Championing Community Integration

Conference Plus Exhibit Hall & Poster Display

Sponsored by the

Friday, May 23, 2008

Hampton Inn Ottawa & Conference Centre 200 Coventry Road Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Featuring Paralympic Medal Winners Jason Dunkerley, Bob Lujano & other key speakers & Champions of Integration

Advance Program and Registration

Workshop Objectives This conference focuses on the ultimate goal of Rehabilitation, which is maximizing community integration and participation. Podium and poster presentations will feature best practice and current findings in this area and will highlight some of our “Champions” in this endeavour.

Who Should Attend All who are involved in the rehabilitation and re-integration of persons with disabilities and other challenges. This includes physicians, physical and occupational therapists, social workers, speech- language pathologists, recreation therapists, athletic therapists, community support workers, vocational rehab professionals and many more

Keynote Speakers

Jason Dunkerley

Jason is one of the world’s leading visually-impaired middle distance runners. He is a two-time silver medalist in the 1500m blind running event at the 2000 and 2004 and the 2006 World Champion for the 800m & 1500m events. Jason continues to train hard and hopes to once again represent Canada at the 2008 Paralympic Games in . He is originally from Hamilton but now calls Ottawa home.

Bob Lujano

Born in Wichita , Kansas , Bob graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Law. He holds a Master of Science in Sports Management from the University of Tennessee. He is also a quadruple amputee. In the summer of 2005, moviegoers got to know Bob as one of the hard charging Quad Rugby players who were profiled in the critically-acclaimed documentary MURDERBALL. The film chronicled the team’s quest for gold at the 2004 Paralympic Games in , . The U.S. team took home the bronze. Bob currently works at the Lakeshore Foundation, an official U.S. Olympic and Paralympic training site, as a Recreation Specialist. Program FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2008

7:30 Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:00 Welcoming Remarks

8:05 1st KEYNOTE SPEAKER : MR. BOB LUJANO Murderball, Smashing Stereotypes One Hit at aTime

9:15 Peer Support – Speaker TBD

9:45 Refreshments / Exhibit Hall

10:15 Dr. Mary Egan, Associate Professor, University of Ottawa: Participation in Valued Activities: What’s Hot?”

10:45 Panel: Bridges to Leisure and Recreation Donna Quiggin, Portfolio Manager, Special Needs Services, City of Ottawa Kim Durst-Mackenzie, Recreation Therapist, Sisters of Charity Health Services Denise Delaat, Occupational Therapist, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario

11:30 Lunch / Exhibit Hall / Networking

13:00 2nd KEYNOTE SPEAKER : MR. JASON DUNKERLEY

14:00 Panel: Getting Back to Work Kirby Kranabetter , Director of Mission Effectiveness, SCOHS Cheryl Colmer, Central Regional Manager of the Neil Squire Foundation

15:15 Changing Minds, Changing Lives: Dr. Nancy Dudek & Mr. Chris Bourne of the Canadian Paralympic Committee

16:15 Closing remarks, Evaluation

CHAMPIONING COMMUNITY INTEGRATION REGISTRATION FORM Hampton Inn Conference Centre, 200 Coventry Road, Ottawa May 23, 2008 (Please print) Last Name First Name Ms. † Mrs. † Mr. † Other † Position/Title Organization Department Mailing Address City Province Postal Code Telephone (office) Fax Email Please indicate any dietary or special needs Conference Registration Includes *Please refer to the Conference Program for details on all sessions.

Full conference delegate registration fees include: attendance at all sessions, exhibit hall and poster display, breakfast, lunch and nutrition breaks.

Registration Up to April 25 After April 25 Amount † Regular $150 $175 $______† Student $100 $100 $ ______

Total Payment Attached: $ ______Confirmation of registration will be sent by email

† Please check if you prefer NOT to have your name, title and organization identified on the list of participants that The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre shares with delegates and sponsors.

Reminder: Information and application for reimbursement may be made to The Allied Health Professional Development Fund by accessing www.ahpdf.ca. This applies to the targeted professions of medical laboratory technology, medical radiation technology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, audiology, dietetics, respiratory therapy and pharmacy.

Payment by Credit Card: † Visa † MasterCard Card No.: ______Expiry Date: ______

Cardholder Name: ______Signature:______

Payment by Cheque: Please make your cheque payable to The Ottawa Hospital Payment Policy: Conference registrations are not considered confirmed until full payment is received. All conference registration fees must be paid prior to the commencement of May 23, 2008. Cancellation Policy: Registration fees less a $50.00 administration fee will be issued for cancellations received by April 23, 2008. No refunds will be issued after this date. If you are unable to attend, you may substitute someone in your place. All cancellations and substitutions must be received in writing. Refunds will be processed after the conference. Inquiries: For registration inquiries, please contact Unconventional Planning at Tel: 613-721-7061 or 888-625-8455 (North America only), Fax: 613-721-3581 or email: [email protected]. Please visit www.ottawahospital.on.ca for conference information.

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