Coming Events 2008
May 8-9
Wiring Michigan for Health Information Exchange, presented by the Michigan Health Information Network (MiHIN) Resource Center at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Dearborn. CONTACT: www.mihin.org
May 9&10
Birmingham, Michigan Sensory Toolkit Workshop presented by Diana Henry, MS,OTR/L,FAOTA. This is a 2 day training on practical techniques for helping children with sensory needs in the classroom and at home. This event is hosted by The Abilities Center and Eton Academy. Please visit www.oplearning.com for brochure and registration or call (734)677-0503.
May 14
MSHA Legislative Day 2008, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm held at the State Capitol in downtown Lansing. See info on the Legislation page. CONTACT: MSHA 517/332-5691.
May 19-20
Two -Day training for Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and the Pyramid Approach to Education in Detroit. 1.3 ASHA CEUs CONTACT: www.pecs.com or 888/732-7462
June 11-13
Clinical Training in the Lidcombe Program, An Evidence-Based Behavioral Intervention for Stuttering in Young Children and Evidence-Based Treatment for School-Age Children, at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio. CONTACT: lidcombe@montrealfluency.com or 514/489-4320.
June 12-13
MSHA Executive Council, Strategic Plan Meeting. Time & Location TBA. Contact:Kim Wesoloski 517/332-5691.
June 23 - July 31
Summer Program, "Social Group Combo" at Building Bridges Therapy Center, Plymouth, Michigan. Group and individual therapy for pre-primary and school-aged children. CONTACT: www.bridgesthereapy.com or call 734/454-0866.
June 23-24
"Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Assessment and Management" held in Madison, WI with instructor Kristine Strand, Ed.D. 1.2 ASHA CEUs or 1 graduate credit available (with additional fee and test) Contact Peggy at Professional Programs pegkoth@chorus.net
July 25-27
ASHA Schools Conference 2008, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Walt Disney World, Florida. CONTACT: 800-498-2071 or check the ASHA website at www.asha.org
September 12
MSHA Executive Council Meeting, 9:30 am, University Lutheran Church, East Lansing CONTACT: Kim Wesoloski 517/332-5691.
October 2
Stroke of Genius documentary and live musical performance sponsored by the Aphasia Communication Enhancement Program, Dept. of Speech Path and Audiology, Western Michigan University. The film is Stroke of Genius, a documentary directed by Bahman Soltani. This work is described as an inspiring look at how a writer from California turned his massive stroke into blessings. Telling the story of a man, Dan Mountain, the film recounts the process of his recovery and resumption of his life with his family and his community. Despite the severity of his stroke, Dan awoke to tell about his experience through poetry which his friend, singer songwriter, Marc Black, put to music and recorded.
"This work is an inspiration to those whose lives have been affected by disability in any forms. It illuminates the power of language to heal, the heart, the mind and the body. Stroke of Genius is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of love."
A typical performance consists of Marc performing songs from the CD, live. The film will be followed by a question and answer session with the audience. Performances have been presented at Boston University’s Sargent College and UCLA with other at the National Aphasia Association fund raising event in April 2008 and the biennial National Aphasia Conference, Speaking Out, scheduled for June 2008 in New York City.
The National Stroke Association, The National Aphasia Association, and local, community aphasia support groups praise the film and the original music. For more information about the film and the music see the web sites at http://marcblack.com/strokegen.swf
For more information about this October 2, 2008 event at WMU, please contact Sandra Glista sandra.glista@wmich.edu or call the department secretary, Mrs. Paula Armstrong at 269-387-8045.
October 23-25
MAC on M.A.C. Conference, co-sponsored by MSHA, at the East Lansing Marriott Hotel. Check the Audiology page for more information.
October 30-31
Van Riper Lecture Series, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo. "Social Communication Assessment and Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders" Van Riper Lecture Series, Western Michigan University, featuring speakers Patricia Prelock, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Rhea Paul, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, and Sima Gerber, Ph.D., CCC-SLP. CONTACT: Western Michigan University Dept. of Speech Pathology and Audiology 269-387-8045.
November 20-22
ASHA Annual Convention, Chicago, Illinois. Details online at www.asha.org
December 12
MSHA Executive Council Meeting, 9:30 am, University Lutheran Church, East Lansing CONTACT: Kim Wesoloski 517/332-5691.
To submit a coming event for the next newsletter, the Fall et cetera, please send a Word attachment, email, or FAX to MSHA, by August 25, 2008, to MSHA, 790 W. Lake Lansing Rd. Suite 500-A, East Lansing, MI 48823 FAX: 517/332/5870 or email at msha@att.net