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an upcoming Aphasia Conference in Madison, WI. Friday, October 15th til Sunday, October 17th, 2004 If aphasia is prime factor and/or consideration in your daily routines, we hope to meet you . . . personally . . . in Madison, WI. -The Aphasia Self-Help Group of Madison, Wisconsin |
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Purpose
This three-day event aims to bring together people who cope daily with much different life systems and functions, all related to the acquisition of aphasia. Initially our interest was to meet people who live within a day's drive of Madison. Thus, the conference's title: The Midwest Regional Aphasia Conference.
However, we're more desirous of uniting people who share similar life challenges and experiences than where you might reside. So whether a person with aphasia, spouse, caregiver, daughter/son, close friend, business partner or professional (doctor, nurse, social worker or rehab specialist), look through these enclosed materials and if they hold interest to you or others close to you, please join us on this special, inaugural event.
Program Highlights and Speakers
Here is a quick glimpse of the program:
Dr. Madeleine Geraghty, a nationally recognized neurologist and expert in Stroke Management will overview current and future options for enhancing brain function following stroke with aphasia.
Terry Vickers, a thirty-year plus survivor of stroke with aphasia, along with his wife, Candace Vickers, a Speech-Language Pathologist, will share their story and life lessons for making daily operations "well."
On the lighter side, Lou and Peter Berryman, accomplished stage performers and musicians, who are also knowledgeable about stroke and aphasia, will attempt to tickle our "funny bones" with medleys of upbeat songs about life, Wisconsin, language and maybe...even aphasia.
Tucked in the middle, there's a two-hour boat cruise with lunch which will highlight many special attractions of downtown Madison. Ultimately, though, this conference aims primarily...to bring us together...to share and talk...about what MATTERS IN LIFE when aphasia is "a part of it."
Below are conference materials; they're arranged in three separate sections: a) about the conference b) about registration c) about Madison, WI.
e-mail us: lyonblanc@aol.com phone: 608-767-3838 or write to Dr. Lyons at: 6344 Hillsandwood Rd., Mazomanie, WI 53560
Conference Materials
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The opening two pages of this section contain "the basics" about the conference. They're easily printable...either for your needs or to share them with others. The first page overviews location, dates, who might wish to attend, costs, what's included with registration, and how to sign up. The second page provides a summary of the conference program.
The next pages describe "participant forums," sessions specifically arranged around having attendees share specific content and information about their lives. There are two of these; the first occurs Saturday evening, October 16th (around an ice cream social) and focuses on unique activities or products (pursuits and hobbies) that currently occupy one's day and time. The second occurs Sunday morning, October 17th and involves full group discussions over life dilemmas and successes that have evolved since aphasia's onset.
To prepare for these "participation forums," we need to know more about certain life parameters of yours...prior to your arrival. That's the sole purpose of the PARTICIPANT FORM...the last two pages of this section. Please don't labor over filling out every entry...do as much as seems possible and comfortable. Please fill out a separate form for each person attending (e.g., one for the person with aphasia, and a different one for his/her significant other); include these completed participant forms in the mailing-in of your registration materials.
Clik here for information on "the basics"
Clik here for information on "participant forums"
ABOUT REGISTRATION
The first page addresses what you need to know and do to come to this conference. You are responsible for arranging your own overnight lodging. Details about this are provided. Also, there's an OPTIONAL group outing Saturday afternoon...a boat cruise and lunch on Madison's centrally located lake Monona...there's information about this outing and how to sign up. Also, you'll find brief descriptions of menus of meals that are part of a full-conference enrollment.
The latter pages of this section contain the REGISTRATION FORM. Fill out and submit one per household. Mail this back to us along with the PARTICIPANT FORMS and payment (by check please). Pre-registration ends September 1st. You can, though, register right up to the day the conference begins.
Clik here for a Registration Form
ABOUT MADISON, WI
There are a host of materials and pictures (Overview of the City, its History, Interesting Sites, Places to Eat and Shopping) about the City of Madison on the Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau Website. Just click on the following web address: http://www.visitmadison.com and it will link you to this information.
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