REGISTRATION IS OPEN

SYMPOSIUM DETAILS

The symposium invites outpatient hospital clinics, neuro-rehabilitation facilities, activity based therapy (ABT) centers, and organizations supporting SCI rehabilitation to participate.

In the 2 hour Zoom Webinar we will do the following:

Define, delineate and communicate the crisis in outpatient SCI rehabilitation
Discuss and describe current and future solutions
Determine how organizations can collaborate to share best practices and ideas.
Develop strategies to expand access to care including more facilities and funding utilizing private, philanthropic, and governmental resources.

Outline Agenda

Introduction
Rehab in Crisis
A California Perspective
A New York State Perspective
Existing Solution Examples
- Major Hospital Day Program
- PT Day Center
- Activity Based Therapy Center
Summary of Funding Solutions
Advocacy Opportunities and Next Steps
Open Forum

FAQs are listed after the Registration Form

Symposium Sponsors/Chairs

Arash Bayatmakou, Executive Director – NorCal SCI

Natalie M Barnhard-Castrogiovanni, Executive Director and Founder – Motion Project Foundation, Inc

Dale Hull, co-founder – Neuroworx

Nick Struthers co-founder – NorCal SCI

FAQs

Who should attend?

Anyone who is involved or interested in improving the outcomes of individuals with SCI after being discharged from inpatient rehabilitation.

How Much does the Symposium Cost?

There is no cost.

How can I get involved or help?

Right now, just attend the the symposium. We are reaching out in person to a number of organizations for their direct participation.
However, if you’re interested contributing or have any questions, please contact Arash Bayatmakou at arash@norcalsci.org

Why should you attend?

Fact: In the United States today, only a small minority of individuals suffering from a SCI get the care and opportunity they need to achieve their full potential after such a devastating injury. With the hospital lengths of stay consistently decreasing, the newly injured are being discharged without the necessary knowledge, resources, and support to maximize their recovery or even to live safely.

The shortened lengths of stay mean that the rehabilitation process has shifted to the outpatient environment. However, effective and specialized after-hospital rehabilitation and exercise is even less substantial and consistent than inpatient support and the quality and availability depend greatly on location. Affected individuals and their families typically are on their own to navigate this critical portion of their recovery process.

Motivated by the lack of any structured rehabilitation and care beyond acute rehab facilities, many individuals and organizations have taken it upon themselves to create facilities and services to address this need. This is fortunate for individuals who live in the right zip code or have the financial resources to travel and self-pay for these vital services. However the vast majority simply do not have access to this level of care and rehabilitation that would transform their recovery journey.

We believe there’s a real opportunity to dramatically impact the lives of people with SCIs by bringing together the leading voices in the post hospital SCI world to raise awareness, share ideas and best practices, and continue seeking effective solutions.