When

Saturday May 24, 2014 from 7:30 AM to 5:15 PM EDT
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Where

Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa 
1900 E Buena Vista Dr
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32836  

 
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Hotel Information

Should you need to stay overnight at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa, rooms are available at the reduced rate of $129 per night, single or double. Room reservations can be made by calling the Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa at 1-866-397-6516. Be sure to ask for a room in the FLASHA block.  Hotel cutoff date is May 1, 2014. Reservations made after this date are made on a space-available and rate-available basis only.

Contact

Amy Hsiao, Information & Administrative Coordinator 
The National Aphasia Association 
(800) 922-4622 
naa@aphasia.org 
 

National Aphasia Association’s Regional Speaking Out! Conference

Co-Hosted by FLASHA
Co-Sponsored by Voices of Hope for Aphasia

Saturday, May 24th, 2013

Conference Description

This conference offers the expertise of leaders in the field of aphasia rehabilitation who will be presenting the latest perspectives on aphasia intervention, treatment and research; community aphasia programs, advocacy and living with aphasia through presentations and hands-on demonstrations. The conference offers a unique integration of views from professionals, people living with aphasia and their families.

Conference Objectives

As a result of attending this conference, the participant will:

  • Discuss programs/services/resources available through the National Aphasia Association
  • Learn how to become advocates for persons with aphasia and discover unique ways to educate the public
  • Discuss at least two ways that people with aphasia can participate more fully in life activities
  • Identify two resources that support caregivers of people with aphasia
  • State and describe different aphasia treatment models available to persons with aphasia
  • Explain the newest developments in hardware and software technology oriented toward people with aphasia
  • List various aphasia research opportunities and provide examples of future research questions

 Conference Schedule

 7:30-8:30               Registration & Breakfast

 8:30-9:00               Welcome & NAA Update
                                               Ellayne S. Ganzfried, M.S., CCC-SLP
                                               Executive Director, National Aphasia Association

 9:00-10:00               Aphasia Treatment: What’s New
                                                Leslie Gonzalez-Rothi, Ph.D.
                                                Bob Paul Family Professor of Neurology, University of Florida

10:00 – 10:30       Break/Light Refreshments

10:30-12:00          EMPOWER: A panel of people living successfully with
                                aphasia                                                                                               

12:00 – 1:30          Lunch (on your own)/Networking/Exhibits

1:30 – 2:30            Aphasia Research: What’s New
                                                Jacqueline Hinckley, Ph.D., BC-ANCDS
                                                Consultant                                                                

2:30 – 3:30            Breakout Sessions
                                                A)     Avoiding Caregiver Burnout
                                                B)      Engaging Your Whole Self

3:30-4:00               Break/Light Refreshments

4:00 – 5:00            Finding Resources: Groups, SLP, and Technology

5:00 – 5:15            Closing Remarks

Registration after May 16th is on a space available basis.  No refunds after May 23rd.  Professionals must register through FLASHA - Click here

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