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Annual Conference

SEPTEMBER 26 & 27, 2013

Lansing Center - Lansing, MI
333 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933
CONFERENCE BROCHURE
HELD IN CON JUNCTION WITH THE MICHIGAN BRAIN IN JURY PROVIDER COUNCIL
 JOIN US FOR THE Family &
BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN
Survivor

ANNUAL
Opportunities
Thursday, September 26th

CONFERENCE
1:30pm 2:30pm
Annual Members Meeting
(Lansing Center)
* Does not include lunch. All members of
The purpose of this two-day conference is to provide state-of- BIAMI are invited to attend.
the art information about brain injury treatment and therapies, 2:45pm 3:15pm
which will foster maximal rehabilitation and a good quality of Exhibit Hall Access
life. This conference is designed to benefit persons engaged (Lansing Center)
* A name badge is required for
in therapies with persons recovering from injury as well as
admittance into the Exhibit Hall. Name
caregivers and persons with brain injury. Learning will occur badges are available at the Members
with discussion, case studies, exhibits, practicum, and lectures. Meeting.

5:00pm 6:00pm
Reception for Annual Dinner
(Radisson Hotel - 2nd Floor)
Audience
Persons with brain injury, families, health care professionals, nurses, physicians,
psychologists, program administrators, therapists, counselors, social workers, case 6:30pm 10:30pm
managers, direct care staff, state agency personnel, insurance claims specialists, Annual Dinner Banquet
policy makers and all those interested in issues and trends in brain injury (Radisson Hotel - 2nd Floor)
rehabilitation.

Video taping or audio taping any of the sessions is strictly prohibited unless
you have made previous arrangements through the Brain Injury Association of
Michigan. Thank you for your cooperation.

For Your Comfort

We suggest you bring a sweater and layer your clothing. It is difficult for large
facilities to regulate meeting room temperatures, and comfort levels among
attendees can vary enormously.

Catch a Ride with Michigan Transportation

A free transportation service to and from the conference will be available within
the Michigan Transportation service area for persons with brain injury or family
members with transportation difficulties. Reservations must be made directly
through Michigan Transportation (877) 777-7900. Spaces limited, please register
early.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 - DAY 1 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 - DAY 2

7:30am-8:15am 12:15pm-1:45pm 7:30am-8:15am 12:15pm-1:45pm
Registration & Exhibits Lunch & Break Registration & Exhibits Lunch & Break
in Exhibit Hall in Exhibit Hall,
8:15am-8:30am 8:15am-8:30am Exhibit Drawing
Welcome- Michael F. Dabbs 1:45pm-2:45pm Welcome- Michael F. Dabbs
Concurrent Workshops 1:45pm-2:45pm
8:30am-9:30am Session III 8:30am-9:30am Concurrent Workshops
Keynote- Gary Guller Keynote- Oz Sanchez Session III
2:45pm-3:15pm
9:30am-10am Break with Exhibitors in 9:30am-10am 2:45pm-3:00pm
Break with Exhibitors in Exhibit Hall Break with Exhibitors in Drawing Winners
Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall Collect Prizes in Concourse
3:15pm-4:15pm
10am-11am Concurrent Workshops 10am-11am 3pm-4pm
Concurrent Workshops Session IV Concurrent Workshops Concurrent Workshops
Session I Session I Session IV
6:30pm-10:30pm
11:15am-12:15pm Annual Dinner Banquet 11:15am-12:15pm
Concurrent Workshops Radisson Hotel Lansing- Concurrent Workshops
Session II All are invited to attend! Session II

Keynote Speakers
Gary Guller - Thursday, September 26, 2013 8:30am-9:30am
Gary Guller is both a record-setting mountaineer and professional motivational and inspirational speaker. In 2003, Gary was leader
of the largest ever cross-disability group to reach Mt Everest Base Camp, at 17,500 feet. After setting this record, he went on to
scale the peak, reaching the summit on May 23, 2003, and becoming the first person with one arm to summit Mt. Everest. Gary
has travelled and climbed all over the world, including numerous trips to Asia. There is a lot to explore with Garys presentation,
especially how we perceive and treat others, and what can happen as a result.

Oz Sanchez - Friday, September 27, 2013 8:30am-9:30am

After nearly six years with the Marines, Oz decided to transfer to the Navy to operate as a Navy Seal. In July 2001, during the time
of his transfer between branches, Oz`s life changed forever when he was involved in a hit-and-run motorcycle accident, which
resulted in a spinal cord injury (SCI) and the inevitable paralysis and neurological complications associated with SCI. Since the
accident, Oz has proactively competed in the adaptive sports of handcycling and Triathlon. Oz worked his way to the top in both
sports in relative short time. Today Oz is a triple world champion in the sport of handcycling under the Paralympic umbrella.
*Sponsored by The Vincent Schoenrock Lecture Series

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
8:15am-8:30am
Welcome
Michael F. Dabbs
Brain Injury Association of Michigan President
10:00am-11:00AM
Concurrent Workshops- Session I
TH-01 Neuromodulation for Brain Injury
Rehabilitation
Neuromodulation is predicted to be the next major paradigm shift in medical
treatments for neurological disorders. Just as the heart pacemaker revolutionized
cardiac care, changing the way the nervous system operates by introducing electrical
activation holds promise for almost every neurological disorder. This presentation
will introduce the basic concepts of neuromodulation and present some initial
applications for treatment of the effects of traumatic brain injury.
John Corrigan, Ph.D.
Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Ohio State University
TH-02 Advancements in Vocational Evaluation
Practices for TBI
Individuals post traumatic brain injury may encounter mulficated deficits that
interfere with their ability to maintain and obtain employment. A need for
moving beyond traditional assessment protocol is critical for gaining a complete
understanding of an individuals potential for employment success. This presentation
will discuss advancements in providing vocational evaluation services to individuals
with traumatic brain injuries by outlining the bio mechanisms of the injury and
predictive indicators and how to align specific assessments with individuals
strengths, needs and goals.
Rene Dell, MA, LPC, CRC
Special Tree Rehabilitation System
Joseph Richert II
Special Tree Rehabilitation System
11:15AM-12:15pm
Concurrent Workshops- Session II
TH-05 Identification of a Lifetime History of TBI
Research indicates that a persons lifetime history of traumatic brain injury (TBI)
is useful for judging current cognitive and emotional states, particularly behavior
associated with the executive functioning (e.g., planning, impulsivity, substance abuse,
interpersonal abilities). Due to how TBI damages the frontal portions of the brain,
it is important that professionals be aware of a persons history of TBI and the
potential that current functioning is being affected. This presentation will summarize
what is known about lifetime history of TBI and present a method of assessment
the Ohio State University TBI Identification Method.
John Corrigan, Ph.D.
Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Ohio State University
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 DAY 1
8:30am-9:30am Keynote Speaker
Make Others Greater and Success is Guaranteed.
Gary Guller uses his extraordinary experiences to educate participants and teams on
the importance of integrity, determination, diversity and teamwork. He shows how
these traits lead to personal, team and organizational success.
Garys sessions are full of vivid images and inspiring, real-life stories. He encourages
participants to look deep into themselves, and then set goals that maximize individual
and collective potential. Through his personal example, he then shows how these goals
may be achieved.
Gary Guller
Mt. Everest Summiteer.World Record Holder. International Keynote Speaker
TH-03 An Introduction to Music Therapy
Music Therapy is an emerging field which greatly benefits a variety of populations,
including those who have suffered a traumatic brain injury. This session will
introduce the audience to music therapy and provide examples of techniques used
by a board certified music therapist.
Bernadette Skodack, MT-BC, CBIS
Eisenhower Center
TH-04 Influence of Premorbid Functioning on
Long-term Outcomes Following TBI
The trajectory of recovery following TBI can be influenced by a number of patient
characteristics, many of which are present prior to the injury. These factors are
extremely important to consider in rehabilitation treatment and community
reentry planning. Such factors include preinjury socioeconomic status, education,
age, gender, work history, psychiatric, behavioral, and cognitive functioning. An
in-depth understanding of such factors is imperative to provide patients who have
experienced a TBI with optimal care. The influence of these factors will be discussed
during this session.
Brigid Waldron-Perrine , Ph.D.
Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan/Detroit Medical Center
Summar Reslan, MS
Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan; Eastern Michigan University
TH-06 Disguising Therapy as Fun: Innovative and
Research-Based Group Treatment of Adolescents
This presentation will discuss the current research on adolescent development and
adolescent brain development. Groups have been developed utilizing this research
and classic theory to provide students with a non-traditional experience in which
they can learn and utilize skills to improve socialization and behaviors in the school
and community. A short movie made by the teens will be shown.
Mariann Young, Ph.D.
Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers, Inc
Megan Remenap, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS
Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers, Inc
Jennifer Marko, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS
Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers, Inc
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TH-07 Trauma and Cultural Competency for
Working with American Indian/Alaska Native
Clients and Tribes/Indian Organizations
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in 2009, the third leading
cause of death for American Indian/Alaska Native peoples was unintended injuries.
Participants will encounter an overview of this special population in the training
session including a general understanding of American Indian/Alaska Native
demographics for U.S./Canada and Michigan specific; U.S. federal policy/laws
regarding American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN); the boarding school experience
and historical trauma of AI/AN people; AI/AN Health Indicators; cultural competency
for working with tribal clients and/or tribes/Indian organizations; and obtain case
examples/research models.
Stacey M. Tadgerson, MPA
State of Michigan, Department of Human Services
1:45Pm-2:45pm
Concurrent Workshops- Session III
TH-09 Neuroplasticity the New Frontier in
Brain Injury Recovery
For nearly a century there has been evidence that the brain is far more dynamic
than has been given credit. The research has now overwhelming shown that our
brains are plastic meaning our cortex is dynamic and can yield to behavioral
experience. This presentation will outline an historical perspective of neuroplasticity,
explore the basis of neuroplasticity, review neural network dysfunction and recovery,
and highlight how principles of neuroplasticity can guide rehabilitation programming.
Heidi Reyst, PhD, CBIST
Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers
TH-10 So You Want to Talk?
People with traumatic brain injuries can suffer a number of debilitating conditions,
including loss of speech. While some survivors have speech that is difficult to
understand, others are completely unable to talk. But this does not mean they
cannot communicate. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is an
area of speech-language pathology that helps people compensate for temporary
or permanent loss of speech. In this session, a Speech-Language Pathologist with
expertise in AAC and a person with a TBI who is non-verbal and uses a speech-
generating device for communication will demonstrate just what AAC can do for
survivors of TBI.
Lisa G. Bardach, MS, CCC-SLP
Organization Communicating Solutions, LLC
Joe Mundt, Survivor
Valerie Lawson
Port Huron Area School District
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 DAY 1
TH-08 An Unsuspected but Treatable Cause of
Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms: Vertical
Heterophoria
Fifteen to twenty percent of TBI patients experience persistent post-concussive
symptoms (dizziness, headaches, anxiety, neck pain, reading and concentrating
difficulties) which traditionally have proven difficult to treat. We describe how
Vertical Heterophoria (VH - a form of binocular vision dysfunction) appears to be
causative of these symptoms in approximately 50% of these patients. We present
our recent research on 38 TBI patients with VH, demonstrating that treatment with
prismatic spectacle lenses reduces their post-concussive symptoms by 80%.
Debby Feinberg, OD
Vision Specialists of Michigan
Mark Rosner, MD
Vision Specialists of Michigan
Jennifer Doble, MD
Associates in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
TH-11 The Role of Hope in Recovery
Alfred Adler said:
We cannot think, feel, will, or act without the perception of a goal
As an individual living with a spinal cord injury for almost twelve years, I have heard
the term false hope more times than I care to remember. If Hope is the state
which promotes the belief in an outcome related to events and circumstances in
ones life then what is false hope and why is real hope so dangerous?
This topic will challenge the usage of the term false hope and inspire clinicians
to use interactive goal setting and the power of the human spirit to help clients
overcome lifes challenges.
Erica Coulston, BS
Walk The Line to SCI Recovery
TH-12 Rehabilitation of Individuals with
Traumatic Brain Injury: Impact and Response
to a Fragmented System
Due to a fragmented rehabilitation system of care, individuals with TBI (IWTBI) face
financial, structural, personal, and attitudinal barriers in accessing needed services.
This presentation will provide an overview of the current state of the post-acute
rehabilitation service delivery system for IWTBI, highlighting contributing factors
and the use of a web-based tool for overcoming these barriers. An emphasis of the
presentation will be guiding practices and future research to improve the effective
delivery of rehabilitation services. The discussion will focus on current situations and
solutions to improve the rehabilitation continuum of care and reduce the burden
and costs of TBI.
Eileen Elias, MEd
JBS International, Inc
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 DAY 1
3:15Pm-4:15pm
Concurrent Workshops- Session IV

TH-13 Behaviors Following Brain Injury TH-15 Mindfulness Meditation Interventions in

Individuals who sustain brain injuries often will have life altering changes and
challenges that affect every aspect of their functioning. These impairments are
manifested medically, emotionally, and behaviorally, and can create lifelong burdens
for those individuals, as well as those who care for them and treat them. This
presentation will discuss the many types of challenging behaviors that are typically
seen, will evaluate and talk about the interventions used to mitigate these behaviors,
and will present options regarding discharge planning.
Ray Kamoo, Ph.D., LP
Pinnacle Rehabilitation Services
TH-14 iCan!!! An overview of apps and computer
cognitive software
Overwhelmed by the number of apps and software programs available to assist with
cognitive skills? We can help! The course will provide a comprehensive booklet
and comparison chart of available apps including their cost, availability, ease of use,
targets and pros and cons. We will highlight and demonstrate a variety of apps/
software. Audience participation will be encouraged. Our aim is for you to walk
away with an easy to use guide to help unravel the world of technology.
Persons with Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury
This presentation will describe the interventions and results of the pilot RCT
considering whether mindfulness-based group therapies versus a healthy control
intervention will be effective in alleviating chronic stress or depressive symptoms
after mild to moderate TBI or whether either intervention can improve psychosocial
functioning. Healthy living control includes classes on sleep, nutrition, exercise, and
living with a brain injury, while the group mindfulness approach involves mindful
body scan, mantra, mindful walking and breathing, and compassionate meditation.
Both groups were randomized and participated in a 4-week long live group class
following by 4-week telephone support intervention. Stress, depressive symptoms,
and psychosocial functioning was monitored before, after and 12-weeks after the
intervention..
Esther Bay, Ph.D., RN
University of Michigan School of Nursing
Denyce Kerner, PhD
St. Josephs Mercy Health System
Darlene Klein, MA, LLP
University of Michigan

Kerri Torzewski, MA, CCC-SLP

Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers
Angie McCalla, MS, CCC-SLP
Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers
TH-16 Brain Injury: An Introduction
This session will provide attendees with an introduction to brain injury. Topics
covered will be definitions of traumatic and acquired brain injury; causes and
incidence rates; basic anatomy and physiology; severity of injury; levels of care and
family needs.
Mary Jo Hall, CBIST
Special Tree Rehabilitation Systems

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 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
8:15am-8:30am
Welcome
Michael F. Dabbs
Brain Injury Association of Michigan President
10:00am-11:00am
Concurrent Workshops- Session I
FR-01 Demystifying Executive Functions
Did you ever want to eat a BIG piece of chocolate cake but know you shouldnt due
to being on a diet? Did you eat it or did you refrain? More importantly, did you
think about what part of your brain helped you to formulate your answer? Your
ability to make the decision about eating the cake was due to the involvement of
your executive functioning (EF) skills. When deficits of executive skills arise, they
are often not clearly understood or diagnosable. Greater strides have been made
in the identification and treatment with more and more practitioners realizing the
devastating and often life-altering impact the subtle difficulties have on interpersonal
skills, return to work potential, social communication or household management.
The lecture will touch on definitions, anatomy, development, models of EF and then
hone in on functional outcomes and remediation techniques.
Angie McCalla, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS
Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers
FR-02 Preserving Hope through Values-Based
Goal Setting in TBI
Hope can be described as one of the best predictors of treatment success. This
workshop will focus on the science behind, and practical applications of hope
constructs. A new model for treatment planning will also be described. The
presenter will use her own experience with MS to illustrate the concepts and share
how they can be applied in brain injury rehabilitation.
Barb Barton, Ph.D., MSW, CBIS,
Western Michigan University
11:15am-12:15pm
Concurrent Workshops- Session II
FR-05 Common Cognitive and Psychological
Sequelae Following TBI
People who have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) may experience various
sequelae, some transient and some are more long-term. The issues may be
physiological, neurological, or psychological. We will discuss common sequelae,
focusing on the cognitive and the psychological changes, following different severities
of TBI. We will review the role that a neuropsychologist plays in assessment and
developing a comprehensive treatment plan. Last we will review different treatment
option with a focus on commonly used medications.
Percival Pangilinan Jr., MD
University of Michigan, Dept. of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Nicolette Gabel, Ph.D
VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System and University of Michigan Medical School
Jennifer Marola, Ph.D
VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System and University of Michigan Medical School
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 DAY 2
8:30am-9:30am Keynote Speaker
The Gold Medalist in All of Us
Achieving successful change inevitably means overcoming obstacles.
The Recon-Marine suffered from paralysis after a traumatic motorcycle accident and
has since proactively competed in the adaptive sports of handcycling and Triathlon,
working his way to the top in both sports in relative short time. Today Oz Sanchez is
a five-time world champion in the sport of handcycling, bringing back gold and bronze
medals from both the 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Paralympic games.
Oz Sanchez
Know No Limits
FR-03 Visual Rehabilitation: the Missing Link
(Part 1 of 2)
There is an extremely high incidence of visual and visual-cognitive disorders in
neurologically impaired patients. Unfortunately, because these vision deficits are
difficult to understand, many people go undiagnosed and untreated for these
problems. The lack of proper identification and treatment of these visual problems
can delay or decrease the success of other therapies, such as occupational and
physical therapy. This session will provide this missing link in the function of the
visual system, how this function is interrupted by brain injury, and the treatment for
these visual deficits. It will give the participant an opportunity to understand the
role of vision and how to determine if visual intervention is their missing link.
Dr Danna Haba, OD
Excel Institute of Shelby
FR-04 An Introduction to Brain Injury
This session will provide attendees with an introduction to brain injury. Topics
covered will include, incidence, epidemiology, prevalence of TBI and ABI in Michigan;
common issues faced by people with mild, moderate, and severe brain injury; the
role of health care and rehabilitation in maximizing independence; advocacy and
funding issues; prevention of primary and secondary health issues.
Lynn Brouwers, MS, CRC, CBIST
Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers
FR-06 Cognitive Retraining with Metacognitive
Focus: Facilitating use of Internal Strategies
and External Aids During Individual and Group
Treatment using a Collaborative Gaming Focus
To provide a better understanding of cognitive challenges experienced by service
members with brain injury and/or behavioral health conditions and provide the
patient/family/caregiver with ideas on how to use available resources to facilitate
use and carryover of internal strategies and external aids to maximize cognitive
outcomes in the home, community, work and/or academic setting, using a
metacognitive approach..
Jennifer L. Thamarus, M.S., CCC-SLP
Veterans Administration
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FR-07 Visual Rehabilitation: the Missing Link
(Part 2 of 2)
This session will provide an in depth look at the visual spatial deficits that occur
with neglect and midline shift syndrome. Understanding how to identify these
conditions in addition to understanding various visual therapeutic activities will
enable the therapist to provide their patients with a higher level of care. It will give
the participant an opportunity to understand the role of spatial vision and how to
determine if visual intervention is their missing link.
Dr Danna Haba, OD
Excel Institute of Shelby
1:45pm-2:45pm
Concurrent Workshops- Session III
FR-09 Advancing Age: Outcome in Chronic Brain
Injury and the Newly Acquired
With a population of advancing age the chronic brain injured and older adults
sustaining a brain injury pose new questions in terms to long-term out come and
prognosis. The focus of this presentation will be to describe normal aging, cognitive
issues related to aging and current research in advancing age and brain injury.
Julie Smith, MSN, RN, CRRN, Cm
Community Links Inc and Smith RN Group
Sara Louise Pierce, BS, CBIS
Community Links Inc
FR-10 Low to High Tech Strategies to Meet Your
Clients Needs
Participants will learn how to assess basic and instrumental activities of daily living
(I/ADLs) to determine what strategies are the most effective following a brain
injury. Occupational analysis of specific strategies will be reviewed, as well as case
studies on how to implement these strategies. A range of technologies will be
reviewed including smartphone applications, templates, and resources that you can
incorporate into your treatment sessions.
Jessica Westmeier-Shuh, MHS, OTRL, CAPS, CBIS
Origami Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center
Amanda Carr OTRL, ATP, CBIS
Origami Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center
3:00pm-4:00pm
Concurrent Workshops- Session IV
FR-13 Connecting Community and Home with
Behavioral Modification Strategies
Attendees will learn the importance of connecting community and home with
behavioral modification strategies. Initially, the attendee will learn the definition
of community and home from the lens of the client. Once properly defined, the
attendee can journey through the process of discovering new and realistic goals,
while experiencing success and sometimes falling into pitfalls. Whether it is success
or failure, there are important behavioral lessons to implement along the way.
Michele White, MA, LLP
White Behavioral Consultants, P.C.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 DAY 2
FR-08 My Brain is Tired: Narratives on Fatigue
after TBI
Fatigue after mild to severe TBI has been reported from 6 months up to 5 years
after injury. This presentation summarizes a phenomenological study of fatigue as
described by survivors of TBI. From the stories of those who lived with post-
TBI fatigue, several themes emerged that demonstrate that this type of fatigue is
different from the tiredness experienced by them prior to their injuries. Mr. Ron
Wilson, a survivor 3 years post-injury and his wife, Melodee, describe their own
experience, struggles, understanding of the condition, and eventual coping
with fatigue.
Marita de Leon, Ph.D.
Origami Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center
Ronald Wilson, MS, Survivor
Melodee Wilson, RN
FR-11 The Affordable Care Act- Moving Forward
with Healthcare Reform
This presentation on the impact the Affordable Care Act will have on individuals,
families, care givers and people with preexisting conditions is a comprehensive
overview of the many provisions incorporated into this law from a non-partisan
perspective. Covered, are such things as changes in insurance provisions regarding
people with disabilities, how the approach to healthcare is changing delivery as well
as expanded cost savings. How changes in Medicaid and Medicare will affect our
family and loved ones as well as what impact will the ACA have on the healthcare
workforce.
Brett Williams, BA
Michigan Consumers for Healthcare
FR-12 Together - Alone Ambiguous Loss.
A Family Members Journey. A Clinicians Role.
The concept of Ambiguous Loss will be discussed in addition the common
misconceptions about grief resolution that therapists and the public apply to those
who experience ambiguous loss , and clinical practices that can help individuals build
resiliency, find meaningful ways to live and discover hope through connecting with
others who have experienced ambiguous loss will be discussed.
Sandra McCormick, PsyD, LP, NCC, LPC, CBIST
Origami Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center
Glynis J. Fenn, BA
FR-14 Post Traumatic Persistent Pain and Stress:
Understanding and Self Treatment
Why do some peoples bodies keep on hurting after medical professionals say that
they should be fine.? Why do people have pain in an area years after the injury
occurred? Sometimes a person in pain is told that it is in their head. Explain and
gain understanding of what modern Neuroscience is teaching us about persistent
pain. Learn how and why it happens and more importantly how to decrease or
eliminate pain that has persisted beyond what is typically expected.
Rena Hicks, LPTA, MT
Advanced Therapy Group
Rebecca Roush
Advanced Therapy Group
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 DAY 2
FR-15 Michigan Sports Concussion Law and FR-16 The Role of Sex Education in TBI
Report of the MDCHs TBI Services and Rehabilitation
Prevention Council Sexual education is an essential part of the rehabilitation process for those who
Concussions can occur in any sport or recreational activity. Michigan have sustained a TBI. Clinicians must consider presenting the skills to maintain
is the 39th state to enact a law (effective 6/30/13) that regulates sports healthy relationships in all aspects. Skills such as social skills, coping mechanisms,
concussions and return to athletic activity. Resources that provide proper sexual knowledge, and safety behaviors must be addressed. Thus, developing
information on the law will be discussed. a sexual education program can be quite difficult. A variety of medical and clinical
issues have to be considered unique to each individual. In doing so, a variety of
This presentation will also feature on overview of the current HRSA TBI ethical and legal consideration must also be considered.
Implementation Partnership Grant, its partner agencies, and grant objectives.
Accomplishments for each of the grants four objectives will be highlighted. Lawrence R. Kowalski, MS, TLLP
Michigans TBI Online Training, which recently won The Most Adapted Grant Eisenhower Center
Product Award from HRSA, will be emphasized during the presentation. Misty Sonk, MS, TLLP, BCBA, CBIS
Linda Scarpetta, MPH Eisenhower Center
Michigan Department of Community Health
Kristina Alitawi, MS, TLLP, CBIS
Katie Parker, BS Eisenhower Center
Michigan Public Health Institute
Jeffrey Miles, MSW
Michigan Public Health Institute

INFORMATION
MICHIGAN VETERANS
The
Veterans
Program
TBI CONFERENCE
of the
Strategies for Living through Recovery from Combat
September 25th, 2013
at the Lansing Center
Attention military service personnel, Veterans and their spouses,
Please join us for this free Strategies for Living Through Recovery from Combat conference designed to help you to truly
come home to your family and friends. This conference also provides special discussions specifically for spouses. The Veterans TBI
Conference is being conducted through joint participation of Department of Defense,Veterans Administration, and private sector
organizations to enhance the lives of those that are dealing with the issues caused by Invisible Wounds.

While FREE for all military,Veterans, and their spouses, you must still register to save your spots.
*Event registration information will be posted on the BIAMI website when it becomes available.
Scholarships may be available for military personnel and their families who are in need of financial assistance to cover gas may be
available on a limited basis.You must be a current BIAMI member to be eligible for a scholarship. Membership may be free,
please contact Rick Briggs for more information at veterans@biami.org or call him at (810) 229-5880.
*Participants must be military service personnel, veterans, or their spouse/significant other.

Quote Corner from

the 2012 Conference
Speakers were on point. I gained a lot from them, especially the keynote speakers!!!

The staff work hard to make this a great event and it shows. The conference was amazing.The exhibit hall was well planned
and organized with each company providing their own
individual approach to Brain Injury victims and their needs.
Overall, I think this year was one of the best BIA conferences I have attended.
You had great breakout sessions that were applicable and interesting.
An excellent opportunity to network with others working in brain injury
(And one of our more popular suggestions:) No strolling lunch!

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Please Note: HOTEL
Due to the volume of attendees, pre-conference registration will close on ACCOMMODATIONS
September 17, 2013.
Registrants are responsible for
Registrations must be postmarked by September 17, 2013. Confirmations will be making their own hotel arrangements.
emailed to all accepted pre-registrations. The Association does not guarantee space For information about the Lansing Area
will be available for walk-in registrations. It is advised that you check the website and Overflow Hotels visit
www.biami.org or call the Association office to find out if space is available after www.lansing.org/biami
Pre-Registration closes September 17. Register before September 9th and save!

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information about contact hours.
Thursday 5.0 hours, Friday 5.0 hours Directions & Parking:
Applications for Contact Hour Approval Have Also Been Submitted to the Following: Conference Sessions will be held
Certification of Disability Management Specialists Commission (CDMSC) at the Lansing Center. Directions
Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) and Parking Lot Maps are
Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) available for download at
State of Michigan AFC www.lansingcenter.com
State of Michigan Social Work The Downtown Lansing area continues
American Speech Language Association (ASHA) to have construction and parking spaces
are limited on site. PLEASE review the
This program is offered for 1.0 CEUs for SLP participants recommended parking options at
(Intermediate Level, Professional Content) www.lansing.org/biami and allow plenty of
extra time for navigating downtown Lansing.

CEU SYSTEM
Parking at the Lansing Center
& Lot 44 City Market -
$6.00 per entry CASH ONLY
All attendees will have a barcode on their conference
name badge. Attendees will be scanned in and out of North Grand Ramp/
sessions and all CE records will be kept electronically. In North Capital Ramp
order to earn CE credit you MUST get scanned in and Cost: $1 per hour
out of Each Session. Evaluations and certificates can $10.00 daily max.
be obtained online post-conference using a user name Cash,Visa, MC, Discover, AmEx.
and password which will be provided to you.

To earn full credit you must attend a minimum of 50

minutes of all 60 minute sessions.

For more information regarding registrations,

exhibits, scholarships, etc. please contact the
Brain Injury Association
of Michigan:
(810) 229-5880 (800) 444-6443
Fax (810) 229-8947
Email: info@biami.org
Webpage: www.biami.org

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Conference Registration
*If you do not have access to a computer; please contact the BIAMI
office for assistance with online registration: 810-229-5880

Register Online:
Click on web link or QR code to register
www.biami.org/brain-injury-conference-michigan.htm

Have a smartphone? Scan this QR code

to go to Online Registration

Registration closes on September 17, 2013

Early bird registration rates end on 9/12/13

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 Non Profit
Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
Chartered State Affiliate of the Brain Injury Association of America, Inc. Brighton, MI
7305 Grand River, Suite 100 Brighton, MI 48114-7379 Permit No. 333
E-mail: info@biami.org Website: www.biami.org

2013 DIAMOND SPONSORS

The Brain Injury Association of Michigan wishes to thank our distinguished
Diamond Sponsors for their generous support of this educational event.