KARRN's 2017 Conference Recap & Supplemental Resources

The 8th annual Kentucky Appalachian Rural Rehabilitation Network conference on August 29 at Eastern Kentucky University was well attended. We brought together 197 students, providers, and individuals and caregivers affected by stroke, spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury. 

A very special thank you to our sponsors:

Paralyzed Veterans of America Education Foundation (conference grant)
University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences
Eastern Kentucky University
Spinal Cord & Brain Injury Research Center (SCoBIRC)
Kentucky AgrAbility
Advanced Medical Group LLC

Much appreciation also goes to our speakers who generously provided their time and expertise: Jennifer Hastings, Don Helme, Beth Hunter, Patrick Kitzman, Jane Kleinert and our panelists: Jason Jones, Tonya and Mark Kincaid, Sasha Rabchevsky, Sara Salles, DO, Carolyn and Aaron Wallace.

As promised, our speakers have provided supplemental resources:

Session 1: 6 Simple Provider Steps...
SPEAKUP
Tips-Relationships

Session 2: Practical SLP Info TEP VALVE
Tips for Communication Challenges

Session 3: Seating and Mobility Questions
Crossover Study
Elbow Arthodesis
Clinical Practice Guide
Seating Assessment Planning
Seating and Wheelchair Prescription

Session 4: (none)
Session 5: 10 Questions Doctors Wish...
Ask Your Doctor

To review the conference agenda and speaker information, click here.