January 25, 2010 - Georgia Rehab Technology Council (GRTC)
2010 Winter Meeting

Agenda

8:00am–8:30am              Registration

8:30am-9:30am
GRTC General Business Meeting / Legislative Update

Topics to include:

• Georgia Medicaid Update
• Where are we with Rehab as a separate benefit
• And more

9:30am-10:00am             Networking Break / Visit with Sponsors

10:00am–11:30am
Look Me in the Eye (Part I)
Encompassing overview for the beginner to intermediate audience targeting the importance of good head position as it relates to numerous health and quality of life issues. The emphasis will be on review of common practice mat evaluation techniques, and how these finding relate to set-up and seating choices. Discuss the relationship between pelvic position and head position and how they both influence functional seating. Review of abnormal reflexes and their impact on seating Explore headrest options and help determine which configuration best suits your client.
Presented by Leslie Johnson Fitzsimmons PT ATP

11:30am–12:15pm         Lunch

12:15pm–12:45pm         Visit Sponsors

12:45pm–2:15pm
Look Me in the Eye (Part II)

2:15pm–2:30pm              Break

2:30pm–4:30pm
Look Me in the Eye (Part III)

4:30pm                              Adjourn

Location 

Doubletree Hotel Atlanta NW/Marietta
2055 South Park Place
Atlanta | GA | 30339
770-272-9441
www.atlantamarietta.doubletree.com

The Doubletree Hotel Atlanta NW/Marietta is conveniently located off I-75 just north of the I-285 intersection, within 10 miles of Downtown Atlanta in the northwest suburbs. Be sure to say you are with the Georgia Association of Medical Equipment Services to receive the discounted sleeping room rate of $99.00. Cut-off date is Sunday, January 10, 2010 so call today!!

Registration

The first attendee from a GAMES or GRTC member company can register for $119.  All additional attendees from this same company pay just $89!  PLUS GAMES members can sponsor a therapist to attend for only $89! The registration fee for non-members is $189.

CLICK HERE to register and pay online.

CLICK HERE to download a printable registration form to fax or mail your regsitration.

About the Speaker

Leslie Johnson Fitzsimmons PT ATP
Leslie has been a licensed PT with 33 years of experience working with clients from birth to geriatric in a variety of settings including hospital, rehab, school, office, homecare and hospice. For the past 15 years she has been a treating therapist at Lakeview CP School in Edison, New Jersey, USA, where she developed a special interest in seating and adaptive equipment. She has received her ATP license from RESNA (Rehab Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America) In an effort to improve the quality of life for her clients with poor head control, she created the i2i head and neck positioning and support system which is now manufactured by Stealth Products. In addition Leslie is a certified M.O.V.E. international site trainer and was awarded the ASAH 2007 Related Services Provider of the Year winner for the state of New Jersey.

Continuing Education Credits

The course is approved for CEUs through MED University. MED University is an authorized provided of CEUs through the International Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
 

Attendees are required to sign-in and sign-out as well as complete an evaluation form.
 

About the Sponsors

	Stealth Products Launched in 1999, Stealth Products began in response to a need for versatile, high quality head and neck positioning systems as well as switch site location hardware. Since then, Stealth has added seating, pediatric mobility bases, power tilts, a Gatlin series and the i2i to its ever growing portfolio. Stealth has become a leader in the industry with its unique and innovative products. Stealth is always looking to create products which are easy on the caregiver and functional for the end user.
	Columbia Medical For more than 30 years, Columbia Medical has provided quality assistive products for individuals with special needs. It is our goal to be the first-choice provider of innovate daily living aids for children with special needs. We continuously strive to provide our dealers with unsurpassed service and support, reliable on-time delivery, and a sincere understanding of their clients’ unique requirements. Our mission is simply to provide “solutions for daily activities” which improves the lives of our special needs children and their caregivers.
	Dynavox Mayer-Johnson DynaVox Mayer-Johnson is a leading provider of speech generating devices and symbol-adapted special education software used to assist individuals in overcoming their speech, language and learning challenges. These solutions are designed to help individuals who have complex communication and learning needs participate in the home, classroom and community. Our products include the V, Vmax, Xpress and Tango communication devices, the EyeMax eye tracking system, Boardmaker Software Family and PCS (Picture Communication Symbols). Our mission is to enable customers to realize their full communication and education potential by developing industry-leading devices, software and content while providing the services to support them. www.dynavoxtech.com
	Invacare Invacare Corporation (NYSE:IVC) is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of innovative home and long-term care medical products that promote recovery and active lifestyles. For more information about the company and its products, visit Invacare’s website at www.invacare.com.
	Permobil Since 1967, Permobil™ has led the industry with rugged, dependable, comfortable, custom-built personal mobility systems. Permobil is one of the most respected names in power wheelchairs, and its reputation is synonymous with innovation. Permobil chairs offer features that can be customized to an individual's needs; features that provide new levels of independence for adults and children with a wide range of disabilities. www.permobilusa.com
	Pride Mobility Products Pride Mobility Products Corp. is the world leader in the design, development and manufacture of mobility products–power chairs, scooters, lift chairs, and vehicle lift systems–for people with disabilities and mobility impairments. Our Quantum Rehab division meets the needs of individuals with complex mobility requirements by designing, developing, and manufacturing the most versatile, high performance rehab innovations available. www.pridemobility.com

Exhibit / Sponsor Opportunities

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