*Researchers want to hear from you, consider participating or learning more about the below at Skills for Life.

How Prosthetic Devices are Used or Not Used by those Missing Both Arms

A survey of bilateral arm prosthesis wearers Person-to-person survey to find out how prosthetic devices are used, or not used, by bilateral wearers. We want to know what works well, and what doesn't work well.

 

Body Image Research Study

The purpose of this upcoming research study is to validate a mirror viewing comfort and acceptance tool for individuals with an amputation. This tool will be used in future body image research that will focus on helping the individual with an amputation become more comfortable viewing self in the mirror.

 

Prostheses Experience and Fall History

The purpose of this research is to survey individuals with upper limb loss or absence to collect information on their prosthesis experiences and fall history.  The survey will help us understand the impact of upper limb loss on falls and identify ways to improve the safety of individuals with upper limb loss.

 

Impact of Activity Specific Devices

Survey study to identify the impact of the provision of activity specific prosthetic devices and components on the quality of life of upper limb amputees.

Several attendees have expressed interest in a visit to Space Center Houston.  This trip which will take place post-conference on Sunday, October 21st, starting at 2:00pm.  Please use the below link to commit your attendance.  We need a minimum of 20 people to be eligible for the discounted tickets of $15.95 (tickets normally $29.95).  Payment will be due by October 13th.  Transportation details and cost still being worked out.

Space Center Houston - Reserve Your Spot Here!

We love Activity Day so much that we have expanded it!  There are tons of fun activities to try out for the first time or try again. Please visit the last page of our preliminary program to see details and timing of each activity.  We have something for everyone including biking, swimming, a SCUBA experience, boot camp/nutrition, Xbox/Gaming, Kids Korner, Cooking Demo, and Art. 

We are also requesting meal buddies. Please consider pairing with someone during lunch and dinner activities to help transport food plates from the serving area back to the table. More info to come at the conference.

Lunch will be provided on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.   Thursday night is a Team Scavenger Hunt Competition Icebreaker followed by food & drinks.  Winners announced on Friday morning.  Friday is our Welcome Reception with food & drinks.   Heavy hors d'oeuvres (meal equivalent) will be provided on both Thursday and Friday nights.  We will have our Closing "Gala" Dinner on Saturday night which is seated/plated, but definitely not fancy.  Coffee will be provided every morning.

We have already sold out of our original room block, but the hotel (or its sister property The Westin) may still have rooms available at a slightly higher rate.  Please contact Shawn if you need names of alternate hotel options.

 

* ABC approved 18.75 credits plus exhibit hall time.  AM/PM sign in is mandatory.

* OT/PTs will need to submit certificate of attendance and program to state licensing boards.

• Understand pre-prosthetic evaluation and treatment needs unique to the bilateral upper limb loss individual 
• Understand evaluation and treatment needs after a prosthetic device has been fit
• Gain exposure to functional skills, adaptations, equipment, modifications used by individuals with bilateral limb loss
• Learn about the latest technology:  surgical techniques and prosthetic componentry
• Discuss appropriate functional outcomes, dependent upon level of limb loss
• Discuss emotional adjustments and impacts to the individual and family living with bilateral upper limb loss 

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