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We look forward to seeing you all at
Skills for Life 5: Bilateral Upper Limb Loss Workshop! To stay up to date with the latest information, please make sure to do one of the following:
1) stay subscribed to these emails
Please share this email with friends and colleagues and make sure to read all the way to the end so you don't miss out on any of the exciting details about this life changing event!
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Become a Sponsor/Exhibitor
Huge thanks to USISPO, TIRR Memorial Hermann, Hanger, Ossur, Coapt, TRS, College Park, Amputee Coalition, ProsthetiKa and Texas Assistive Devices for being Skills for Life Sponsors! Make sure to visit all of our amazing SPONSORS at the end of this newsletter.
The Skills for Life workshop is only possible because of the generosity of our sponsors! We still have slots available so please click on the information link below to learn about options and click HERE to start the sponsor/exhibitor registration process.
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Be a HERO!
Enhancing Skills for Life, a 501c3, is now taking donations!
The Skills for Life workshop was developed over 15 years ago with a specific focus on bilateral upper limb loss individuals and the unique set of circumstances they face. Please consider becoming a HERO sponsor so these individuals, who inspire us everyday, may have a chance
to attend this life changing event.
If you would like to sponsor a limb loss individual please click this
Enhancing Skills for Life link to donate and learn more about this 501c3 non-profit.
A donation of $950 or higher will qualify you as a HERO Sponsor and cover expenses for at least one individual to attend SFL 5. Feel free to leave a note with your donation if sponsoring a particular individual or multiple individuals.
Any donation, large or small, is greatly appreciated!
Enhancing Skills for Life EIN: 81-2619137.
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Online Registration
Online registration for Skills for Life 5 is now available through EventBrite. We advise you to wait to register if you are planning on speaking as you will qualify for a reduced rate. If you are a bilateral upper limb loss individual, remember your registration is free, but you will still need to complete the online process. If you require assistance with registration or would prefer to do it offline, please contact us.
Sponsors, please make sure to check your emails for your registration promo code as you may qualify for a certain number of free registrations. Please email Shawn Johnson.if you did not receive a promo code and you are a bronze or higher sponsor.
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Speakers Wanted!
We are looking forward to another amazing program at SFL 5 and will be covering many topics such as driver rehabilitation, service dogs, home automation/smart homes, ADL tips & tricks, traveling/TSA, gaming adaptations, pain, travel, surgical interventions, hobbies, etc. Click
HERE if you have something you would like to talk about/present.
Deadline to submit talks is April 1, 2018.
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Financial Assistance
Limb loss individuals may apply for financial assistance to help offset their travel and lodging expenses (up to $950 USD). Click below to fill out your financial assistance application. PLEASE NOTE: You will still need to register for the conference through EventBrite so please make sure to read the
registration section above. Follow up emails and phone calls may be necessary. Please contact
Julie Klarich or
Shawn Johnson with any questions.
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Westin Oaks Galleria |
Hotel Information... book now!
New hotel/location this year! The best piece of advice we can give you is to book your hotel rooms now. You can always cancel later if you decide not to attend or are unable to attend. Please don't wait too long to book your room or you run the risk of room rates going up or the hotel running out of rooms.
Especially if the Astros are in the playoffs or World Series again!!
Westin Oaks Hotel
The Galleria
5011 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77056
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Learning Objectives
- 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
SFL Website
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Contact Us | 713-240-8336 |
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Planning Chair
Shawn Swanson Johnson, OT
Planning Committee
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Diane Atkins, OT
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Julie Klarich, OT
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Gerry Stark, CP
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George Gondo
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Robert Meier, MD
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Patricia Tully, OT
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Dianne Farabi
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Danielle Melton, MD
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Kristi Turner, OT |
Bill Hanson
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Eric Nelson
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Jack Uellendahl, CP
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Mike St Onge
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