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June 19-22, 2008 • Renaissance Waverly Hotel • Atlanta, GA
2008 Conference Preliminary Program
New Upper Extremity Track
Click here to download the 2008 Upper Extremity Track Flyer in printable PDF format.PDF requires Acrobat Reader available Free from Adobe.
The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) has joined forces with the UpperEx National Outreach Coalition (UNOC) to expand the education and support sessions at the ACA Annual Conference!
Topics will focus on:
- Finding an upper-extremity specialist
- The role of an occupational therapist in upper-extremity rehabilitation
- Resources for living with upper-extremity amputation
- Coping and adjustment Preventing secondary conditions
- Adaptive sports opportunities
- Technology solutions for upper-extremity amputees
These interactive sessions will be facilitated by panels of experts in the field of upperextremity rehabilitation and individuals who will share their experiences and solutions. Attendees may also participate in general programs for amputees offered throughout the 4-day event. These include pain management, body image and intimacy and peer support, as well as a host of fun social events!
The ACA is proud to partner with the UNOC to provide this new upper-extremity track and has extended the discounted conference registration rates to June 5 to accommodate those waiting on tax or stimulus rebates.
Register today for this exciting event! All conference sessions, meals, exhibits and events will be held at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel. Conference rates are $125 per night through May 19 or until the room block is full. Book your room now – space is limited!


For more information or to
register for the conference, go to
www.amputee-coalition.org/conference
or call toll-free 1-888/267-5669.
You can also find more
information at the
UNOC Web site (upperex.com).
We hope to see you in Atlanta!
Need more information?
Call the ACA toll-free at 1-888/AMP-KNOW (267-5669) or e-mail conference@amputee-coalition.org and be sure to check our site often for updates.


