ANNUAL CONFERENCE

FEATURING:

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

Maria E. Garay-Serratos, MSW, PhD

Casey Cochran

FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2016HILTON HARTFORD

315 TRUMBULL STREET, HARTFORD, CT

CEO of Sojourner Center,Phoenix, Arizona

Former UConnFootball Player

Friday, March 4, 2016HILTON HARTFORD | 315 TRUMBULL STREET, HARTFORD, CT

S C H E D U L E AT- A - G L A N C E7:30 - 8:30 AM

Registration, Exhibits Open & Continental Breakfast8:30 - 10:00 AM

Maria E. Garay-Serratos: Sojouner Center BRAIN Program: DV and TBI

10:00 - 10:15 AM Exhibitor Break & Refreshments 10:15 - 11:45 AM Morning Workshops11:45 - 12:00 PM Exhibitor Break12:00 - 12:45 PM Lunch & Awards Ceremony12:45 - 1:45 PM Casey Cochran: A Heads First Approach to Sports and Life1:45 - 2:00 PM Exhibitor Break & Dessert2:00 - 4:00 PM Afternoon Workshops4:00 PM CEU/CME Distribution and Evaluations

7:30 - 8:30 AM Registration, Exhibits Open& Continental Breakfast

8:30 - 10:00 AM Welcome

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Sojouner Center BRAIN Program: Domestic Violence and TBIMaria E. Garay-Serratos, MSW, PhD, CEO of Sojouner Center, Phoenix, Arizona

Dr. Garay-Serratos will provide a brief synopsis about her personal story with domestic violence and TBI, followed by an overview of Sojouner Center, one of the nation’s largest domestic violence centers, and how the organization developed the BRAIN (Brain Recovery And Inter-professional Neuroscience) Program, including its partners, purpose and primary goals. The BRAIN Program aims to address TBIamong children, women and men impacted by domestic violence.

10:00 AM - 10:15 AMExhibitor Break & Refreshments

10:15 - 11:45 AMMorning Workshops(Participants attend one workshop)

Intimate Partner Violence and Traumatic Brain Injury Maria E. Garay-Serratos, MSW, PhD, CEO of Sojourner Center; Karen Jarmoc, MA, Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence; Garry Lapidus, PA-C, MPH, Injury Prevention Center, CT Children's Medical Center; William McEwen, LMSW, CBIS, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (moderator)

A panel of community professionals working in the intimate partner violence and brain injury fields will discuss current services provided to survivors of intimate partner violence in Connecticut. Panel members will give a brief description about their areas of expertise and how concussions and TBI can affect treatment and outcomes. The panel then will discuss the importance of screening and assessment for TBI and what follow-up will be helpful once a positive assessment has been made. Finally, the panel will talk about resources available to survivors of intimate partner violence with regard to concus-sions and TBI.

Julie Peters, CBIS, Executive Director, BIAC

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Optimizing Recovery from Brain Injury: The Importance of Sleep, Exercise & Nutrition Sarah E. Bullard, PhD, ABPP, Director of Psychology, Gaylord Specialty Healthcare; Lynelle Schneeberg, PsyD, Yale School of Medicine

This workshop will discuss the importance of factors other than medication in recovery after brain injury, with an emphasis on how to teach patients to pay attention to the basics, such as nutrition, sleep and exercise. There will be a review of how nutrition, sleep and exercise impact cognition and are altered in the wake of brain injury. Practical strategies and recommendations that can be employed in one’s daily practice will be provided.

Polishing the Executive: Neurochemical Modulation to Improve Fronto-Executive FunctionJoseph Trettel, MD, PhD, Director, Neurobehavioral Medicine, Gaylord Hospital

This workshop will provide an overview of executive functions and their underlying anatomy, physiology, and neurochemistry as it relates to optimizing executive functioning after brain injury.

11:45 AM - 12:00 PMExhibitor Break

12:00 - 12:45 PMLunch & Awards Ceremony

12:45 - 1:45 PMKeynote Presentation: A Heads First Approach to Sports and LifeCasey Cochran, Former UConn Football Player

After sharing his experiences of how concussions shaped his life, Mr. Cochran will provide insight as to what elite level athletes go through today and suggest a template for how football should be played.

1:45 - 2:00 PMExhibitor Break & Dessert

2:00 - 4:00 PMAfternoon Workshops (Participants attend one workshop)

Enhancing Quality of Life after Brain Injury: Person-Centered Planning & Functional StrategiesBarbara Nadeau, PhD, OTR/L, Quinnipiac University

This session will focus on strategies to help improve the quality of life for individuals with brain injuries including those within Connecticut’s ABI Waiver program. Topics including dilemmas in person-centered planning, goal setting, and facilitating participation in meaningful activities will be discussed.

Recovering from Concussion: When to rest and when to exercise?Anthony G. Alessi, MD, Associate Clinical Professor, University of Connecticut; Matthew Hall, DO, Assistant Professor, University of Connecticut

This presentation will address perspectives on sideline assessment of a sports head injury, understanding when to return an athlete to sports after a concussion, and the use of aerobic exercise during recovery from concussion. Additional return to play issues also will be discussed and case studies will be utilized to help illustrate best practices for managing concussion.

Traumatic Brain Injury: Stress, Neuroplasticity, Mindfulness, and Recovery Maulik P. Purohit, MD, MPH, Chief of Medical Services, National Intrepid Center of Excellence: Intrepid Spirit One (NICoE ISO); Department of Defense

This presentation will discuss the pathophysiology and mechanism behind brain injury, with the emphasis on mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and blast TBI (bTBI). The discussion will present the contribution of chronic stress to TBI and the interrelationship between the two and describe the state of the art practices, particularly integrative medicine practices, for beneficial neuroplasticity for brain healing and recovery using a novel paradigm of care. The workshop will include a short mindfulness meditation experience.

4:00 PMCEU/CME Distribution; Evaluations

HelpLine: Through BIAC’s toll-free HelpLine, brain injury specialists provide support and resources for survivors, caregivers and professionals.

Outreach and Education: BIAC works to increase awareness and understanding of brain injury and its prevention through school, professional and community presentations.

Support Groups: BIAC sponsors numerous support groups throughout Connecticut that provide information, support and encouragement to survivors, loved ones and caregivers.

Legislative Advocacy: BIAC advocates for legislation to improve the quality of life for people living with brain injuries and support initiatives that help to prevent brain injuries from occurring.

REFUND POLICY: A $50 fee will be assessed for reservations cancelled on or before February 19th. No refunds will be issued after this date unless the Conference is cancelled.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Individuals requiring accommodations, including sign language interpreters, must call (860) 219-0291 by February 5th.

WI-FI AT CONFERENCE: The Hilton will have Wi-Fi available to Conference attendees free of charge.

PARKING: Parking is located around the corner from the Hilton at 200 Church Street in the Church Street Garage. Follow the signs for Hilton parking once inside the garage. Please bring your parking

Hilton and we will validate them at registration. ONLY CHURCH STREET GARAGE PARKING TICKETS WILL BE VALIDATED.

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CERTIFICATES

This program is offered for .6 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area). In compliance with ASHA’s Continuing Educa-tion Board’s requirements, disclosures regarding any relevant financial or non-financial relationships related to each presenter can be found on BIAC’s Annual Conference page at http://www.biact.org/understanding-brain-injury/biac-annual-conference.

CMEs Application for CME sponsorship has been submitted to Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center; approval of CME credit is pending.

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center is accredited by the Connecticut State Medical Society to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CEUs All attendees who are present for the full day of programming will receive a general certificate reflecting six hours of continuing education. All certificates will reflect hours attended. Professional CEU’s are pending for the following: Athletic trainers; CRC (rehabilitation counselors); NASW (social workers); SLP (speech language pathologists).

Three Easy Ways to Register 1. Online at www.biact.org 2. Mail registration form below with check (payable to BIAC) to 200 Day Hill Rd., Suite 250, Windsor, CT 06095 3. Call 860-219-0291 with registration and credit card information

Attendee Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________

Address: Work or Home ___________________________________________________________________________

City: _____________________________________________________________________ State: __________ Zip: _________

Phone: __________________________ Email: _______________________________________________________________

Employer: ________________________________________Title/Position: _______________________________________

BIAC Member: Current New Member (please add BIAC Membership fee, see below for rates)

How did you hear about the Conference? Email Facebook Friend Work Other ___________________

REGISTRATION FEES Early Bird Regular Onsite (By 2/12) (2/12- 3/1) (After 3/1)

BIAC Member* $139* $159* $199*

Non-member $179 $199 $239

Brain Injury Survivor/Full-time Student $109 $129 $159

Group Rate** $129 $149 NA

*Join BIAC for as little as $25 and save on your registration!**Per person for 5 or more from same organization—must register together)

BIAC MEMBERSHIP

Individual Membership $25Family Membership (2 or more) $50Business/Professional Membership $100

CALL 860-219-0291 TO CONFIRM YOUR MEMBERSHIP STATUS

BIAC CONFERENCE PROGRAM BOOK

Network with industry professionals long after the Conference is over with a listing in the BIAC Conference Program Book. Make your selection below: Full Page (5” x 8”) $700 Quarter Page (5” x 2.5”) $250

Half Page (5” x 4”) $400 Business Listing* (Text only, 35 words or less) $100

Submit artwork electronically to casaro@biact.org no later than 2/19. All files should be high quality jpg or pdf format.

*Business listings only: List my company description as indicated below (no more than 35 words,

please) ____________________________________________________________________________________

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Please indicate one choice for each of the following Conference workshop sessions:Morning Workshop: Intimate Partner Violence Sleep, Exercise Executive FunctionAfternoon Workshop: Strategies Concussion Mindfulness

Lunch Choice Lunch choices are guaranteed only if received before February 19th.Please select one of the following: Chicken Pasta (Vegetarian) Vegan

CONFERENCE CEUs: Professional field: ___________________________ (required)Certificate of attendance will be given to all attendees. All certificates will reflect hours attended.Please indicate CEUs* for which you apply: Athletic trainers SLP (speech language pathologists) CRC (rehabilitation counselors) General - profession:___________________________ NASW (social workers) No CEU requested *Applications pending

CONFERENCE CMEs: CME (medical)

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Registrat ion Subtotal

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New Membership

Subtotal

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Conference Program Subtotal

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TOTAL AMOUNT

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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION SAVINGS

Early Bird registration must be received online, by phone or postmarked by February 12th

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Sponsor Packages: Luncheon & Awards Sponsor - $3,500 Gold Sponsor - $2,500 Session Sponsor - $2,000 Program Book Sponsor - $1,500 Refreshment Sponsor - $1,000

Exhibitor Packages: Premium Exhibitor - $750 Exhibitor - $500

YES! Our organization would like to support the 2016 Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut Annual Conference with the following level of support:

Business Listing Only: Please list my company description as indicated below (no more than 35 words, please) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Sponsor/Exhibitor Information:Company/Organization: ________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

City: ___________________________________________________________ State: ___________ Zip: __________________________

Contact Name/Title: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

E-Mail:_____________________________________________ Phone: ______________________ Fax: _________________________

Website: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Special Requirements (including electrical access) _______________________________________________________________

*See page 5 for workshop or lunch choices1) Sponsor/Exhibitor Attendee : _________________________________________________________________________________

Morning Workshop: ____________________________________ Afternoon Workshop: ___________________________________

Lunch Choice ___________________________________

2) Sponsor/Exhibitor Attendee : _________________________________________________________________________________

Morning Workshop: ____________________________________ Afternoon Workshop: ___________________________________

Lunch Choice ___________________________________

Please contact Christina at 860-219-0291 x303 with details for additional attendees included in sponsorship package

Payment Options: Check Enclosed (Payable to BIAC) Send to: Brain Injury Alliance of CT, 200 Day Hill Rd., Suite 250, Windsor, CT 06095

Credit Card (Fill out information below)

Visa Mastercard Discover AmEx

Card #:_________________________________________________ Expiration date:____________________________________

Name on card:__________________________________________ Authorized Signature: ______________________________

Billing address:_________________________________________ Date:______________________________________________

Form must be received by February 19, 2016, to guarantee sponsor recognition and signage.Questions? Contact Christina Asaro at casaro@biact.org or call 860-219-0291 x303.

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SPONSOR, EXHIBITOR & PROGRAM BOOK REGISTRATION

Conference Program Book*: Full Page (5” x 8”) - $700 Half Page (5” x 4”) - $400 Quarter Page (5” x 2.5”) - $250 Business Listing* - $100

(Text only, 35 words or less - provide text below)

Artwork: Full, half or quarter-page artwork should be submitted electronically to casaro@biact.org no later than 2/19. All files should be high quality jpg or pdf format.

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Sponsor Package$________________

Exhibitor Package$________________

Conference Program*$________________

*Included or discounted rates for Sponsors & Exhibitors

TOTAL AMOUNT$_______________

The BIAC Annual Conference is the only event of its kind in Connecticut. With more than 275 industry professionals in attendance, it is an excellent way to promote your organization to a highly qualified and targeted audience.

All sponsorships include recognition on BIAC’s website, premium exhibitor space (including a 6’ table) at the Conference upon request, and recognition on the sponsor board.For more information or to secure your sponsorship today, contact Christina at casaro@biact.org or call 860-219-0291 x303.

LUNCHEON & AWARDS SPONSOR: $3,500 Complimentary Lunch & Registration for four (4) with premium seating Brochures/promotional materials placed on each luncheon table Full page recognition in Conference Program Book Two (2) months of your company logo with live link in BIAC’s e-newsletter

GOLD SPONSOR: $2,500Half page in Conference Program Book*

Two (2) months of your company logo/link in

BIAC’s e-newsletter

SESSION SPONSOR: $2,000Prominent signage and podium recognition in all presentation roomsComplimentary Lunch & Registration for three (3) with premium seatingOrganization Listing in Conference Program Book*One (1) month of your company logo with live link in BIAC’s e-newsletter

PROGRAM BOOK SPONSOR: $1,500

Complimentary Lunch & Registration for two (2) with premium seating

Outside back cover, full page, full-color recognition in Conference Program Book*

REFRESHMENT SPONSOR: $1,000Complimentary Lunch & Registration for two (2) with premium seatingProminent signage near all refreshment stationsOrganization Listing in Conference Program Book*

PREMIUM EXHIBITOR: $750 Exhibitor Table located in Main Registration Area Complimentary Lunch & Registration for two (2) Quarter-page sponsorship in Conference Program Book* Link to Company URL from BIAC’s website

EXHIBITOR: $500 Organization listing in Conference Program Book* Lunch provided for two (2) people (does not include Conference registration)

EXHIBITOR PACKAGES

Affordable for smaller businesses, BIAC’s Annual Conference offers exhibitors the perfect opportunity to showcase their products and services to a unique audience.

All exhibitors will be listed on BIAC’s website and have a 6’ exhibitor table, along with two chairs, at the Conference.

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

Reserve your listing in the BIAC Conference Program Book and network with other industry professionals long after the Conference is over. Your listing will support BIAC’s programs and services. Remember, the larger your listing in this directory of providers, the easier it will be for you colleagues to find you!

RATES:Full Page (5” x 8”) - $700Half Page (5” x 4”) - $400 Quarter Page (5” x 2.5”) - $250Business Listing - $100 (Text only, 35 words max.)

Artwork must be submitted electronically to casaro@biact.org no later than 2/19. All files must be high quality jpg or pdf format.

CONFERENCE PROGRAM BOOK

For Attendees, Exhibitors and Sponsors

*Increase your visibility by upgrading your listing in the Conference Program Book!

Reduced rate for Sponsors and Exhibitors!

For more information, contact Christina at casaro@biact.org or 860-219-0291 x303

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BIAC invites you to attend our Annual Conference!A MUST ATTEND FOR: APRNs, athletic trainers, CRCs, counselors,

coaches, direct care workers, educators, neurologists, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, physicians,

psychologists, social workers, speech-language pathologists, state agency personnel and veterans service providers.

200 Day Hill Road, Suite 250Windsor, CT 06095

2 0 1 6 B I AC C o n f e r e n c e C o m m i t t e eDeb Shulansky, Esq., CBIS, ConferenceChair, Director of Community Outreach and Support, BIAC

Pippa Bell Ader, MA, OTR/L, Parents Concussion Coalition

Keith Arnold, LCSW, CBIST, DMHAS ABI Services

Christina Asaro, Director of Development & Communications, BIAC

Sarah E. Bullard, PhD, ABBP/ABCN, Director of Psychology, Gaylord Specialty Healthcare

George Chamberlin, SSOM, Department of Social Services

Chinedu R. Okeke, MD, MPH & TM, MPA, Injury Prevention Program, CT Department of Public Health

Gayle Paquin, MSW, Department of Social Services

Adam E. Perrin, MD, University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Julie Peters, CBIS, Executive Director, BIAC

Sarah A. Raskin, PhD ABBP/ABCN, Professor, Trinity College

Jim Tackett , Director, DMHAS Veterans Services

Christi Thomas, CBIST, Project Genesis, Inc.

Vicky Graham, MS, ATC, LAT. HeadZone Concussion Care

Matthew L. Hall, DO, New England Musculoskeletal Institute, University of Connecticut Health Center

Meghan A. Lewis, AT, Quinnipiac University

Linda Mackay, MA. CCC-SLP, CBIST, BRS-S, Manager, Rehabilitation, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center/Mt. Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital

Bonnie Meyers, CRC, CBIST, Director of Programs and Services, BIAC

Tom Miller, MD, Director of Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Mt. Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital www.biact.org