Brain Injuries

Conference Overview

Highlights and Benefits

New discoveries in neural regeneration and pharmacologic alternatives are just a few of the recent changes in the care of persons with brain injury. Returning soldiers exposed to blast injuries have lead to the development of new approaches in the identification and management of minimal brain damage. Even as technology progresses, the question remains: How do we reintegrate persons with brain injury into the community and maximize their functionality following this life-altering event?
Our 9th Annual Brain Injuries Conference will address these questions and more in the vibrant city of San Antonio.

What makes the 2010 Conferences “must attend” events?

• Three Pre-Conferences from which to choose: “An Interdisciplinary Approach to Complicated Mild Brain Injury Treatment”, “Sensory Perceptual Deficit that Contribute to Apraxic Behavior” and “Using Technology to Advance Outcomes for Persons with Brain Injury”.
• Strategies for delivering the most effective care in your setting.
• Valuable “tips” that you can apply immediately to ensure quality care in today’s challenging environment.
• Interactive sessions to fine tune your skills.
• Advanced sessions to challenge experienced clinicians.
• 20 Concurrent Sessions to tailor this program to your specific needs.
• Networking with a nationally known faculty as well as your colleagues from across the nation.
• The City of the Alamo and the Riverwalk, always a fun destination.

This Conference will extend the scope of your professional practice as you interact with colleagues who can provide new resources for professional support. Re-energize yourself to do the work you know and love, and make a significant difference in the lives of these people and their families. Join us in San Antonio to address current challenges and refine your clinical practice and multidisciplinary approach at Brain Injuries.

Planning Committee

David X. Cifu, MD
James F. Malec, PhD, ABPP-Cn, Rp
Anne M. Moessner, MSN, RN, CRRN, CNS
Debbie Pitsch, MPT, GCS, CBIS
Bonnie Schaude, MA, CCC-SLP
Marilyn Price Spivack, MSW
Michelle Tipton-Burton, MS, OTR/L
Julie Malone, MA, RN • Program Manager • Contemporary Forums

Conference Objectives

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Assess the functional utility of newer neuroimaging modalities in the clinical aspects of Brain Injury diagnosis and management.
• Formulate treatment strategies for individuals with both TBI and PTSD.
• Examine the use of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO2) treatments for TBI.
• Describe the impact of Brain Injury on caregivers, family, friends and community.
• Describe the neurophysiology of Brain Injury as well as key components of motor learning and functional memory deficits.
• Examine social cognition in adolescents and adults with TBI.
• Discuss the assessment and management of confusion in persons with Brain Injury
• Discuss sexuality for persons who are brain injured.

Who Should Attend?

• Physicians
• Physical Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Registered Nurses
• Psychologists
• Speech Pathologists
• Social Workers
• Recreational Therapists
• Case Managers
• Certified Disability Management Specialists
• Certified Rehabilitation Counselors
• Life Care Planners
• Neuropsychologists
• Special Educators

Conference Program

Wednesday, April 28 | Thursday, April 29 | Friday, April 30 | Saturday, May 1

Pre-Conference A

An Interdisciplinary Approach to Complicated Mild Brain Injury Treatment

Wednesday, April 28 - Morning

The treatment of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) has gained increasing attention with the increasing number of Veterans returning from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Symptoms associated with mild TBI are varied, and can include physical, cognitive, and emotional changes. The mechanisms sustaining symptoms are often complex, and can best be addressed through an interdisciplinary team approach. This presentation will provide an overview of causes and symptoms of mild TBI, as well as innovative approaches to medical, psychological, and social work management. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of all of these approaches to help persons with mild TBI meet their goals for recovery.

7:00 a.m.	Pre-Conference A Registration • Check-In
8:00	General Introduction to Mild TBI Angelle Marie Sander, PhD
9:00	Medical Management of Mild TBI Monika V. Shah, DO
10:00	Refreshment Break
10:15	Treatments to Address Psychological Issues After Mild TBI Angelle Marie Sander, PhD
11:00	A Social Work Approach to Management of Mild TBI Christine Wiegman, LCSW
12:00 p.m.	Adjourn

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Pre-Conference B

Sensory Perceptual Deficits that Contribute to Apraxic Behavior

Mary Jo McGuire, MS, OTR/L, OTPP, FAOTA

Wednesday, April 28 - Morning

Can you recognize apraxia? Clients with apraxia are often the most challenging to train; identifying and documenting apraxic behavior can help establish medical necessity and communicate the need for skilled services. This presentation provides an analysis of the terms, along with several conceptual models that enables practitioners to more carefully use published terminology to describe the motor planning and executive problems presented by clients who are demonstrating apraxic behavior. An analysis of the sensory-perceptual impairments that contribute to apraxia will provide clinicians with the skills to observe and document deficits as well as to design therapeutic intervention plans for clients with deficits in cognitive/sensory perception.

7:00 a.m.	Pre-Conference B Registration • Check-In
8:00	Sensory-Perceptual Problems that May Contribute to Apraxic Behavior-Tactile, Vestibular, Auditory, and Visual Impairments
10:00	Refreshment Break
10:15	Different “Types” of Apraxia Strategies Related to Severity of Impairment
12:00 p.m.	Adjourn

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Pre-Conference C

Using Technology to Advance Outcomes for Persons with Brain Injury

Wednesday, April 28 - Afternoon

This session offers an opportunity to learn about the latest technologies and how they can apply to brain injury rehabilitation practice. The field of neurotechnology including the principles of electrical stimulation and the four different categories of technology will be introduced. Examples of appropriate use and applications related to persons with Traumatic Brain Injury will be included. Resources for further information will be included at the conclusion of the presentation.

12:00 p.m.	Pre-Conference C Registration • Check-In
1:00	Introduction and Overview of Neurotechnology Jennifer French, MBA
1:30	Presentation of Specific Adaptations Clinical Cases of Upper Extremity Rehabilitation with FES Suzanne Tinsley, PhD, DPT Clinical Evidence of External FES for Drop Foot Stimulation Suzanne Tinsley, PhD, DPT
3:30	Refreshment Break
3:45	Robotic Rehabilitation Using Vision Feedback Restoration Therapy to Optimize Performance Bambi Roberts Brewer, PhD
4:45	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
5:15	Adjourn

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Developed with Grant Funding, Neurotech Network

Main Conference

Thursday, April 29

7:00 a.m.	Main Conference Registration Check-In • Exhibits
8:00	Key Elements of Functional Memory for Those with Brain Injury: Linking Neuroscience to Clinical Practice Martha Burns, PhD, SLP
8:45	Addressing Sexuality and Intimate Relationships Following Traumatic Brain Injury Angelle Marie Sander, PhD
9:45	Refreshment Break • Exhibits
10:15	Coming Home from War: A Community’s Response to Our Brain Injured Veterans Cynthia M. Rasmussen, MSN, RN, CANP
11:00	Pharmacological Management of Sleep Disorders and Fatigue Following Brain Injury Brent E. Masel, MD
11:45	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
12:15 p.m.	Lunch Break
1:15	Exhibits
1:45	The Neurobiology of Trust: The Impact of Brain Injury on Caregivers, Family and Friends Geoffrey Lauer, MS
2:30	Evaluation and Treatment of Combat-Related Concussions: Managing Post Concussive and Post Traumatic Stress in Post Battlefield vs. Civilian Populations Douglas B. Cooper, PhD
3:15	Refreshment Break • Exhibits
3:45	Evidence-Based Practices for the Assessment and Management of Confusion Following Brain Injury Mark Sherer, PhD, ABPP-Cn
4:30	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
5:00	Adjourn

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Friday, April 30

7:00 a.m.	Exhibits
8:00	CONCURRENT SESSION #1 #11 Can I Work? Can I Drive? Facilitating High Level Goals with the Brain Injured Client Michelle Tipton-Burton, MS, OTR/L #12* Cognitive Behavioral Models and Treatments for Addressing Depression for Persons with Brain Injury James F. Malec, PhD, ABPP-Cn, Rp #13 Resource Facilitation: Building Bridges as We Cross Them Geoffrey Lauer, MS Marilyn Price Spivack, MSW #14 Casting and Splinting Techniques for Spasticity Laura Wiggs, PT, NCS, CBIS
9:15	Room change
9:30	CONCURRENT SESSION #2 #21* Functional Approaches in Assessment and Treatment of Memory Disorders (Part 1) (Advanced) Martha Burns, PhD, SLP #22 Community Integration: Technology and Techniques to Help Persons with Brain Injury Adapt to the Home Setting Gary Seale, MS #23 Addressing Self Awareness with Those Who are Brain Injured: Establishing a Therapeutic Alliance James F. Malec, PhD, ABPP-Cn, Rp Mark Sherer, PhD, ABPP-Cn #24* An Advanced Session: Addressing Vestibular Issues with Individuals Who are Brain Injured Kim R. Gottshall, PhD, PT, ATC
10:45	Refreshment Break • Exhibits
11:15	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #3 #31 Cognitive Home Evaluation and Treatment Transition: A Case Study Approach Bonnie Schaude, MA, CCC-SLP #32* PT Interventions for Tone Management Laura Wiggs, PT, NCS, CBIS #33 Suicide Assessment and Prevention for Returning Soldiers Cynthia M. Rasmussen, MSN, RN, CANP #34* Functional Memory Interventions: An Interactive Session (Part 2) Martha Burns, PhD, SLP Must attend Part 1 (Concurrent Session #21) to register for Part 2.
12:30 p.m.	Lunch Break
1:45	CONCURRENT SESSION #4 #41 Social Competence Treatment After Brain Injury: An Interactive Group Model Lenore Hawley, LCSW, CBIST Jody Newman, MA, CCC-SLP #42* Advances in Seizure Management and Other Current Research Ramon Diaz-Arrastia, MD, PhD #43 Open Door Policy: Meeting Longer Term Needs Following TBI Anne M. Moessner, MSN, RN, CRRN, CNS Michelle Tipton-Burton, MS, OTR/L #44 Establishing a Team Approach to Treating Brain Injured Persons with CoMorbidities: A Case Study Illustration Amy Bowles, MD and Team
3:00	Refreshment Break • Exhibits
3:30	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #5 #51* Assessment and Measurement of Social Communication Skills Lyn Turkstra, PhD, CCC-SLP #52 Executive Functions: Evidence-Based Treatment in TBI Bonnie Schaude, MA, CCC-SLP #53 The Challenges of Patient Safety: Creating a Safety Net for a High Wire Act Anne M. Moessner, MSN, RN, CRRN, CNS DeAnn Roberts, BSN, RN #54 Offsite Demonstration, Virtual Lab on Advances in Gait and Balance Amy Bowles, MD Caren Project, Brooks Army Medical Center (Limited to the first 30 applicants.)
4:45	Adjourn

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Saturday, May 1

8:00 a.m.	The Neurophysiology of Brain Injury: What Do We Know Today? David A. Hovda, PhD
8:45	The Relationship Between the Process of Motor Learning and Evidence-Based Treatment Strategies for Brain Injury Lara Boyd, PhD, MSPT
9:45	Social Cognition in Adolescents and Adults with TBI Lyn Turkstra, PhD, CCC-SLP
10:30	Refreshment Break
11:00	Advances in Relating Neuroimagery to the Clinical Aspects of Brain Injury Diagnosis and Management Ramon Diaz-Arrastia, MD, PhD
11:45	Hyperbaric Oxygen and Traumatic Brain Injury: A Protocol’s Journey E. George Wolf, MD
12:15 p.m.	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
12:45	Conference Summary and Evaluation
1:00	Adjourn

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* = Advanced Session

Acknowledgements

Contemporary Forums expresses appreciation to the following institutions for their contributions to program development:

• Mayo Clinic
• Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center
• Palo Alto Veterans Administration
• Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana
• Santa Clara valley Medical Center
• Sheperd Center
• Spaulding Rehabilitation Center
• Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Virginia Commonwealth University
• Brook Army Medical Center
• Memorial Hermann/TIRR

Faculty

Amy Bowles, MD Chief, Traumatic Brain Injury Program Brooke Army Medical Center Fort Sam Houston, Texas	Jody Newman, MA, CCC-SLP Clinical Professional in Research Craig Hospital Private Practice Denver, Colorado
Lara Boyd, PhD, MSPT Assistant Professor Canada Research Chair Neurobiology of Motor Learning and Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Cancer Investigator University of British Columbia Vancouver, Canada	Debbie Pitsch, MPT, GCS, CBIS Program Planning Committee Member Lead Physical Therapist Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center Palo Alto Veterans Administration Palo Alto, California
Bambi Roberts Brewer, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Rehabilitative Science and Technology University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	Cynthia M. Rasmussen, MSN, RN, CANP Lieutenant Colonel, 88th RRC Psychological Director, Combat Stress Officer and Sexual Assault Response Coordinator United States Army Reserves Minneapolis, Minnesota
Martha Burns, PhD, SLP Director, Market Scientific Learning Corporation Adjunct Associate Professor Department of Communication Sciences and Disorder Northwestern University Evanston, Illinois	DeAnn Roberts, BSN, RN Director of BI/Stroke and Specialty Rehab TIRR/Memorial Hermann Houston, Texas
David X. Cifu, MD Program Planning Committee Member Chief, PM&R Service, McGuire VAMC Chairman and Herman J. Flax, MD Professor Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, Virginia	Angelle Marie Sander, PhD Co-Director, Brain Injury Research Center TIRR/Memorial Hermann Associate Professor Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Baylor College of Medicine Houston, Texas
Douglas B. Cooper, PhD Clinical Neuropsychologist Traumatic Brain Injury Service Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation Brooke Army Medical Center Fort Sam Houston, Texas	Bonnie Schaude, MA, CCC-SLP Program Planning Committee Member ABI Special Projects Coordinator Clinical Speech Language Pathologist Shepherd Center Atlanta, Georgia
Ramon Diaz-Arrastia, MD, PhD Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas Professor of Neurology Southwestern Medical Center University of Texas Dallas, Texas	Gary Seale, MS Director, Clinical Programs Transitional Learning Center at Galveston Galveston, Texas
Jennifer French, MBA Executive Director, Neurotech Network Tampa, Florida	Monika V. Shah, DO Clinical Director, Brain Injury and Stroke Program TIRR/Memorial Hermann Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Baylor College of Medicine Houston, Texas
Kim R. Gottshall, PhD, PT, ATC Director of Vestibular Assessment and Rehabilitation Department of Defense Spatial Orientation Center Department of Otolaryngology Naval Medical Center San Diego San Diego, California	Mark Sherer, PhD, ABPP-Cn Senior Scientist, Director of Research and Neuropsychology TIRR/Memorial Hermann Clinical Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Baylor College of Medicine University of Texas Medical School at Houston Houston, Texas
Lenore Hawley, LCSW, CBIST Clinical Professional in Research Craig Hospital Coordinator of Advocacy Brain Injury Association of Colorado Private Practice Denver, Colorado	Marilyn Price Spivack, MSW Program Planning Committee Member Outreach Coordinator Spaulding Rehabilitation Center Boston, Massachusetts
David A. Hovda, PhD Director, UCLA Brain Injury Research Center Professor, Departments of Surgery & Molecular Medical Pharmacology David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles, California	Suzanne Tinsley, PhD, DPT Associate Professor, Physical Therapy Department of Rehabilitation Sciences School of Allied Health Louisiana State University New Orleans, Louisiana
Geoffrey Lauer, MS Executive Director Brain Injury Association of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa	Michelle Tipton-Burton, MS, OTR/L Program Planning Committee Member Occupational Therapist and Rehabilitation Case Manager Brain Injury Rehabilitation Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Adjunct Professor Department of Occupational Therapy San Jose State University San Jose, California
James F. Malec, PhD, ABPP-Cn, Rp Program Planning Committee Member Research Director, Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana Adjunct Professor of PM&R School of Medicine, Indiana University Indianapolis, Indiana Emeritus Professor of Psychology, Mayo Clinic Minneapolis, Minnesota	Lyn Turkstra, PhD, CCC-SLP Associate Professor Department of Communicative Disorders University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, Wisconsin
Brent E. Masel, MD President and Medical Director Transitional Learning Center at Galveston Galveston, Texas	Christine Wiegman, LCSW Clinical Social Worker/Primary Therapist Project Victory TIRR/ Memorial Hermann Houston, Texas
Mary Jo McGuire, MS, OTR/L, OTPP, FAOTA Director of Home and Community Based Services Rehabilitation and Health Center at Park West Akron, Ohio	Laura Wiggs, PT, NCS, CBIS Coordinator for Clinical Care Mentis Neuro Rehabilitation Hospital Houston, Texas
Anne M. Moessner, MSN, RN, CRRN, CNS Program Planning Committee Member Clinical Nurse Specialist Traumatic Brain Injury Coordinator Mayo TBI Model System Mayo Clinic School of Medicine Rochester, Minnesota	E. George Wolf, MD Staff Physician, SAMMC Hyperbaric Center USAF School of Aerospace Medicine Brooke Army Medical Center San Antonio, Texas

Accreditation

A Certificate of Attendance will be given upon completion of course requirements, enabling you to register your credit with the appropriate licensing boards or associations. You may apply for other accreditation using the procedure established by the specific organization. Additional brochures and evaluation forms can be provided upon request. Please contact your board directly if it is not listed below to determine how to receive credit for this Conference.

1 Hour = .1 CEU
1 CEU = 10 Hours

NURSES AND NURSE PRACTITIONERS

Contemporary Forums is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Contemporary Forums, Provider #04516, is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. All state boards accept California BRN credit for license renewal.

Pre-Conference A: 3.75 ANCC contact hours
4.5 CA BRN contact hours
Pre-Conference B: 3.75 ANCC contact hours
4.5 CA BRN contact hours
Pre-Conference C: 4.0 ANCC contact hours
4.8 CA BRN contact hours
Main Conference: 17.75 ANCC contact hours
21.3 CA BRN contact hours

PHYSICAL THERAPISTS

Application has been made to the Alabama Physical Therapy Association for the listed hours.

Pre-Conference A: 3.75 hours
Pre-Conference B: 3.75 hours
Pre-Conference C: 4.0 hours
Main Conference: 17.75 hours

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS

This program is approved by Contemporary Forums, American Occupational Therapy Association Approved Provider #3273. Assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Pre-Conference A: .375 CEUs
Pre-Conference B: .375 CEUs
Pre-Conference C: .4 CEUs
Main Conference: 1.775 CEUs

SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS

Contemporary Forums is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. This program is offered for the listed CEUs, (Various level; Professional area). ASHA CE provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.

Pre-Conference A: .3 CEUs
Pre-Conference B: .3 CEUs
Pre-Conference C: N/A
Main Conference: 1.7 CEUs

PSYCHOLOGISTS

Contemporary Forums is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Contemporary Forums maintains responsibility for the program.

Pre-Conference A: 3.75 hours
Pre-Conference B: 3.75 hours
Pre-Conference C: 4.0 hours
Main Conference: 17.75 hours

PHYSICIANS

Contemporary Forums is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. Contemporary Forums designates this continuing medical education activity for the listed hours in Category 1 of the Physician’s Recognition Award of the American Medical Association.

Pre-Conference A: 3.75 hours
Pre-Conference B: 3.75 hours
Pre-Conference C: 4.0 hours
Main Conference: 17.75 hours

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

The American Academy of Physician Assistants accepts Category 1 CME approval from organizations accredited by the ACCME to grant Category 1 hours toward the Physician’s Recognition Award. Physician Assistants may report up to the listed hours of credit.

Pre-Conference A: 3.75 hours
Pre-Conference B: 3.75 hours
Pre-Conference C: 4.0 hours
Main Conference: 17.75 hours

SOCIAL WORKERS/MARRIAGE, FAMILY & CHILD COUNSELORS

This Conference has been approved for CEUs by the Washington Chapter, National Association of Social Workers (NASW) for Licensed Social Workers, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists and Licensed Mental Health counselors. Provider #1975-148.

Pre-Conference A: 3.75 hours
Pre-Conference B: 3.75 hours
Pre-Conference C: 3.75
Main Conference: 17.75 hours

CASE MANAGERS AND CERTIFIED DISABILITY MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS, AND CERTIFIED REHABILITATION COUNSELORS

Application has been made for the above listed hours from the Commission for Case Manager Certification, the Commission for Disability Management Specialist Certification, and the Commission for the Certification of Rehabilitation Counselors.

Pre-Conference A: 3.75 hours
Pre-Conference B: 3.75 hours
Pre-Conference C: 4.0 hours
Main Conference: 17.75 hours

OTHER PROFESSIONALS

You will receive a Certificate of Attendance verifying your attendance at this course. Please comply with the guidelines of the appropriate boards, organizations or agencies in registering your credit.

Pre-Conference A: 3.75 hours
Pre-Conference B: 3.75 hours
Pre-Conference C: 4.0 hours
Main Conference: 17.75 hours

Exhibits

To enhance your educational experience, we are inviting representatives from professionally relevant companies, organizations and hospitals to exhibit equipment, supplies, services and career opportunities. The schedule provides participants time for one-on-one discussion with exhibitors. For exhibit space availability or additional information:

Call the Exhibitor Information Line: (925) 828-7100, Ext. 5260

For prospectus information

Email: exhibits@cforums.com

Location

San Antonio

Long considered the heart of Texas and a unique cultural crossroads, San Antonio retains the most authentic western flavor of any meeting destination in the Old West. The feeling is casual so bring your boots and 10-gallon hat! You’ll fit right in.

To get the real feel of San Antonio explore the River Walk or Paseo del Rio, the centerpiece of San Antonio’s leisure life. Take a colorful river taxi cruise down the San Antonio River. You'll find breathtaking new vistas around every bend as well as shops, cafes, galleries and museums to explore and enjoy. Head to Market Square, the city’s Mexican-style market. Here you’ll find fun shops, lively music and a variety of ethnic cuisine.

History buffs, let one of your first destinations be the Alamo. Go back to a time when Texas was a wilder state and soak in the rich cultural heritage left by Davy Crockett. Visit the Cowboy Museum, where you’ll find a rootin’ tootin’ collection of Old West artifacts housed in 1850s period buildings. The King William Historic District is filled with lovely, restored mansions in a variety of architectural styles. You may also want to visit the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, home to four missions established in the early 1700s by Franciscan friars. Explore La Villita, site of the city’s original settlement, where cobblestone lanes take you to artisans’ workshops, restaurants and boutiques. Of course you can find haute and international cuisine in the many fine area restaurants but don’t go home without trying the local specialties either!

Enhance your visit to the Alamo City with a stay at the dynamic Grand Hyatt San Antonio. With a dramatic design that exemplifies this unique city, our conference site is the new hotel on San Antonio Riverwalk, an exciting blend of modernism and the Latin culture. Warm hospitality, bold colors and exceptional touches create a San Antonio luxury hotel that is perfect for our Brain Injuries conference. Take advantage of our premier setting – adjacent to the convention center, HemisFair Park and on the Riverwalk. Amenities include a 24-hour Stay Fit gym/Fitness Concierge and outdoor heated lap pool with sundeck. Be sure to stop in for some networking at the terrace Bar RoJo or stop for a snack at the Achiote River Café.

However you decide to spend your time in San Antonio, you'll feel warmly welcome here deep in the heart of Texas. To receive more information about the conference city, call The San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau at (800) 447-3372 or online at www.sanantoniocvb.com.

Hotel/Travel

Hotel Accommodations

The Conference will be held at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio, 600 E. Market, San Antonio, TX 78205. A limited block of rooms is being held for you and your guests at special group rates which will be in effect, based on room availability, from April 26th to May 2nd for those wishing to extend their stay to enjoy area activities or qualify for discount airfares.

Rates: $169 single/double
Rates are per room and subject to prevailing state and local taxes.

To obtain the special group rates, make your reservation early and before the “hotel room block release date” which is April 5. Rooms may sell out before this date so be sure to make your reservation now. After the release date, rooms and group rates may no longer be available so call the hotel regarding availability.

To reserve your room online, please click here.

For room reservations, call (800) 233-1234 and inform them that you are attending the Contemporary Forums’ Brain Injuries Conference. Request a confirmation number and written confirmation of your reservation. Reservations must include a first night’s deposit.

Contact the hotel regarding cancellation policy. For arrivals after 3 p.m., call the hotel on the day of travel to reconfirm reservations.

For additional hotel information, call the Grand Hyatt San Antonio at (210) 224-1234.

For assistance in locating a roommate, please call Contemporary Forums at (800) 377-7707, Ext. 0.

Travel Discounts

Contemporary Forums has a special discount agreement with United Airlines unavailable to the general public. To obtain these special conference fares visit www.united.com or call the Special Meeting Desk at (800) 521-4041, Account Code 510CW.

Hertz is the official car rental agency for the conference. Special rates will be in effect throughout the conference as well as one week before and after. For special rates, call HERTZ at (800) 654-2240 and refer to Contemporary Forums plus the conference discount code CV# 03000233.

Fees

Registrations must include full tuition payment to be accepted. Registrations faxed without payment will not be processed. Confirmation is sent by email if your completed registration form and payment are received two weeks before the Conference begins. Since Conference registration and hotel rooms are limited, early registration is advised.

Out of consideration to registrants, children of any age and spouses may not attend the sessions.

Tuition Fee (U.S. Funds)
	Pre-Conference Half Day • April 28	Main Conference Full Day • April 29-May 1, 2010
Early Registration Fee* (On/Before March 18)	$185 each	$585
Regular Registration Fee (After March 18)	$200 each	$605
Military/VA Fee	$150 each	$495

*Postmarked or phone/fax/online registration and fees received on/before March 18, 2010.

Your tuition includes Certificate of Attendance, refreshment breaks and access to the Online CE Library for the Pre-Conference and/or Main Conference for which you registered. Main Conference registrants have access to all Concurrent Sessions that were recorded.

Military/VA Discount

Health professionals employed by the military or VA will be given a special discount for participating in the Brain Injuries Conference.

Group Discounts

Tuition discounts are given to groups of 3 or more registering for the complete Main Conference. Discounts do not apply to the Pre-Conference(s) and groups may not be formed after individual registrations have been received. To qualify for the group discount, all registration information must be complete for all group members, payment included and forms mailed or called in together. If faxing, list all group members on cover sheet. If registering online, all registrations must be entered consecutively and total payment must be made with the same credit card.

• $25 per person discount for 3 or 4 in a group
  $45 per person discount for 5 or more in a group

Method of Tuition Payment

Make payment by check (payable to Contemporary Forums and enclose with Registration Form), Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express or Purchase Order. A $30 fee is charged for any returned check. Personal checks are NOT accepted at the Conference. Purchase Orders must be received with registration by the Conference date and include the P.O. number, invoice address, tuition, approval signature, and contact name, email address and phone number.

Register by Phone, Fax, Mail or Online (Payment required to register)

Register only ONCE, by mail, fax (800) 329-9923, online, or by calling (800) 377-7707, Ext. 5252, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Pacific Time). Before calling, complete all registration information.

Tax Deductibility

Expenses of training, tuition, travel, lodging and meals to maintain or improve professional skills may be TAX DEDUCTIBLE. Consult your tax advisor.

Partial Attendance (No online registration available)

To register, call Contemporary Forums for tuition and CE credit for individual days. Group discounts do not apply. Registrations may not be shared. Online registration is not available for partial attendance.

Cancellations

Cancellations may be made by phone or in writing. Cancellations received on/before the appropriate early registration fee deadline receive a full tuition refund. Cancellations received after that date are assessed a $20 processing fee. No refunds for cancellations received after the Conference begins or for “no shows.” If this meeting is cancelled for any reason, including labor strikes or acts of God, liability is limited to a full refund of registration fees.

Program Changes

Contemporary Forums reserves the right to make necessary changes in speakers, topics or schedule.

Questions?

Contact Contemporary Forums at (800) 377-7707, Ext. 0, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Pacific Time) or email info@cforums.com. If you require special arrangements at this Conference, call (800) 377-7707, Ext. 5252, at least 30 days prior to the Conference.