Midwest Regional Aphasia Conference
Madison, WI
October 15-17, 2004
THE BASICS
WHO: •People dealing with and/or confronting aphasia daily
-People with aphasia
-Family members, friends and business associates
-Professionals: Medical, rehab, social workers, and others
WHY: •To bring people with similar life challenges together
-To explore innovative ways of making life more comfortable, productive and preferable
WHAT: •To meet and talk
-To learn...from others and ourselves
-To have fun
WHERE: •The Radisson Hotel (on Madison's west side)
517 Grand Canyon Rd
Madison, WI 53719
(608) 833-0100 (800) 333-3333
WHEN: •Conference sign-in begins at 3 p.m., Friday, October 15th
-Conference concludes Sunday, October 17th at 1: 30 PM
REGISTRATION:
•Full Conference:
-Three meals and food/drink at breaks
(Friday night dinner, Saturday Continental Breakfast, Sunday farmer's breakfast)
-All educational and social forums at the Radisson Hotel
$ 95.00 per person (Pre-Registration-payment on/before September 1)
$ 105.00 per person (Late Registration, payment after September 1)
•Partial attendance...you CAN register for select portions of the entire conference that fee depends on sessions attended...those costs are in REGISTRATION PACKET
"OTHER" COSTS:
•Hotel room…$79/room (conference rate) up to 4-person occupancy/rm
•Friday Night Pre-dinner Cocktails: Cash Bar
•Off-site Saturday Afternoon Group Activity-Monona Lake Cruise/Lunch ($35/person)
Handicapped accessible…open to first 60 enrollees
•Saturday Evening Dinner
HOW TO GET A REGISTRATION PACKET:
•available ONLINE at: www.buildtosuit.com/aphasia
•e-mail: lyonblanc@aol.com
•phone: (608) 767-3838
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
Friday, October 15
3:00-5:00 p.m. Sign in…Radisson Hotel
5:00-6:30 p.m. Cash Bar and Group Mixer
6:30-8:00 p.m. Dinner...Welcome: Aphasia Self-Help Group of Madison
8:00-9:00 p.m. Musical Fun and Wisdom: Lou and Peter Berryman
Saturday, October 16
8:00-9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
9:00-9:30 a.m. Introductions: Jon G. Lyon, Ph. D., Living with Aphasia
9:30-10:30 a.m. New Treatments for Chronic Aphasia
Dr. Madeleine Geraghty, UW Hospital/Clinic Neurologist, Stroke Fellow
10:30-11:00 a.m. Break
11:00 - 12:30 Round Table Discussion Groups
Possible topics for consideration:
Self-esteem after stroke
Communication with aphasia
Assisting caregivers in their daily challenges
Putting meaning back into your life
Returning to work and volunteering
Creating community through aphasia groups
1:30-4:30 p.m. OPTIONAL: two-hour cruise with lunch on Lake Monona
(handicapped accessible; $35/person; available to first 60 folks who sign up)
5:00-7:00 p.m. Dinner on your own (we'll aid you with possible choices)
7:30-9:30 p.m. Ice Cream Social: Participant Forum #1
Sharing of Interests, Hobbies and Passions
Sunday, October 17
8:00-9:00 a.m. Farmer's Breakfast
9:00-10:00 a.m. Living Well ...with Aphasia:
Terry and Candace Vickers: Husband and Wife, Fullerton, CA
10:15-11:30 a.m. Participant Forum #2, Session 1
Life Dilemmas and Practical Solutions participant presentations and audience/invited panel "cross-talk"
11:30 - 12:00 Break
12:00-1:15 p.m. Forum #2, Session 2
Innovative Pursuits, Projects and Processes
participant presentations and audience/invited panel "cross-talk"
1:15-1:30 p.m. Conference Wrap up, Thank you's and Farewell's