Archives for September, 2008
SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDER: Advanced Research and Innovative Practice When & Where November 7 & 8, 2008 – International Symposium November 6 – Pre-Conference Institute Hyatt Regency Boston One Avenue de Lafayette Boston, Massachusetts, USA Start planning now to attend the SPD Foundation’s 7th International Symposium in Boston. The Symposium will feature two information-packed days of [...]
September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in the US. It is sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT). It is possible to treat addiction, whether it be submitting oneself for alcohol rehab or getting into a drug treatment center. The important thing [...]
GLOBAL FORUM FOR INCLUSION 2008: Transforming Rights into Action Co-Hosted by Inclusion International and the Canadian Association for Community Living When & Where 17-26 Nov 2008 Ottawa, Canada This Forum will engage self-advocates, families, activists, professionals and partners from around the world. Focused on the new UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, [...]
National Women’s Health & Fitness Day in the US will be celebrated on the 24th of September, 2008. This unique program, along with other local organizations, focuses on the importance of regular physical activity and health awareness for women so that they may not solely rely on health supplements such as CLA. Why Have a [...]
The Natasha Goulbourn Foundation in collaboration with Stanford Hospital and Clinics International Medical Services and the Santuario de San Antonio Parish Health Care Ministry & the Makati City barangays of Forbes Park, Dasmarinas, Urdaneta, Bel-Air, Magallanes & San Lorenzo cordially requests the pleasure of your company during the Philippine Lay Community Session (Metro Manila) of [...]
It is not enough that parents and caregivers just provide the basic necessities (including toys such as rc helicopters) for their special kids at home. It also helps to know how they can provide therapy at home for follow through. Speciabilities Development Center would like to invite parents and caregivers to attend a workshop-seminar entitled [...]
Presidential Proclamation No. 558 signed by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on March 25, 2004 declared the period from September 16-22, 2004 and every year thereafter as Cerebral Palsy Awareness and Protection Week. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Ang CP na may Kabuhayan, Makakatulong sa Bayan.” Quoted below is an excerpt of Mr. Cunanan’s [...]
We are all busy with things in our lives but it also helps to take time out to learn new things. Apart from tending to the usual routines that we have (including home management and repairing things like spring plungers), here’s a seminar that might interest you. When and Where 19 October 2008 9:00 AM [...]
Being independent in all aspects means a lot to a disabled or handicapped person. So apart from being to drive around alone (and making sure car insurance is bought as well), it is good to know that people with disabilities have access also to the malls, which is certainly a big thing in the Philippines. [...]
If you are worried about futures trading and investing in the future, why not invest instead in your career by enroling in continuing education courses such as these one from Neuro-IFRAH? Amer de Juan, OTD(C), OTR/L(HTC/PAM) , Neuro-IFRAH Certified®, Neuro-IFRAH Instructor(Cand. ), is sponsoring two Continuing Education Courses for 2009: 1. Introduction to the Neuro-Integrative [...]
September 17 is National School Backpack Awareness Day in the US and it focuses to help students to “Pack It Right, Wear It Light.” Here are ten tips to avoid backpack-related health problems as published by the American Occupational Therapy Association: Never let a child carry more than 15% of his or her body weight. This means [...]
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde is once again offering Filipino Sign Language Classes to the public. Quoted below is an excerpt from Withnews.org article. De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) is offering Filipino Sign Language (FSL) Classes. FSL classes are open to all interested Deaf, hard-of-hearing and hearing people from within and outside [...]
The Center for Holistic Intervention, Plans, and Services, Inc. and Holistic Optimum Management Experts, Inc. would like to invite you to their seminar entitled Therapy Secrets: What Works At Home. You will surely not look for exit signs on this one, as it tackles a very unique topic. The seminar will feature discussions and demonstration [...]
It takes extra effort to bring forth news-worthy articles to the forefront for our readers to enjoy. Today, we did a bit more research. We surfed the net and apart constantly encountering offers on online auto insurance quote, we finally found something. This one takes the cake for today’s news. Ever heard of the ReWalk™? [...]
The Écoute Center for Auditory Training cordially invites you to a seminar entitled “Brain Gain with No Pain: How the Tomatis Method Helps to Re-Pattern the Connections to the Brain” with Françoise Nicoloff as speaker. Click on image to enlarge When & Where 14 September 2008, Sunday 1:00 PM Quality Life Discoveries #70 20th Avenue, [...]
When & Where 20 September 2008 9 am – 12 noon; 1-3 PM CAMP AVR, University of the Philippines, Manila About the Speaker Zielfa Maslin was recently awarded a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the United Kingdom (UK). She is the author of “Management in Occupational Therapy”, a book that provides an introduction to the [...]
Here is an important announcement from the Department of Physical Therapy and Association of Physical Therapy Students (APTS) of the College of Allied Medical Professions (CAMP), University of the Philippines Manila. Don’t forget to wear your Asgi shoes as there are probably other special events for World Physical Therapy Day! In celebration of World Physical [...]
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