Education Opportunities from On With Life

October 2022

Upcoming Education Opportunities

Webinar: Reconsidering Smartphones as Assistive Technology

Tuesday, October 11 | Zoom

Join On With Life expert Matt Easley, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS, as he dives into how smartphones can affect cognition, and recommendations for using them as assistive technology going forward! This one hour webinar will take place at 12 pm on October 11. 1.5 CEs available.

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Thursday, October 20| St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Iowa City

Geared towards persons with Parkinson’s and their care partners, this free conference will address important topics such as mental health, therapeutic interventions, local resources, and finding the right healthcare providers. Sponsorship, exhibitor, and registration can be found here!

Webinar: The Various Impairments and Interventions Related to Neurological Conditions Seen in an Outpatient Clinic

Tuesday, October 25| Zoom

Learn more about the various diagnosis a speech language pathologist might see in an neuro rehabilitation environment, and several treatment options with On With Life experts, Chandler Yokley, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS, and Kristen Conway, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS! This one hour webinar will take place at 12 pm on October 25. 1.5 CEs available.

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Pride in Expertise

On With Life is passionate about helping persons served get ‘on with life,’ which is why all programs incorporate finding purpose into their care. Samantha Braune, Residential Services Manager, discusses how this looks within On With Life’s unique Residential Neuro Rehabilitation program.

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October Support Groups + Virtual Classes

Stroke Support Group

Tuesday, October 4 at 5:30 pm (in-person only)

LSVT BIG Check In

Tuesday, October 11 at 4:00 pm

NEW! Iowa Neuro Survivor + Family Support Support Group

Sunday, October 9 at 1:00 pm

Parkinson's Disease Support Group

Thursday, October 27 at 5:00 pm

Aphasia Group

Every other Friday at 11:00 am

(October dates: October 14 and October 28)

Cognitive Fitness Classes

Cognitive Fitness classes are currently on a summer hiatus with plans to return in the fall! We will send out communication once sessions resume.

Want more information about a support group or have a suggestion for a virtual coffee + conversations topic? Don't hesitate to contact us! For all inquires regarding the On With Life Academy and education opportunities, please email education@onwithlife.org.

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