocational areas as a result of a brain injury.
  • Prevention Achievement: To be awarded to an individual or an organization that has contributed to the area of brain injury prevention through public awareness, legislation, or personal support or services.
  • Legislation/Public Policy Achievement: To be awarded to an individual or organization that has effectively supported legislation promoting the prevention or treatment of brain injury, or increased the quality of life of survivors and their families.
  • Clinical Services: To be awarded to a professional who has made a significant contribution to the field of brain injury through clinical services or research.
  • Education & Community Service: To be awarded to an individual, organization or corporation that has demonstrated efforts to increase public awareness of brain injury and/or broaden community services available to individuals with brain injury.
  • Corporate Advocacy for Continued Employment Achievement: To be awarded to a public or private corporation that has made significant strides in furthering the employment/vocational development of individuals who have sustained a brain injury.
  • Individual Advocacy: To be awarded to an individual who promotes advocacy and education through community education, professional development and personal support.


Upcoming Conferences of Interest

Brain Injury Litigation Strategies 2008: Mastering the Science & Trial Strategies
April 3 - 4, 2008
Green Valley Ranch Resort - Las Vegas, NV
For more information contact: www.biausa.org/professionals.htm

Brain Injuries 2008: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Maximizing Function
A multidisciplinary conference for a clinical based tune-up on how to better treat persons who have been affected by brain injury. This is a CE accredited event.
Orlando - April 3-5 pre-conference (four offered) April 2
Seattle - May 5-7 pre-conference (four offered) May 4
For registration information go to: www.contemporaryforms.com or call 1-800-337-7707 ext. 5252

Mayo Conference (MN) "Taking Cognitive Rehabilitation to the Next Level: Tools for Working with Individuals who have Deficits in Awareness, Memory, and Executive Function with Emphasis on Vocation and Independent Living Skills"
April 5, 2008
Target audience: OT, OTA's, PT, PTA's, SPL's, and other healthcare professionals involved in the practice of cognitive rehabilitation.
For conference brochure click here: Cognitive Rehab Brochure. You may also register on line at: www.mayoclinic.org/jobs-nursing-rst/calendarconf.html

2008 Rehabilitation and Transition Conference
April 9-11, 2008
American Club, Kohler, WI
For more information contact: www.rfw.org

Circles of Life, Wisconsin's Annual Conference for Famlies of Children with Disabilities and Professionals Who Support Them
April 24-25, 2008
Ramada Inn Convention Center
Eau Claire, WI
For general conference information: 608-266-8276 or to download a registration form: www.colwisconsin.org

Coming Home: Helping OEF/OIF families Through the Transition
May 3, 2008
8:30am - 4:00pm
American Family Insurance Conference Center
6000 American Parkway - Madison, WI 53783
Sponsored by NAMI Wisconsin, co-sponsored by William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, UW-Madison School of Social Work, WI DHFS Brain Injury Advisory Council, WI Department of Military Affairs.
Registration is by mail only, space is limited and preference will be given to families - will also accept registration from professionals who would benefit from this workshop.
Featured Topics:
Recognizing & Addressing Behavioral Difference after Brain Injury, Medical & Mental Health Overview, Spouse/Significant Other Relationship Challenges, Veterans as Parents, Challenges for Parents of OEF/OIF Veterans, Coping with the Transition.
For more information call: Melissa at NAMI WI 1-800-236-2988

ProHealth Care Neuroscience Center 6th Annual Neuroscience Lecture: Traumatic Brain Injury
May 13, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at the Country Springs Hotel, Grand Ballroom
Lee Woodruff presents "Life Changes in an Instant". Lee co-authored the book In an Instant with husband Bob Woodruff, ABC news anchor, after his brain injury from a roadside bomb attack in Iraq.
Registration is required. Call 262-928-8200

Assistive Technology Resource Fair
Wisconsin State Fair Expo Center
Friday, Saturday, May 16-17
For more information contact: Cindi Pichler at Independence First 414-291-7520 or
Jerry DeLeeuw at 262-782-0506

Rehabilitation of the Adult and Child with Brain Injury: Practical Solutions to Real World Problems
June 5-6, 2008
Williamsburg, Virginia
For more information contact: Linda Nowsherwan at 703-451-8881

Brain Injury Association of America 2008 Caregiver's Conference
June 6 - 8, 2008
Dallas, TX
Featuring best-selling author, Lee Woodruff, and over 25 expert speakers on all aspects of brain injury for parens, spouses, siblings, children of a parent with brain injuries and other caregivers. Special sessions for caregivers of military personnel and civilians whether the injury is recent or many years ago will also be offered.
For more information contact: www.biausa.org/livingwithbi.htm

National Brain Injury Employment Conference and Region 8 Employment Conference
Building Bridges to Supports & Opportunities
June 10 -12, 2008
Denver, CO
For more information contact Miriam Cable at 800-682-1240 or www.ctat-training.com

15th Annual Brain Injury Conference
June 19-20, 2008
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
For more information contact: www.mayoclinic.org/jobs-nursing-rst/cne.html or call 1-800-545-0357.

Seventh North American Conference on Shaken Baby Syndrome (Abusive Head Trauma)
October 5-7, 2008
Westin Bayshore Hotel
Vancouver, BC, Canada
The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome invites you to come and learn about the newest reasearach on shaken baby syndrome, the best prevention techniques and meet families and professionals from around the world who deal with this form of child abuse. For questions, call the NCSBS to speak with Danielle Vasquez at 1-888-273-0071 or go to: www.dontshake.org

 


Last updated 3/27/2008