Activities And Events :
6th Annual American Indian Disability Summit RSVP: 602-443-0707, 602-443-0708, or 602-495-7521 Description: Gathering Native voices to explore common ground, affirm shared strengths, and enhance our resources. Sheraton Phoenix Airport Hotel Tempe 1600 South 52nd Street Tempe, AZ 85281 March 17, 2010
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
Bake Sale and Art Show 2010 Audience: Everyone is Welcome RSVP: Ashley - 602-507-4209 or Ashleigh@azspinal.org Description: Bake Sale and Art Show a Fundraiser featuring artists with disabilities The Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association is hosting this special event to help raise funds for the Peer Mentoring Program andthe Women's Conference. Please join us for good fun, good food, and a good cause! *We will have live entertainment and prize giveaways* Tuesday, March 30th 10am-2pm and 5pm-8pm Courtyard and Conference Room1 Disability Empowerment Center 5025 East Washington Street, Phoenix
Brain Injury and Shaken baby Syndrome RSVP: Anne Bailey- 623-344-3506 abailey@wvccc.org Description: Please join the BIAAZ for an educational opportunity at the West Valley Child Crisis Center on April 17, 2010. The topic for this event will be Brain Injury Basics and Shaken Baby Syndrome.
Need Help With Your Taxes? Description: ABIL is offering free 2009 tax preparations at their office on Saturdays from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm beginning January 30 to April 10, 2010. For more information, contact ABIL at 602-443-0720
Rays of Hope Brain Injury Survivor and Family Conference Audience: Families and Survivors RSVP: Online or by calling 602-508-8024- Burgan Description: This conference is an opportunity for survivors of brain injuries, their family members and caregivers to learn about: -Living with Brian Injury -Helping a family members who has a Brain Injury -Resources and supports in the community -Coping with depression, grief and loss -Navigating the journey of Brain Injury from other survivors and family members Click here to register online
Special Education Training for Parents RSVP: (602) 274-6287 (voice/TTY) 1-800-927-2260 or e-mail kvanhorne@azdisabilitylaw.org Description: Disability Empowerment Center of Arizona Conference Hall 1 5025 East Washington Street Phoenix, Arizona Wednesday, March 24, 2010 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. Do you have questions about the special education process? Do you have questions about your child’s IEP? Do you have questions concerning discipline? Do you have questions about your rights? Well, let’s get some answers! For more info: Click here
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.