Brain Injury Association of Missouri
Annual Statewide Conference
October 20-22, 2011
St. Charles Convention Center
2011 Conference Overview
The Brain Injury Association of Missouri 7th Annual Statewide Conference is an educational opportunity for healthcare professionals as well as survivors of brain injury and their families. This is the only conference in Missouri established to specifically address issues relating to brain injury.
The BIA-MO 7th Annual Statewide Conference was a huge success with more than 300 professionals, survivors and families attending. It featured national and local experts sharing cutting edge technologies, innovative therapeutic and program strategies, and current trends in research.
Sessions held on Thursday, October 20 and Friday, October 21 focused on topics of most interest to healthcare professionals, rehabilitation specialists, physicians, neuropsychologists, vocational counselors, social workers, case managers, and other professionals who work in the field of brain injury.
On Saturday, October 22, a Survivor and Family Day was held free-of-charge for survivors of brain injury and their families. Saturday also featured the Awards Luncheon and Annual Meeting.
Keynote Speakers:
Jeffrey S. Kreutzer, Ph.D., ABPP, is a Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). He serves as Director of Virginia’s federally designated Traumatic Brain Injury Model System and coordinates VCU Health System outpatient services for families and persons with brain injury. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the Encyclopedia of Clinical Neuropsychology.
David Brody, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at Washington University School of Medicine, is Board Certified in Neurology and treats patients with subacute and chronic sequela of traumatic brain injury. Research in Dr. Brody’s laboratory and collaborative group focuses on the development of novel therapeutic and diagnostic strategies for the treatment of traumatic brain injury.
Kate Adamson is an author and inspirational speaker. Against one-in-a-million odds, Kate overcame total paralysis after a devastating double brain stem stroke, an acquired brain injury. Locked inside her body, Kate communicated by blinking. This survivor of Locked-in Syndrome proves that paralysis is not powerless. Her story has been featured on national television.
Exhibit Hall
Service providers, government agencies and non-profit organizations were available to discuss how their programs and services can be of service to you and your clients, individuals with brain injury and family members.
The Exhibit Hall opened at 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, October 20 and remained open throughout the conference.
This was an opportunity to network and visit with vendors.
Poster Session
The Brain Injury Association 7th Annual Statewide Conference featured scientific studies and objective outcome data projects on topics and treatments relevant to brain injury.
This Poster Session was held Thursday, October 20 from 3:45 pm — 5:00 pm.
Conference Raffle
Items were raffled on Friday afternoon of the professional days of the BIA-MO 7th Annual Statewide Conference. Raffle tickets were sold throughout the conference at the Registration table.
A second Raffle was held on Saturday as part of the Survivor and Family Day.
Raffle proceeds support programs of the Brain Injury Association of Missouri.
Awards Luncheon and Annual Meeting
On Saturday, October 22, 2011, the Brain Injury Association of Missouri recognized key supporters, volunteers, and survivors for their efforts in creating a better future for individuals with brain injury and their families. This celebration also included the BIA-MO Annual Meeting.
The Awards Luncheon and Annual Meeting was free.
Brain Injury Association of Missouri
Award Nominations
Each year the Brain Injury Association of Missouri (BIA-MO) honors individuals and organizations that have made an outstanding contribution in the brain injury community.
The BIA-MO Annual Awards 2011 were presented at the Awards Luncheon and Annual Meeting on Saturday, October 22 at the Brain Injury Association of Missouri 7th Annual Statewide Conference.
Nominations for the following BIA-MO Awards were accepted through October 1, 2011.
Courage Award
Honors the success of an individual with brain injury.
Point of Light Award
Honors an individual who has provided outstanding service to persons with brain injury. Nominations must be made by an individual with brain injury.
Volunteer of the Year
Honors an individual who has furthered the mission of the Brain Injury Association of Missouri through his or her volunteer service with the organization.
Legislator of the Year
Honors an elected official representing citizens of Missouri who has supported the prevention of brain injuries, services for survivors of brain injury or their families, or supported issues important to the brain injury community.
Bill Buell Memorial Award
Honors a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor or Case Manager who has provided outstanding service to the brain injury community within or outside of his or her employment responsibilities.
Service Excellence Award — Prevention
Honors an individual or organization for lasting contributions in brain injury prevention.
Service Excellence Award — Community Service
Honors an individual or organization for exceptional service within the brain injury community.
Service Excellence Award — Public Relations
Honors an individual or organization for outreach and educational efforts that have increased awareness of brain injury, needs within the brain injury community, and the Brain Injury Association of Missouri.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Honors an individual or organization for significant contributions and long-term impact to the brain injury community.
Hotel Accomodations
The St. Charles Convention Center is adjacent to the Embassy Suites—St. Charles Hotel. A special rate of $129 per night was negotiated for this conference. Embassy Suites--St. Charles Hotel is an upscale full-service all-suite hotel with spacious two-room suites which are beautifully decorated with a private bedroom and spacious living room. All of the suites are fully equipped with two televisions, a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and two telephones with data ports, high speed internet access and a well lit dining/work table. The Hotel also features its own day spa—Spa Botanica. Guests are treated to a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and a nightly manager’s reception.
The Embassy Suites—St. Charles Hotel is just minutes away from Historic Main Street, Saint Charles. The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle within a three mile radius and complimentary self-parking.
Continuing Education Units
Nursing—CMSA-KC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. This course offering has been submitted for approval for contact hours which are applicable for RN, LPN, and LMHT re-licensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing Provider number: LT 0206-0606. NeuroRestorative is sponsoring the nursing CE credits.
Speech Pathologists—This program is offered for 1.0 CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area). Credits are sponsored by SSM Rehabilitation Hospital.
Social Work—NeuroRestorative is sponsoring the social work continuing education credits through the state of Illinois.
Case Managers—CCM CEU’s provided by NeuroRestorative.
Rehabilitation Service Providers/Vocational Counselors—CCRC CEU’s provided by NeuroRestorative.
Psychology—This program is co-sponsored by the Missouri Psychological Association (MPA) and the Brain Injury Association of Missouri. (BIA-MO). MOPA is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. MOPA maintains responsibility for the program.
For CEU credits, Certificates were ready at the conclusion of sessions on Friday, October 21, 2011.
Registration
The Registration Fee for Thursday and Friday was the same as last year: $135 per professional who is a Member of BIA-MO; $185 per person for non-members. Non-professional Registration fees were: $75 per family member; $60 per survivor of brain injury; $65 per student.
Attendance on Saturday was free; Registration was required.
Contact BIA-MO for information at info@biamo.org or 800-444-6443.
Conference Sponsorships Available
Every effort was made to keep the Brain Injury Association of Missouri 7th Annual Statewide Conference affordable. Our generous sponsors made this possible.
Co-Host Conference Sponsors this year were the Department of Health and Senior Services and SSM Rehabilitation Network.
Your sponsorship for the BIA-MO 7th Annual Statewide Conference is an excellent opportunity to share information about your services with professionals and individuals personally impacted by brain injury.