“Heading into the Future” is a virtual summit focused on current practice, trends, education and research on brain injury. The summit is focused on an interprofessional audience, including consumers with brain injuries, family members, caregivers, students, educators, clinical staff like therapists, social workers and psychologists, medical staff of nurses and physicans, administrators, and policy makers.
Pre-recorded sessions are 60 and 90 minutes, allowing summit attendees to watch the videos 24/7 at their convenience. Presenters will be available for live Q & A sessions that will be published for attendees in the event they would like to dialogue with the speakers.
The keynote address will be given by Carole Starr, who sustained a brain injury in an auto accident in 1999. Hear this nationally recognized speaker share a humorous and inspirational speech on developing resiliency during times of adversity. A speaker LIVE Q & A will be held with Carole on May 16.
Virtual Training for the Community Setting
Session Length
90 minutes
Speaker Perspectives
Consumers
Caregivers
Researchers
Students
Educators
Description
This session will focus on using virtual imaging software as a tool to address community reintegration goals. With the onset of the global pandemic, many were limited in their abilities to access the community in a manner in which they felt safe. Partnering with AETOS Imaging allowed our facility to bring the community to our patients and their caregivers to address community reintegration goals. We will discuss how we are utilizing virtual training platforms to simulate community access to potential accessibility issues and barriers and problem solving scenarios. Join us on a virtual adventure while we explore the benefits of virtual community training.
Focus of Presentation
Consumer perspective
Education
Community Involvement
Learning Outcomes
1. Identify 3 barriers to community access within your scope of practice.
2. Identify 3 benefits to virtual community reintegration training.
3. Identify 2 ways to incorporate virtual community reintegration training within your facility.
Target Audience
Consumers
Caregivers
Researchers
Students
Educators
Presenter
Abby Amundson, CTRS, Shepherd Center
Biographical Statement
Abby Amundson, CTRS is a Recreation Therapist at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Abby has been at the Shepherd Center for just over 1 year, where she works on the inpatient brain injury unit. One of her responsibilities is to educate patients and their families about community reintegration and problem solving through any potential issues patients may encounter post discharge. Abby is involved on a committee that has created a virtual community reintegration training tool to assist in educating patients and their families. Abby received her degree in Recreation Therapy from Indiana University.
Head Shot
Co-Presenters
Katie Murphy, CTRS, Shepherd Center
Biographical Statement
Katie Murphy, CTRS is the Health and Wellness Lead Program Therapist at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Georgia where she has worked for 14 years. One of her responsibilities is to educate patients and community members about community reintegration and problem solving through any potential issues patients may encounter post discharge. Katie obtained her degree in Therapeutic Recreation from Longwood University.