NRIO Breakfast Seminars

Through the sharing of knowledge and information, individuals with brain injury will obtain the best possible care and our referral partners will receive the best possible service.

Each spring and fall, NRIO offers a series of Breakfast seminars to anyone involved in the field of Rehabilitation and Acquired Brain Injury. Speakers present on topics related to current issues facing professionals, families and survivors. Seminars are free of charge to those attending. Please join us at one of our upcoming sessions!

Where? - Etobicoke Clinic, 59 Beaver Bend Crescent Etobicoke, ON 416-231-4358

When? - Start Time: 9:15a.m. - 10:45a.m.

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Schedule:

Monday, March 22nd, 2010
"Paradigm Shift" CHANGES, CHANGES, CHANGES to a new bill, new SABS, new regulations and how to survive: The potential impact on clients, rehab professionals and the ABI industry... Find out about the Alliance of Medical and Community Rehabilitation Providers.
Nick Gurevich , Karen Rucas, B.Sc., O.T. Reg. (Ont)
Function Ability, Karen Rucas & Associates

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010, 8:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. (please take note of time change)
"Ask the Neuroshrink" Questions to be forwarded in advance relating to mental health and ABI. An interactive, question and answer seminar and an opportunity to ask a Psychiatrist questions relevant to your clients!
Dr. Rob Van Reekum, MD, FRCPC, Neuropsychiatry

Thursday, May 27th, 2010
"The Collaborative Approach: Partnering with a Speech Language Pathologist". Jeanette Podolsky, SLP Reg. CASLPO Megan Wood, SLP Reg. CASLPO
The Speech Therapy Centres of Canada Ltd.

June is "Brain Injury Awareness Month:

Friday, June 11th, 2010
"The Impact of Vertigo and Proprioception on safety within the home". Home modifications for ABI survivors. .
Mitchell Moshenberg
Easy Access.

Thursday, June 24th, 2010
"Life Span Issues in Traumatic Brain Injury". A "slideology" addressing issues of social network failure and isolation due to the aging process following ABI.
Rolf B. Gainer, Ph.D.
NRIO CEO.

 

 

For additional information contact Colleen Boyce by phone at (416) 231-4358 or by email at nriorefl@interlog.com