A nnuAl professionAl ConferenCe

feAturing:

Al Condeluci, PhDDisability Advocate, Ceo of ClAss, and faculty at the

university of pittsburgh’s school of Health &

rehabilitation services and school of social Work

fr iDAy, MArCH 16, 2018quinniPiAC university, sChool of meDiCine

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7:30-8:15 Am registration, exhibits open & Continental breakfast8:15-10:00 Am Al Condeluci, PhD: the Power & Potency of social Capital, Annual Awards Ceremony10:00-10:15 Am exhibitor break & refreshments 10:15-11:45 Am session i11:45 Am - 12:45 Pm exhibitor break & lunch12:45-2:15 Pm session ii2:15-2:30 Pm Afternoon break2:30-4:00 Pm session iii4:00 Pm Ceu/Cme Distribution and evaluations

7:30 - 8:15 Am registration, exhibits open & Continental breakfast8:15 - 10:00 Am Welcome - Julie Peters, Cbis, executive Director, biAC

Keynote Address: the Power & Potency of social Capital Al Condeluci, phD , Ceo of ClAss, faculty at university of pittsburgh’s school of Health & rehabilitation services and school of social Workin spite of our many years of work on an inclusive approach to working with people with disabilities, the outcomes in this area are still not satisfactory and many individuals with disabilities find themselves in isolated situations with limitedoptions for friendships and important social relationships. this presentation takes a close look at the reasons why our systems have not been more successful in these goals, and offers a community building perspective designed to shift the culture to be more inclusive and supportive to all people. Al Condeluci has been an advocate, a catalyst for building community capacities, and leader in understanding social culture since 1970. Al has emerged as a national leader and consultant on human services and community issues. He speaks annually to national and international audiences reaching some 15,000 people each year. Much of his work and passion focuses on how to address the high rate of social isolation among people with disabilities.

Annual Awards Ceremony - sarah raskin, board President, biAC

10:00 - 10:15 Am exhibitor break & refreshments

10:15 - 11:45 Am session i (Participants attend one workshop) A. What exactly is evidence-based Practice? finding evidence in our Daily Work to support our Work every Day tim feeney, phD, senior Director of research & Development, Belvedere Health services evidence-based practice is great, necessary and critical. But what constitutes “evidence”? the contexts in which we do our work are rarely constant, the people we work with are complicated, and we often don’t know exactly what is going on in the brains of the people we support. the goal of this presentation is to create a foundation to integrate available research into our clinical practice while using the data from our everyday work to establish an evidentiary basis to demonstrate the effectiveness and validity of the work we do.

b. Advances in neurotrauma Care & a team Approach to tbi Care David Hwang, MD, Assistant professor, yale school of Medicine; shale Breite, pt, yale school of Medicine; Corinne Crane & stacey eldredge, family Members & Members of the yale BeatBi team (Boosting education & Advocacy for tBi) the goal of this workshop is to provide a summary of a patient’s journey in the intensive care unit (iCu) following brain injury. Major medical considerations over the first days of a patient’s hospitalization will be reviewed, with emphasis on multidisciplinary team management and family involvement in medical decision making. transitions from inpatient to long-term rehabilitation will be discussed, with focus on scales used to communicate disorders of consciousness. the workshop will feature family members of former patients discussing their experiences with inpatient care and the roles that family can play to advocate for their loved ones with brain injury.

C. executive impairment After mild tbi: A neuropsychiatric hypothesis and Potential treatments Joseph trettel, MD, phD, Medical Director, the Ayer neuroscience institute at Hartford Hospital

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7:30-8:15 Am registration, exhibits open & Continental breakfast8:15-10:00 Am Al Condeluci, PhD: the Power & Potency of social Capital, Annual Awards Ceremony10:00-10:15 Am exhibitor break & refreshments 10:15-11:45 Am session i11:45 Am - 12:45 Pm exhibitor break & lunch12:45-2:15 Pm session ii2:15-2:30 Pm Afternoon break2:30-4:00 Pm session iii4:00 Pm Ceu/Cme Distribution and evaluations

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executive impairment is a common cognitive sequelae of mild tBi. frequently, individuals experience this as memory impairment, poor concentration and attention, and difficulty making decisions. Aside from impacting function and quality of life, this type of impairment often sets up a vicious cycle leading to psychiatric symptoms that worsen executive operations. this workshop will present a hypothesis based on the anatomy and physiology of working memory that can provide a framework for appropriate treatment.

11:45 Am - 12:45 Pm exhibitor break & lunch12:45 - 2:15 Pm session ii (Participants attend one workshop)D. vestibular issues After brain injuryBen Wycherly, MD, physician, proHealth Hearing & BalanceThis workshop will address the causes, diagnostic workup and treatment of dizziness and imbalance that occur after a brain injury. Dizziness can result from an injury to the inner ear (peripheral), brain (central), or both. This workshop will discuss the diagnosis and treatment of both peripheral and central dizziness after a brain injury.

e. neuropsychological evaluations: What they measure & Practical strategiessarah Bullard, phD, ABpp, private practice neuropsychologist, river Valley neuropsychology & sarah raskin, phD, ABpp/ABCn, professor of psychology & neuroscience, trinity College this workshop will provide a review of the process used by a neuropsychologist when evaluating a person with brain injury, including a discussion of the kinds of questions a neuropsychological evaluation is designed to answer and the domains assessed (attention, memory, language, executive functions, mood and personality). it will also include a description and sample suggestions of practical recommendations that can follow from the results of an evaluation.

f. the role of race, Culture, and socioeconomic status in neuropsychological AssessmentJennifer Manly, phD, Associate professor, the taub institute, Columbia university Medical Centerthere is a rich history of empirical evidence demonstrating that race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status are fundamental causes of inequalities in health. However, research linking race, culture, and education to inequalities in neurological conditions is relatively recent. This presentation will address several methodological challenges to identification of mechanisms of racial/ethnic and socioeconomic disparities in cognitive impairment.

2:15 - 2:30 Pm Afternoon break2:30- 4:00 Pm session iii (Participants attend one workshop)G. the Principles of supported employment & Working with veterans with tbisandra resnick, phD, Associate professor, yale university & Deputy Director, VA northeast program evaluation Centersupported employment is an evidence-based practice for supporting people with disabilities in obtaining and maintaining employment, and has been a vocational rehabilitation option in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for over a decade. this workshop will review the principles of supported employment and the role it plays in supporting the employment goals of people with brain injury, including veterans with tBi.

h. integrative healing modalities After brain injurytracey sondik, psyD, licensed Clinical psychologist, Connecticut Valley HospitalBrain injury often leads to decreased quality of life, and conventional treatments alone are limited in terms of improving quality of life. There is growing research that patients with brain injury might benefit from complementary and integrative medicine. this workshop will provide an overview of the current research regarding brain injury and holistic practices, including mindfulness-based stress reduction, and breath-focused treatments, to experience first-hand how it can impact mind, body, and spirit.

i. building a Community-based team Approach that WorksBarbara Nadeau, PhD, OTR/L, Associate Professor, Quinnipiac University; Cindy Dupointe, CBIS, ABI Program Director, Project Genesis, Inc.; William McEwen, LMSW, CBIS, Community Integration Specialist, DMHAS’ ABI Program; Corinne Crane, Family Member; Lisa Abbey James, Brain Injury Survivorthe transition back to the community from acute care or post-acute rehabilitation requires diverse supports in the community, often for extended periods of time. it becomes imperative that these diverse supports work together in order to optimize community re-integration. This panel presentation will discuss strategies for establishing an effective person-centered team for individuals with brain injury. A diverse array of experiences and perspectives will be shared by the panelists. tactics for success will be disclosed as well as pitfalls to avoid.

4:00 Pm Ceu/Cme Distribution; evaluations

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.keynote & AWArDs sponsor: $7,500yy opportunity to introduce keynote speaker yy Complimentary lunch & registration for six (6)yy full page recognition in Conference program Bookyy six (6) months of your organization’s logo with live link on BiAC website homepage and in BiAC’s e-newsletter

lunCHeon sponsor: $3,500yy Prominent materials on each luncheon tableyy Complimentary lunch & registration for four (4)yy full page recognition in Conference program Bookyy two (2) months of your organization’s logo with live link in BiAC’s e-newsletter

session sponsor: $2,000yy Prominent signage and podium recognition in all presentation roomsyy Complimentary lunch & registration for three (3)yy half page recognition in Conference program Bookyy one (1) month of your organization’s logo with live link in BiAC’s e-newseltter

BreAkfAst sponsor: $1,500yy Complimentary lunch & registration for two (2)yy Prominent signage at breakfastyy organization listing in Conference program Book

refresHMent sponsor: $1,500yy Complimentary lunch & registration for two (2)yy Prominent signage near all refreshment stationsyy organization listing in Conference program Book

CoMMeMorAtiVe ConferenCe pArtiCipAnt BAg: $1,000 (plus purchase of bag)yy Organization name/logo on bag provided to attendeesyy Organization listing in Conference Program Book

increase your visibility by upgrading your listing in the Conference program Book!

sponsors and premium exhibitors receive $200 off and Exhibitors receive $75 off

program Book rates.

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preMiuM exHiBitor: $750yy premium location for exhibitorsyy Complimentary lunch & registration for two (2)yy Quarter-page in Conference program Book*yy link to Company url from BiAC’s website

exHiBitor: $500yy Company listing in Conference program*yy lunch provided for two (2) (does not include Conference registration)

eXhibitor PACKAGesAffordable for smaller organizations, 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.

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reserve your listing in the 2018 BiAC Conference program Book and network with other industry professionals long after the conference is over. With affordable rates, inclusion in this valuable directory of resources is a must for anyone who works in the brain injury community.

progrAM Book sponsor: $1,250 (Hurry…only one sponsorship available at this level!)yy Complimentary lunch & registration for two (2) yy outside back cover, full page, full-color recognition in Conference program Book

inClusion rAtes:full page (5” x 8”) - $500Half page (5” x 4”) - $250 Quarter page (5” x 2.5”) - $100 Business listing - $50 (text only, includes company name and description; 35 words or less)

Artwork must be submitted electronically to John Hampton at jhampton@biact.org no later than 3/1/18.All files must be high quality jpg format.

sponsors and exhibitors who wish to upgrade their listings please contact John hampton at

jhampton@biact.org or 860.219.0291 x 303 for more information.

ConferenCe ProGrAm booK

for Attendees, exhibitors and sponsors

sponsor Packages: keynote & Awards sponsor - $7,500 luncheon sponsor - $3,500 session sponsor - $2,000 Breakfast sponsor - $1,500 refreshment sponsor - $1,500 Commemorative Conference participant Bag - $1,000

exhibitor Packages: premium exhibitor - $750 exhibitor - $500

fAX form to 860-219-0568 or mail with payment to biAC YES! Our organization would like to support the 2018 Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut Annual Conference with the following level of support:

business/organization 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: _______________________________________________________________________

email: _________________________________ phone: _______________________ fax: ______________

Website: _______________________________________________________________________________

special requirements (including electrical access): ______________________________________________*see page 7 for workshop choices

1) sponsor/premium exhibitor Attendee: ______________________________________________________________________ session i: A B C session ii: D e f session iii: g H i Buffet lunch provided. Please indicate if you will be participating in lunch. yes no2) sponsor/premium exhibitor Attendee: ______________________________________________________________________ session i: A B C session ii: D e f session iii: g H i Buffet lunch provided. Please indicate if you will be participating in lunch. yes no

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)Credit Card: Visa Mastercard Amex Discover

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sPonsor, eXhibitor & ProGrAm booK reGistrAtionfriday, march 16 at quinnipiac university, school of medicine

Conference Program book: program Book sponsor $1,250 full page (5” x 8”) $500 Half page (5” x 4”) $250 Quarter page (5” x 2.5”) $100 Business listing* $50

increase your visibility by upgrading your listing in the Conference Program book! sponsors and Premium Exhibitors receive $200 off and Exhibitors receive $75 off Program Book rates.

form must be received by march 1, 2018 to guarantee sponsor recognition and

signage. questions? Contact John

hampton at jhampton@biact.org

or call 860-219-0291 x303.

sponsor package

$______________ exhibitor package

$______________ Conference program*

$______________ *included or discounted rates for sponsors & exhibitors

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yy helpline: through BiAC’s toll-free Helpline, brain injury specialists provide support and resources for survivors, caregivers and professionals.

yy outreach and education: BiAC works to increase awareness and understanding of brain injury and its prevention through school, professional and community presentations.

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

yy 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 16, 2018. no refunds will be issued after this date.

ACCommoDAtions: individuals requiring accommodations, including sign language interpreters, must call (860) 219-0291 by february 8, 2018.

PArKinG: parking is located in front of and on the left side of Quinnipiac university’s school of Medicine at 370 Bassett road, north Haven, Ct 06473. parking is free. Ample parking is available.

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membership pays! biAC member Conference fees are 30% less than non-members!

yy $35 individual Membershipyy $60 family Membership (2 or more)yy $100 professional Membership

Visit the BiAC membership page for complete information about membership benefits: www.biact.org/get-involved/membership

Please note: CEU and CME certificates will be provided to attendees for a processing fee of $20 each.

Cmes Application for CMe sponsorship has been submitted to saint francis Hospital and Medical Center; approval of CMe credit is pending.

Ceus professional Ceu’s are pending for the following: ApA (psychologists); CrC (rehabilitation counselors); nAsW (social workers); slp (speech language pathologists).

Certificates of Attendance: General certificates of attendance will be available, at no cost, for those needing proof of attendance.

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CertifiCAtes

This program is offered for .6 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area). In compliance with ASHA’s Continuing Education Board’s requirements, BIAC has a policy of disclosing information regarding any relevant financial or non-financial relationships related to course content for all presenters - disclosure statements for all speakers can be found online at www.biact.org/annualconference.

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ConferenCe Ceus and Cmes: Please note there is a $20 Ceu and Cme Processing fee. Check with your employer about payment responsibilities.CEU and CME certificates will be provided to attendees for a processing fee of $20 each. All certificates will reflect hours attended. Please indicate CEUs* for which you are applying: CrC (rehab counselors)* nAsW (social workers)* slp (speech language pathologists)* ApA (psychologist)* CMe (medical)**Application pending

General attendance certificates will be available onsite for those needing a proof of attendance.As a supporter of the Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut you will receive BIAC Buzz, a monthly e-newsletter providing up-to-date news and information about brain injury and BiAC events. if you prefer not to receive emails from BiAC, please check the box below.

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ConferenCe reGistrAtion

three easy Ways to register

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 ratesindividual Membership....$35 family (2 or more)....$60 professional.....$100

not sure if you are already a member? CAll 860-219-0291 to ConfirM your MeMBersHip stAtus

How did you hear about the Conference? email facebook friend Work other __________

early Bird regular onsitereGistrAtion fees: (by 2/16) (2/17- 3/13) (After 3/13)

BiAC Member* $149* $169* $199*non-Member $189 $209 $239Brain injury survivor / full-time student $99 $109 $129group rate** $139 $159 nA

*Join BiAC for as little as $35 and save on your registration! **Per person for 5 or more from same organization. In order to receive the group rate ALL registrations Must be submitted together. group rate not accepted online, and must be completed by mail or phone.Please indicate Conference Choice for the following sessions: session i: A. evidence-Based (feeney) B. neurotrauma Care (Hwang) C. executive impairment (trettel)

session ii: D. Vestibular issues (Wycherly) e. neuropsych eval (Bullard/raskin) f. race/Culture (Manly)

session iii: g. supported employment (resnick) H. integrative Healing (sondik) i. Community team (nadeau)

lunch: Lunch will be buffet. Please indicate if you will be participating in lunch. yes no

tAKe ADvAntAGe of eArly birD reGistrAtion sAvinGs

early bird registration must be received online, by phone, or postmarked by february 16th.

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$______________ New Membership Subtotal

$______________ CEu/CME Fee Subtotal

$______________ TOTAL AMOuNT

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• online at www.biact.org • Mail registration form below with check (payable to BiAC)

to 200 Day hill rd., suite 250, Windsor, Ct 06095• By calling (860) 219-0291 x310 with registration and credit card information

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biAC invites you to attend our Annual Conference!A Must AttenD for: Aprns, CrCs, counselors, direct care workers,

educators, neurologists, nurses, neuropsychologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, physicians, psychologists, social workers, speech-language

pathologists, state agency personnel and veterans service providers.

fr iDAy, MArCH 16, 2018QuinnipiAC uniVersity’s sCHool of MeDiCine

370 BAsset roAD, nortH HAVen, Ct 06473

sCheDule At A GlAnCe7:30-8:15 Am registration, exhibits open & Continental breakfast8:15-10:00 Am Al Condeluci, PhD: the Power & Potency of social Capital10:00-10:15 Am exhibitor break & refreshments 10:15-11:45 Am session i11:45 Am - 12:45 Pm exhibitor break & lunch12:45-2:15 Pm session ii2:15-2:30 Pm Afternoon break2:30-4:00 Pm session iii4:00 Pm Ceu/Cme Distribution and evaluations