Event Date/Time: Mar 06, 2012
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End Date/Time: Mar 09, 2012 |
Abstract Submission Date:
May 27, 2011 |
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Paper Submission Date:
May 27, 2011 |
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Description
This International Symposium addresses current and future developments in the areas of seating, positioning and mobility. Topic areas include service delivery, product development, research and outcomes. The format for the symposium will include plenary, pre-symposium, instructional, paper and poster sessions. Extensive opportunities are provided for networking with colleagues.
Venue
Additional Information
KEYNOTE: John Patrick, MB, BS, MRCP, MD, Ottawa, ON
“Ethics: Caring for Individuals with Disabilityâ€
PLENARIES: Janice Duivestein, MRSc, OT/PT, Neuromotor Program Manager, Feeding Team Leader,
Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children, Vancouver, BC
“Sit, Eat, Thrive: Making the Connection Between Posture and Mealtimesâ€
Kerry Jones, ATP, Rehabilitation Designer, “The Space Betweenâ€, Edwardsburg, MI
“The Joy of Seating: How Design Influences Outcomes. ‘What Makes You Go Aaah...’â€
Exhibits
The International Seating Symposium includes an extensive exhibit hall, which will be open Wednesday, March 7th & Thursday, March 8th, 2012. Organizations wishing to exhibit and/or sponsor should contact Yolande Chang at ipdocs@interchange.ubc.ca.ca for more information.