Activities And Events :
"Not Your Average Joe" Race and Health Expo Description: October 16, 2010 Banner Ironwood Hospital in Queen Creek 10k run/walk, 10k relay and 1 mile fun run with obstacles for kids to benefit The Joe Gibson Foundation. Health Expo displays and other information about Joe's foundation will be available. Visit the website to learn about Joe Gibson
3rd Annual Rehab Without Walls® Farmers Market Description: Fresh Produce, Tamales, Baked Goods, Holiday Gifts. Lunch, shop, enjoy live music, and support a great cause! A great opportunity to get some lunch and yummy foods to take home and share with the family. Proceeds to benefit The Brain Injury Association of Arizona and Arizona Spinal Cord Injury 2011 camp retreats. Thursday, November 4, 2010 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM 7227 N. 16th St Phoenix, AZ 85020
A clinical research study is now enrolling people with a past head injury who feel sleepy during the Description: A hard hit to the head can affect people in ways they may not realize. Feeling sleepy during the day is common after a head injury. Yet, very few people know about this connection. Researchers are inviting people to participate in a clinical study (also called a “clinical trial”) to assess how well a study medicine works for people who feel sleepy during the day as a result of a head injury. Trials are available in Tucson, AZ For more information visit the website
ATEX Online Assistive Technology (AT) Exchange Program Description: Free online place for Arizona residents to donate, buy, sell or exchange medical equipment, adaptive aids and/or assistive technology (AT) of all forms. For more information or for assistance with ads, contact Clayton Guffey at AzTAP 602-776-4699 or toll free 1-800-477-9921 x5 or by email: admin@azatexchange.org http://www.azATEXchange.org
Community Health and Awareness Fair RSVP: 602-262-6552 Maria Description: Saturday September 25th, 2010 Greer-Wilson Funeral Home 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Special Education Training on the IEP and the 504 Plan RSVP: (602) 274-6287 or 1-800-927-2260 Description: Disability Empowerment Center of Arizona Conference Hall 5025 East Washington Street Phoenix, Arizona Wednesday, September 8, 2010 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. Do you have questions about how to prepare for an IEP or 504 meeting? Do you have questions about your role as a parent in the IEP or 504 meeting? Do you have questions about your child’s IEP or 504 services? Do you have questions about your rights regarding the IEP or 504 processes? To register call or email: kvanhorne@azdisabilitylaw.org http://www.azdisabilitylaw.org
Volunteers Needed for a Study of Brain Injury and Memory Rehabilitation RSVP: Matthew 520-621-5721 Description: The Aging and Cognition Laboratory in the Department of Psychology at the University of Arizona is currently recruiting volunteers for a study of brain injury and memory rehabilitation. Volunteers must: • be at least 18 years old, and • have sustained a brain injury. The research project requires meeting with a researcher from the Aging and Cognition Laboratory for multiple sessions over the course of several weeks. The meetings may take place either at the Aging and Cognition Laboratory or at the participant’s place of residence. Each session will take approximately 1 to 2 hours to complete. Participants will undertake paper-and-pencil and computerized tests of behavioral and cognitive functioning (i.e. attention, memory, language, etc). The study does not involve medications or invasive procedures. Participants may obtain feedback about their results. Matthew is willing to travel to Phoenix and Flagstaff with certain restrictions and scheduling to obtain information for the study.