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2022 ATRA Annual Conference VIRTUAL Conference

September 14–October 14, 2022

Online

Welcome to the 2022 ATRA Virtual Conference!

The virtual conference is uniquely different from the face-to-face conference being held in Birmingham AL September 10 - 13, 2022. Attendees registered for the face-to-face conference also receive access to the virtual conference. Individuals interested in the virtual conference may register separately for just the virtual conference.  To register, go to https://www.atra-online.com/page/ACON2022 

Quick and creative adaptations to your everyday life

Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 12:00 AM–Friday, October 14, 2022 at 11:59 PM CDT add to calendar
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Session Description/Research Abstract

This presentation will cover how to adapt everyday activities for independence. Everything from a night out with friends/family, shopping, days on the water, and everything in between.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will have better knowledge of:

Implementing adaptive strategies in the community with clients.

Increase knowledge of awareness and advocacy of services in the community.

Increase knowledge of equipment/adaptations and problem solving to overcome obstacles in their community.

Population/Setting:
Child and Adolescent
Community
Older Adults
Physical Rehabilitation and Medicine
CEUs:

0.15

Primary Presenter

Valerie Miller, CTRS, Shepherd Center
Credentials

CTRS

Biographical Information

Valerie Miller has been a Recreational Therapist at Shepherd Center adult team and Dual specialty team in the Post Acute Department for the last 3 years. Prior to Shepherd Center Val worked at Mount Sinai Health System in New York City on their inpatient rehab units for 5 years. Val works on interdisciplinary teams which includes: Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapist, Nurse, Counselors, and physiatrist. Val leads and plans yearly SCUBA trip to Bonaire with community members who have Brain Injuries and/or Spinal Cord Injuries. Val works with the Young Adult program assisting those transitioning to becoming independent adults in the community after injury.

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Co-Presenter/panelists

LaShannon Foster-Ali, Shepherd Center
Credentials

CTRS

Email Address
Biographical Information

La-Shannon Ali has been a member of Shepherd Center adult and adolescent teams in the Post-Acute Department and inpatient for the last 13 years. Prior to shepherd center she has also been the lead internship coordinator since 2015. The lead internship role requires she has a thorough understanding of the requirements for NCTRC, Shepherd Center, and for each specific University that has a student applying for an internship. Her knowledge and experience of working with spinal cord injury patients consists of working with an interdisciplinary team, that includes a Physical Therapist, Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Counselor, Nurse, and a Physiatrist.

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