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Dear SCI Forum subscribers: Announcing the next SCI Forum: What: Wheelchair Skills: Getting the most from your manual or power wheelchair When: Tuesday, November 8, from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Where: 4 West Rehab Gym Harborview Medical Center 325 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 For directions, go to http://sci.washington.edu/info/directions_forum_hmc.asp Learn the skills you need to successfully navigate your wheelchair in an array of situations and environments so you can more fully participate in the activities you enjoy. Using research studies, advice from ultralight wheelchair users, personal inpatient rehab experience, and video clips of wheelchair users, Harborview physical therapist Elisa Smith will provide practical tips on perfecting ultralight wheelchair skills, including wheelies for curbs and maneuvering in small restrooms, elevators, on gravel roads and escalators. Then, Harborview physical therapist Dave Colescott will discuss the skills needed to drive your power wheelchair in difficult situations, such as small spaces, around tight corners, over curbs, or up hills in the rain. Power wheelchair users will provide tips and demonstrations on conquering these challenges. Free parking will be provided for this event. For more information, please visit the SCI Forum website: http://sci.washington.edu/info/forums/schedule.asp Download the printable flyer: http://sci.washington.edu/info/forums/11-11%20flyer.pdf * * * * * * * * * * * * |
Thursday, October 27, 2011
[Scirehab-forum] SCI Forum November 7, 2011 at 7:00 PM
Monday, October 17, 2011
[Scirehab-forum] Spinal Cord Injury Support and Information Group Thursday October 20
Individuals with spinal cord injuries and their family members and caregivers are invited to attend the next Spinal Cord Injury Support and Information Group, which will take place:
· Thursday, October 20, from 12:30 to 1:30 pm
· Harborview Medical Center (4-West Patient & Family Room, across from the nurses' station).
This is not a therapy group, but rather an opportunity to share stories and experiences, ask questions and get real-life answers. You can also just listen to fellow members of the spinal cord injury community.
Monthly Meetings at Harborview Medical Center:
· 3rd Thursday of each month
· 12:30 to 1:30 pm
· 4-West Patient & Family Room (across from the nurses' station)
For questions or information, please call 206-616-8568
Friday, October 14, 2011
[Scirehab-forum] Last Reminder: Register for the October 22, 2011 SCI Wellness Summit
Dear SCI Forum subscribers:
Don’t forget to register for the 2011 Spinal Cord Injury Wellness Summit that takes place on Saturday, October 22.
What: 2011 Spinal Cord Injury Wellness Summit
A free half-day educational program for individuals with spinal cord injuries, family members, caregivers and health professionals.
When: Saturday, October 22, 2011, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.
Where: South Campus Center, 3rd Floor
University of Washington
1601 NE Columbia Rd., Seattle, WA 98195
(Note: parking on UW campus is free after 12 noon.)
Register: To learn more and register, go to: http://sci.washington.edu/summit2011
Please register by October 17.
Whether you are recently injured or have a long-standing spinal cord injury, this half-day educational program will provide information and resources that can help you stay healthy and live well with a spinal cord injury. Family members, caregivers and health care providers are also welcome to attend. There will be several presentations to choose from—including talks on pain, spasticity, sexual health, employment and recreation—all given by experts from the UW Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. Refreshments will be available.
· Certificates for continuing education hours will be available for physical and occupational therapists.
· Download the flyer: http://sci.washington.edu/summit2011/summit_ flyer.pdf
· Thank you to our SCI Wellness Summit sponsors, who will be on hand to show and discuss their products.
- Astra Tech, Inc.
o ATG Rehab
- Care Medical & Rehabilitation Equipment
- Invacare Corp.
- Permobil, Inc.
- Pushing Boundaries
- Restorative Therapies
- United Seating & Mobility
o Varilite
Find out more and register at http://sci.washington.edu/summit2011/ .
For questions, please contact Cynthia Salzman, csalzman@uw.edu, 206-685-3999.
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Cynthia Salzman, MHA
Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington
Box 356490, Seattle, WA 98195-6490
Email: csalzman@uw.edu; Phone: 206-685-3999; FAX: 206-685-3244; Website: http://sci.washington.edu
Thursday, October 6, 2011
[Scirehab-forum] Reminder: Register for the October 22, 2011 SCI Wellness Summit
Dear SCI Forum subscribers:
Don’t forget to register for the 2011 Spinal Cord Injury Wellness Summit that takes place on Saturday, October 22.
What: 2011 Spinal Cord Injury Wellness Summit
A free half-day educational program for individuals with spinal cord injuries, family members, caregivers and health professionals.
When: Saturday, October 22, 2011, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.
Where: South Campus Center, 3rd Floor
University of Washington
1601 NE Columbia Rd., Seattle, WA 98195
(Note: parking on UW campus is free after 12 noon.)
Register: To learn more and register, go to: http://sci.washington.edu/summit2011
Please register by October 17.
Whether you are recently injured or have a long-standing spinal cord injury, this half-day educational program will provide information and resources that can help you stay healthy and live well with a spinal cord injury. There will be several presentations to choose from—including talks on pain, spasticity, sexual health, employment and recreation—all given by experts from the UW Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. Please note: there will be no SCI Forum on the usual second Tuesday in October.
· Certificates for continuing education hours will be available for physical and occupational therapists.
· Download the flyer: http://sci.washington.edu/summit2011/summit_ flyer.pdf
· Thank you to our SCI Wellness Summit sponsors, who will be on hand to show and discuss their products.
- Astra Tech, Inc.
o ATG Rehab
- Care Medical & Rehabilitation Equipment
- Invacare Corp.
- Permobil, Inc.
- Pushing Boundaries
- Restorative Therapies
- United Seating & Mobility
o Varilite
Find out more and register at http://sci.washington.edu/summit2011/ .
For questions, please contact Cynthia Salzman, csalzman@uw.edu, 206-685-3999.
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Cynthia Salzman, MHA
Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington
Box 356490, Seattle, WA 98195-6490
Email: csalzman@uw.edu; Phone: 206-685-3999; FAX: 206-685-3244; Website: http://sci.washington.edu