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General Information

Topics

Presentations should address seating and mobility issues for people with cerebral palsy, closed head injury, spinal cord injury, and neurological and neuromuscular disorders and issues for older people. Topics may also include service delivery issues such as funding and service delivery models.

Keynote Address

Sponsored by Sunrise Medical

This years speaker will be:

Bengt Engström, PT
Posturalis
Stockholm, Sweden

Continuing Education Credit

Continuing education credit will be provided.

Types of Presentation

Instructional Course Sessions

Sessions will be one or two hours in length and can provide a forum for presentation of new service delivery models or technical applications. While the sessions should provide a structured learning experience, ample time should be allowed for audience participation and exchange. A two-four page paper to be included in the proceedings is required.

PLEASE NOTE: We do not provide computers for the presentors. Data Projectors will be in place in all rooms, if you have any other AV requirements, you MUST indicate your needs on the Proposal Form.

If your proposal is accepted, presenters and coordinators are expected to register for the conference. In recognition of your contribution, each instructional session will receive one complimentary conference registration and a small honorarium. This must be shared by all presenting at your session. All travel and lodging expenses are your responsibility.

Paper Sessions

Paper presentations will be 15 minutes in length (including 5 minutes allotted for questions). Accepted authors will be required to provide a two-page written submission that will be included in the course proceedings.

If your paper is accepted, you are expected to register for the conference and present the paper at the appointed session. Conference fee and all travel and lodging expenses are your responsibility.

Special Sessions

Suggestions for additional topics and formats are welcome. Please conact Linda Szczepanski with your suggestions.

Poster Session

Accepted authors will be required to provide a two-page written submission that will be included in the course proceedings.

If your poster is accepted, you are expected to register for the conference and present the poster at the appointed session. Conference fee and all travel and lodging expenses are your responsibility.

Contact Information

For conference information, contact:

Linda Szczepanski
University of Pittsburgh
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences - RST
5064 Forbes Tower
Pittsburgh, PA 15260

Telephone: (412) 383 - 6602
Fax: (412) 383-6602

E-mail: szczepan@pitt.edu

For program information, contact:

Elaine Trefler, MEd, OTR/L, FAOTA
Course Director
E-mail: etrefler@pitt.edu

Abstract Submission Form

PDF Form

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Web Submission Form

Electronic submission is strongly recommended for this form, and will help process your informtion faster.

For additional information please contact:

Linda Szczepanski, CMP
ISS - Symposium Manager • Continuing Education Administrator

Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology • University of Pittsburgh, SHRS
2310 Jane Street, Suite 1300 • Pittsburgh, PA 15203-2212

Phone: 412.5866921 • Fax: 412.586.6923 • Email: szczepan@pitt.edu