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Countdown to
Skills for Life 5 is on! We are
ONE YEAR AWAY from this life-changing event! We can't wait to see you all in
October 2018, so please make sure to stay subscribed to these emails and bookmark our website to keep up to date with the latest information. 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!
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One of a Kind Event
The Skills for Life workshop is a unique event dedicated to bilateral upper limb loss. It will include a program devoted specifically to issues faced by individuals with bilateral upper limb loss. Presenters will include individuals living with bilateral upper limb loss, therapists, prosthetists, physicians and others.
SFL Website
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Become a Sponsor/Exhibitor
The Skills for Life workshop is only possible because of our generous sponsors/donors and exhibitors! We have many levels of sponsorship available so click on the link below to learn more on how to get involved. Our exhibit area is a big hit for many of our attendees and it is a great opportunity for companies and providers to show off products as well as connect directly with customers. The exhibit area will be a locked and separate room this year.
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Workshop Topics
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 to take the survey or to submit ideas not listed in the survey. If you have something you would like to talk about/present on we will be accepting abstracts starting in January 2018.
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Financial Assistance
Limb loss individuals may apply for financial assistance to help offset their travel and lodging expenses. Financial assistance applications will be completed online and will be available in the near future. Please contact
Julie Klarich or
Shawn Johnson with any questions.
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Westin Oaks Galleria |
Hotel Information
Westin Oaks Hotel
The Galleria
5011 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77056
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Coming Soon... Online Registration
Online registration will be available this year. Details are still being finalized and we will notify you once registration is open.. If you require assistance with registration or would prefer to do it offline, please contact us.
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Be a HERO!
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 contact us.
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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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