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Passages - Learning from the Past, Moving Toward the Future2009 Amputee Coalition of America National Conference
June 18-21, 2009 • Atlanta, Georgia

 

2009 Conference at a Glance

 

 

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Schedule as of May 15, 2009. All Programs and Times Subject to Change. Please Check Back Often.

2009 Conference at a Glance

Thursday, June 18

7am-8pm
Registration Open
Garden Court

8:30am-3:30pm
Support Group Leaders Workshop
Chancellor

Noon-3pm
Gait Analysis Workshop
Kennesaw Ballroom – Lobby Level

Noon-4pm
McKeever’s First Ride
Sponsored by OPAF & First Clinics - Space is Limited
Off site

2:30-4pm
Meet the ACA CEO/President & Board of Directors
New members encouraged to attend!
Garden Court

4:30-6pm
Opening Ceremony
Habersham Ballroom

6-8pm
Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall
Sponsored in part by Hanger Prosthetics
Grand Ballroom

Friday, June 19

7:30am-5pm
Registration Open
Garden Court

8am-Noon
Gait Analysis Workshop
Kennesaw Ballroom – Lobby level

8:30-9:45am
The Educated Amputee: What you need to know to be the boss of your own health care
Presented by ACA Medical Advisory Committee
Habersham Ballroom

10am-5pm
Exhibit Hall Open
Grand Ballroom

10am-Noon
Upper-Extremity Technology Symposium
Ascot

10-10:45am
Thriving with Diabetes and Limb Loss
Presented by ACA Medical Advisory Committee
Habersham Ballroom

10am-12:15pm
Amputee Advocacy: Mobilization, Messaging & the Media
Brayton

10am-Noon & 2:15-5:15pm
Fun Activities for Young Amputees and Siblings, 5 years & older
Chancellor

10-11am
Accommodating for Growth
Parenting Session
Stanhope – Lobby level

11am-Noon
The Active Amputee
Presented by ACA Medical Advisory Committee
Habersham Ballroom

11am-Noon
Reimbursement – Advocating for Your Child
Parenting Session
Stanhope – Lobby level

12:15-2pm
Lunch and Exhibits
Garden Court

1-3pm
Gait Analysis Workshop
Kennesaw Ballroom – Lobby level

1:30-3:15pm
Above Knee Bilateral Workshop
Sponsored by Otto Bock HealthCare
Habersham Ballroom

2-3pm
Fitness & Weight Management
Parenting Session
Stanhope – Lobby level

2:15-3:15pm
The New Amputee: Real answers from real people
Brayton

2:15-3:15pm
Medicare/Medicaid – Knowing your Benefits
Wilton

2:15-5:15pm
Upper-Extremity Rehabilitation Techniques
Ascot

3:45-5:15pm
Lower-Extremity Technology Symposium
Habersham Ballroom

3:45-5:15pm
First Swim
Sponsored by OPAF & The First Clinics & Freedom Innovations
Indoor Pool

3:45-5:15pm
Dancing Your Way to Better Health!
Kennesaw Ballroom – Lobby level

3:45-5:15pm
Family Adjustment Issues
Parenting Session
Stanhope – Lobby level

3:45-5:00pm
Functional Strength & Balance – All Amputation Levels
Wilton

Saturday, June 20

7:30am-4pm
Registration Open
Garden Court

8:30am-12:30pm
Amputee Sport and Performance Enhancement Clinic – Advanced
Sponsored by Ossur
Habersham Ballroom

8:30-10am
First Swim
Sponsored by OPAF & The First Clinics & Freedom Innovations
Indoor Pool

9:00-10:30am
Sockets and Liners Symposium
Chancellor

9am-2:30pm
Exhibit Hall Open
Grand Ballroom

9am-12:15pm
Adjustment & Living Well with Upper-Extremity Limb Loss/Difference
Ascot

9am-Noon
Fun Activities for Young Amputees and Siblings, 5 years and older
Brayton

9-10:30am
Line Dancing
Kennesaw Ballroom – Lobby level

9-10:30am
To Wear Or Not To Wear
Parenting Session
Stanhope – Lobby level

9-10:30am
Hemipelvectomy/Hip Disarticulation Technology Symposium
Waverly

9am-12:15pm
Building Your Body as an Instrument of Change
Sponsored by Otto Bock HealthCare
Wilton

10:45am-12:15pm
Surviving Childhood Cancer
Chancellor

10:45am-12:15pm
Open Dance Practice
Kennesaw Ballroom – Lobby level

10:45am-12:15pm
How Can I Stop the Hurt
Parenting Session
Stanhope – Lobby level

10:45am-12:15pm
Pain Management: The Mind/Body Connection
Presented by ACA Medical Advisory Committee
Waverly

12:30-2:30pm
Lunch and Exhibits
Garden Court

1:30-2:30pm
Amputee Sport and Performance Enhancement Clinic – For Youth
Sponsored by Ossur
Habersham Ballroom

2:45-4:45pm
Upper-Extremity Tips & Solutions
Ascot

2:45-4:45pm
Influencing Policy to Impact People’s Lives: ACA Legislative Agenda
Brayton

2:45-4:45pm
Employment for People with Disabilities
Chancellor

2:45-4:45pm
Amputee Sport and Performance Enhancement Clinic – Beginners
Sponsored by Ossur
Habersham Ballroom

2:45-4:45pm
Youth Dancing for Fun and Fitness - For Kids
Kennesaw Ballroom – Lobby level

2:45-3:45pm
Ask the Doc
Parenting Session
Stanhope – Lobby level

2:45-4:45pm
Traveling After Limb Loss/TSA Security Update
Waverly

2:45-4:45pm
Building Your Body as an Instrument of Change, (Cont.)
Sponsored by Otto Bock HealthCare
Wilton

3:45-4:45pm
What to Expect
Parenting Session
Stanhope - Lobby level

6:15-11pm
ACA Gala Dinner and Dancing thru the Decades Party
Dinner Served 6:15-8pm
Dance 8:00-11:00pm
Garden Court/Grand Ballroom 3&4

Sunday, June 21

7am – Start Time
Achilles Hope & Possibilities 2M Run/Walk

8:30-11am
Registration Open
Garden Court

8:30-10am
Open Swim
Indoor Pool

9-10am
CAST Ministries Inspirational Services
Wilton

10:15am-12:15pm
Personal Growth Sessions
• Caregiver’s Issues
   Ballroom 3
• Women’s Issues
   Ballroom 4
• LGBT Issues
   Brayton
• Men’s Issues
   Chancellor

10:15-11:30am
Strength & Balance for Sports & Recreation – All Amputation Levels
Ballroom 1

10:15-11:30am
Behind the Scenes at ACA
Wilton

12:30-2:00pm
Lunch and The 2009 Closing Ceremony
Habersham Ballroom

Monday, June 22

8am-5pm
Peer Visitor Training
Waverly & Wilton

  

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