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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
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
The 2010 Statewide Symposium in Support of Military Families Description: July 14 - 16, 2010 Desert Willow Conference Center in Phoenix 4340 E. Cotton Center Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85040 The Arizona Coalition for Military Families, along with our planning partners, invite representatives of the military, government and all sectors of the community to attend Click here for more information and registration
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.