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Skills for Life 5
October 18-21, 2018

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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:
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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 arm, triple or quad limb loss. Presenters will include individuals living with limb loss, family members, therapists, prosthetists, physicians, case managers and others.
Become a Sponsor/Exhibitor

Thanks to Hanger (Silver), Ossur (Silver), Coapt (Bronze), and College Park (Exhibitor) for supporting SFL!  Thanks also to Amputee Coalition for being our Outreach & Media Sponsor! Please visit all of our other amazing SPONSORS at the end of this newsletter.

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 information link below to learn more on how to get involved and before you click on the registration button.  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 limb loss individuals.  The exhibit area will be a locked and separate room this year.  Please consider becoming a sponsor or exhibitor at SFL 5 and contact us with any questions.

Sponsor/Exhibitor Information  (general info, sponsor levels and what's included, read this link before clicking on registration below)

Be a HERO Sponsor!
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 the above button  to donate and learn more about Enhancing Skills for Life, a 501c3 non-profit, that was created to help  bilateral upper limb loss individuals attend in person meetings.  Donations will be made online through the  Enhancing Skills for Life  website via PayPal.  A donation of $950 or higher will qualify you as a HERO Sponsor for SFL 5. Feel free to leave a note with your donation if sponsoring a particular individual or multiple individuals.
Any and every donation, large or small, is greatly appreciated! 

Enhancing Skills for Life EIN: 81-2619137.  Pl ease contact us  if you have any questions.
Online Registration

Online registration for Skills for Life 5 is now available. 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.  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.

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. If you have something you would like to talk about/present on we will be accepting abstracts starting in January 2018. 
Financial Assistance

Limb loss individuals may apply for financial assistance to help offset their travel and lodging expenses (up to $950 USD). Financial assistance applications will be completed online. Follow up emails and phone calls may be necessary. Please contact Julie Klarich or Shawn Johnson with any questions.



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

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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Planning Chair
Shawn Swanson Johnson, OT

Planning Committee

Diane Atkins, OT
Julie Klarich, OT
Gerry Stark, CP
George Gondo
Robert Meier, MD
Patricia Tully, OT
Dianne Farabi
Danielle Melton, MD
Kristi Turner, OT
Bill Hanson
Eric Nelson
Jack Uellendahl, CP

Mike St Onge


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