| Friday, October 21, 2005
10:30 am - 12 noon
Session Code: Panel 1
Scope Of Community Involvement - Functional Classification
Presenter(s): Jerome Bickenbach, PhD - School Of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen's University - Kingston, ON;
Allen Heinemann, PhD - Northwestern University - Chicago, IL;
A representative from BC Coalition of People with Disabilities
During the opening plenary Allen Heinemann will speak on the results of his recent study funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research. 3 Focus Groups were identified including those persons with strokes, traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries. This research looked at the community participation of these 3 Focus Groups with the objective of guiding the future provision of rehabilitation services. From this study, recommendations will be identified for community-based supports and system changes to sustain long-term community participation. Jerome Bickenbach and a member of the BC Coalition for Persons with Disabilities will join in a panel discussion following Dr. Heinemann's presentation to discuss the implications of this research on providing future services for persons with disabilities in British Columbia.
Target Audience:
Service Provider
Fee-Payers
Researchers
Politicians
10:30 am - 12 noon
Session Code: Panel 2
Survivor And Family Member Panel - BC Survivors & Family Members Share Their Experiences
Presenter(s): Tiffany Bartraw, B.R.A.I.N. - New Westminster, BC;
Yvonne Nielsen, B.R.A.I.N. - Terrace., BC;
Tina Suter, ED - B.R.A.I.N. - Burnaby, BC;
Stacey Suter, B.R.A.I.N. - Burnaby, BC;
Rosemary Perry, B.R.A.I.N. - Vancouver, BC
Family Members and Survivors will share their personal stories looking at how they have been able to use the "Whatever It Takes" model of recovery and talk about the importance of setting goals and being able to try new approaches. Their will be discussion around the common dilemmas and success in meeting the challenges of living with a brain injury.
Target Audience:
Service Provider
Survivors
Families
Lawyers
Politicians
1:45 - 2:45 pm
Session Code: A-1
Brain Waves: A Cognitive Communication Skills Development Group For Children
Presenter(s): Janet Woodhouse, OT - Bloorview MacMillan Children's Centre - Toronto, ON; Anna Marie Batelaan, MSW - Bloorview MacMillan Children's Centre - Toronto, ON;
Lisa Kakonge, SLP - Bloorview MacMillan Children's Centre - Toronto, ON
Objective(s): * To address the gap in service through a literature review and anecdotal accounts for dynamic skill development and cognitive communication skills for children with acquired brain injury aged 7-10 * To demonstrate a project based approach to addressing cognitive social and communication skills and challenges in a group format* To demonstrate techniques to promote the generalization of cognitive communication skills to a nature environment.
Target Audience:
Service Provider
Survivors
Families
1:45 - 2:45 pm
Session Code: A-2
Intervention Strategies For Offenders With Brain Injury
Presenter(s): John Simpson, - Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association - Harrison Hot Springs, BC;
Dorothy Reid, MA - Correctional Service of Canada - Abbotsford, BC
Objective(s): Participants will gain appreciation of the impact of the involvement of people with brain injury with the prison system and develop an understanding of strategies being employed to provide a safe and secure, therapeutic environment for offenders while in prison while safely reintegrating them into society at the earliest time.
Target Audience:
Service Provider
Lawyers
Those interested in the Criminal Justice System.
1:45 - 2:45 pm
Session Code: A-3
Aphasia: "Speechless Never Silent!"
Presenter(s): Matthew Levy, RRP - Speechless Ink. - Delta, BC;
Skip Marcella, - Speechless Ink. - Vancouver, BC
Objective(s): Performance piece to raise Aphasia awareness & engage audience!
Target Audience:
Service Provider
Survivors
Families
Lawyers
Medical
1:45 - 2:45 pm
Session Code: A-4
Traumatic Brain Injury And Sleep
Presenter(s): Avinder Minhas, MD - Private Practice - Richmond, BC
Objective(s): To review various sleep disorders associated with brain injury.
Target Audience:
Service Provider
Survivors
Families
Lawyers
Medical
Research
3:15 - 4:15 pm
Session Code: B-1
Resiliency: The Explainable And Unexplainable Aspects Of Recovery Following Brain Injury
Presenter(s): Martin Mrazik, PhD - Millard Health Center - Edmonton, AB
Objective(s): To identify and discuss factors that allow individuals to successfully cope after brain injury or stroke.
Target Audience:
Service Provider
Survivors
Families
Research
3:15 - 4:15 pm
Session Code: B-2
The Turning Away Of Clients With Brain Injuries Who Have Concurrent Disorders
Presenter(s): Jean Budden, MSW - GFStrong Rehab Centre - Vancouver, BC;
Rick Lawrie, MSW - GFStrong Rehab Centre - Vancouver, BC
Objective(s): Participants will gain knowledge about the similarities of brain injury, mental illness and substance abuse. Participants will gain a greater understanding of the need for an integrated approach to working with people with a brain injury and concurrent disorders.
Target Audience:
Service Providers
Survivors
Families
Lawyers
Medical
Research
3:15 - 4:15 pm
Session Code: B-3
A Family Guide To Goal Setting
Presenter(s): Lainie Cohen, M Ed - BIST - Toronto, ON
Objective(s): Participants will: 1. Gain an appreciation of the importance of client-centred goal setting. 2. Be invited to challenge their personal definitions of risk taking and failure. 3. Learn about the impact of cooperative goal planning on the successful transition to adulthood of one young man following the onset of significant disability.
Target Audience:
Survivors
Families
3:15 - 4:15 pm
Session Code: B-4
Learning For Life
Presenter(s): Frances Prittie, North Vancouver, BC
Objective(s): Participants will gain the appreciation of what it is like to go from the beginning of a devastating stroke, through ten years of growth to present day strengths and weaknesses and how I fought, and continue to fight the odds. I hope by listening to me at the conference that you will take away with you an understanding of patience and compassion that must go along with a stroke survivor with a long and productive life ahead of them.
Target Audience:
Service Provider
Survivors
Families
Lawyers
Medical
Research
Spiritual Providers
4:30 - 5:30 pm
Session Code: C-1
Getting The Most From Care Workers - Practical Strategies For Client-Focused Service Delivery
Presenter(s): Bobbi Hoadley, RRP - Par-ley Services - Vancouver, BC
Objective(s): Participants will learn strategies for assisting workers to provide client-focused care to survivors of acquired brain injuries.
Target Audience:
Service Provider
Families
4:30 - 5:30 pm
Session Code: C-2
Great Expectations And Myths Of The School System
Presenter(s): Robyn Littleford, M Ed - VSB/GF Strong Rehab Centre - Vancouver, BC;
Julia Zarudzka, M Ed - Zarudzka & Associates - Vancouver, BC
Objective(s): Participants will learn about the complexities of the school system including current funding, school placement and support issues. Participants will learn practical strategies in developing a positive educational environment.
Target Audience:
Service Provider
Families
Lawyers
Medical
Educators
4:30 - 5:30 pm
Session Code: C-3
A Group-Based Model For Sustainable Long-Term Support
Presenter(s): Diana Brouwer, MSW - Community Head Injury Resource Services (CHIRS) - Toronto, ON;
Lara Davidson, PhD - Community Head Injury Resource Services (CHIRS) - Toronto, ON
Objective(s): Describe the development and implementation of peer support, problem-solving groups. Discuss the use of outcome measurement in the groups.
Target Audience:
Service Providers
Survivors
4:30 - 5:30 pm
Session Code: C-4
Beyond Surviving To Thriving
Presenter(s): Ellen Connell, RCC, Victoria, BC;
Valerie Reynolds, Victoria, BC
Objective(s): Educating Survivors as Co- facilitators for emotional recovery, psychological growth and wellness groups.
Target Audience:
Service Provider
Survivors
Families
Lawyers
Research
Mental Health Professionals
Saturday, October 22, 2005
10:30 am - 12 noon
Session Code: D-1
The Structure Of Our Work: How It Empowers & Distresses Us
Presenter(s): Georgia Georgiou, B.Ed - Hamilton Health Sciences - Hamilton, ON
Objective(s): Participants will increase their understanding of how the structure of rehabilitation professional's work influences their perceptions of empowerment and job satisfaction, as well as the impact job structure can have on patient outcomes.
Target Audience:
Service Providers
10:30 am - 12 noon
Session Code: D-2
Attention Please! Is It All About Memory Or Is It About Attention?
Presenter(s): Dorothy Hillman, BScPT - Physiotherapist - Thornhill, ON;
Beverlee Melamed, BScOT - Beverlee C. Melamed & Associates Inc. - Thornhill, ON
Objective(s): The purpose of this session is to present some updated research and practical ideas on the topic of "Attention" and "Memory'. The participants will: learn about some of the new research on "Attention", review education on "Memory" - specifically working memory and brain injury, learn ways to develop better "Attention" , by learning types of attention and specific techniques used to elicit Attention, discuss the possibilities for future therapy in the areas of Attention and Memory.
Target Audience:
Service Providers
Survivors
Families
Lawyers
Medical
10:30 am - 12 noon
Session Code: D-3
Under The Big Top
Presenter(s): Robin Slater, B Arch - CUBIC - Lac Des Arcs, AB
Objective(s): Balancing disciplined strategy maintenance with humour using circus performers as models.
Target Audience:
Service Providers
Survivors
Families
Medical
10:30 am - 12 noon
Session Code: D-4
Competence And Guardianship: Shades Of Grey In A Black And White World
Presenter(s): Brian Webster, LLB - Webster & Associates - Richmond, BC
Objective(s): To provide information about the 'substitute decision maker' process.
Target Audience:
Service Providers
Survivors
Families
Lawyers
Medical
Research
1:45 - 2:45 pm
Session Code: E-1
The Operationalization Of Engagement In A Community Brain Injury Service
Presenter(s): Scott Farraway, BA - Peel Halton Acquired Brain Injury Services - Mississauga, ON;
Colin Pryor, PhD - Peel Halton Acquired Brain Injury Services - Mississauga, ON
Objective(s): Participants will gain an understanding of the concept of engagement, it's theoretical and practical implications for people with ABI.
Target Audience:
Service Providers
1:45 - 2:45 pm
Session Code: E-2
TBI And The Duty To Mitigate
Presenter(s): Faith Hayman, LLB - Vancouver, BC
Objective(s): This session will explore the duty to mitigate as applied to individuals with a traumatic brain injury.
Target Audience:
Service Providers
Survivors
Families
Lawyers
Medical
1:45 - 2:45 pm
Session Code: E-3
Extraordinary Grief: Recognizing & Understanding Secondary Losses Associated With Catastrophic Injury
Presenter(s): Janelle Breese Biagioni, - Victoria, BC
Objective(s): To recognize and understand the layers of loss families experience following a catastrophic injury.
Target Audience:
Service Providers
Survivors
Families
1:45 - 2:45 pm
Session Code: E-4
Managing Rule Governed Behaviour
Presenter(s): Douglas Lee, PhD - Behavioral Solutions Inc. - North Vancouver, BC
Objective(s): To distinguish between rule governed and contingent behaviour. This will better enable staff and family member to design effective interventions for undesired behaviour.
Target Audience:
Service Providers
Families
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