Annual Conference
The Brain Injury Association of Missouri’s is pleased to present our third Annual Conference which will be held on October 1-4, 2008 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in St. Charles Missouri. Click here to view the conference schedule.
The first part of the conference will have a professional focus and run from Wednesday October 1st through Friday October 3th with a special seminar for survivors and family members to be held on Saturday October 4th.
The primary focus of the conference is to introduce attendees to cutting edge technologies, innovative strategies, and state of the art information related to traumatic brain injury. The Conference will feature nationally recognized speakers covering topics from current trends in research and treatment, TBI statistical information, educational and therapeutic programming, advocacy, pediatric and geriatric issues, promoting positive changes in behavior and community access.
This is the only conference in Missouri established to specifically address issues relating to brain injury.
Conference Location
The Brain Injury Association of Missouri’s Annual Conference will be held in St. Charles Missouri, at the Embassy Suites St. Louis – St. Charles Hotel. This upscale full-service all-suite hotel is minutes away from Historic Main Street St. Charles and features its own day spa - Spa Botanica. Guests of the Embassy Suites St. Louis - St. Charles hotel stay in spacious two-room suites and receive a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and a nightly manager's reception. Additionally each suite is beautifully decorated with a private bedroom and spacious living room. All of our suites are fully equipped with two televisions, a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and two telephones with data ports, high speed Internet access and a well lit dining/work table. The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle within a three-mile radius and complimentary self - parking.
The Brain Injury Association of Missouri is please to have negotiated special rates for our conference for our attendees of $129 per night the reduce rate is good through the entire weekend so you can extend your stay and visit the attractions of Historic St. Charles, Missouri.
To make your reservations call the Embassy Suites' toll-free reservation number 1-800- 362-2779 (1-800-EMBASSY) or by contacting the hotel directly at 636-946-5544 prior to the cut-off date and ask for the Brain Injury Association - 4thAnnual Conference room rate. The Cut-Off date is September 10, 2008. The Room block will be available until this time. After the Cut-Off date has passed, room availability and room rates are not guaranteed.
About St. Charles
St. Charles was founded in 1769 as Les Petites Cotes ("The Little Hills") by French Canadian fur trader Louis Blanchette. The Spanish government controlled the Mississippi Valley between 1762-1800, and for a dozen years "The Little Hills" became "San Carlos Borromeo." In 1804, on the banks of the mighty Missouri River, Lewis and Clark met here to begin their westward expedition. Shortly thereafter, the city became known as "Saint Charles." In this historic city you will find the newly-constructed Embassy Suites St. Louis - St. Charles MO hotel along with these other items of interest.
First Missouri State Capitol
St. Charles was Missouri's first state capitol between 1821 and 1826, while a permanent capitol city was in the planning and development stages in Jefferson City. The Federal-style brick complex was restored between 1961 and 1971, and features 11 rooms that take you back to the time when Missouri joined the Union.
Lewis & Clark Boat House and Museum
Almost 200 years ago two brave men launched one of the most amazing adventures of all time. President Thomas Jefferson asked Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to find a route to the Pacific coast. You may know them as the famous Lewis & Clark.
In 1804, they left from Saint Charles to explore new lands from Saint Charles to the Pacific Ocean. During their journey, Lewis and Clark came face-to-face with many wild animals, discovered unknown plants and encountered many Indian cultures. The Lewis and Clark Museum is a great place to learn more about the path Lewis and Clark took. The trading post is filled with the unusual Indian artwork they found during their travels.
The Lewis & Clark Boat House and Nature Center is the Discovery Expedition's permanent home. Situated beside the Missouri River at Bishop's Landing in charming historic St. Charles, Missouri, the educational facility features exhibits relating to the Lewis and Clark expedition, historic St. Charles, and the Missouri River ecosystem. When not on the river, the Discovery Expedition's hand-crafted replica boats will be on display on the building's lower level, where they can be easily removed during floods. The building's flow-through design will permit the flood waters to pass through the open lower level without damage to the structure or the museum on the upper level. On the upper level, the contents of the former Lewis & Clark Center (a certified site on the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail) are displayed along with many new exhibits. The new facility has a classroom to accommodate our many class field trips, elderhostel groups, and tours. In addition, there will be ongoing living history demonstrations. Our museum shop, The Trading Post, has a wide selection of books along with interesting and unusual gift items.
Downtown Shopping District
A unique place for dining, shopping, entertainment, and attractions, Main Street has long been the hub of commercial activity for St. Charles. The 13-block stretch of downtown St. Charles runs from Boone’s Lick Road to Clark, and boasts a bevy of shops, restaurants and businesses. Come stroll the sidewalks that line real brick streets, have lunch at one of the quaint restaurants and shop a wide variety of stores for crafts and antiques.
Conference Features
Exhibitors Hall – Don't miss the opportunity to see the latest advancements in Brain Injury rehabilitation, assistive technology, and support services. The Exhibitors area will be open from noon on Thursday, till noon on Saturday and will host the poster sessions during the conference.
Conference Raffle – Selected items will be raffled off during the conference raffle tickets will be sold through the Brain Injury Association of Missouri table. Drawings will be held on Friday. The raffle will be for the benefit of the Brain Injury Association of Missouri. We give a very special thank you to the individuals and companies who generously donated items for the raffle and for their belief in the Brain Injury Association of Missouri.
26th Annual Meeting of the Board and Awards Banquet – On Friday evening the Brain Injury Association of Missouri will hold its 26th Anniversary Banquet along with annual meeting of its membership and board of directors. We invite you to celebrate with us as we recognize key supporters, volunteers and survivors for their efforts in creating a better future for individuals with brain injury and their families. The Awards Banquet will cost $15 per person and is dress business casual.
Continuing Education Units
The following service professionals should consider attending this conference: Discharge Planners, Insurance and Work Comp Case Managers, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physicians, Physical Therapists, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Regional Center Case Managers, Recreational Therapists, Social Workers, Speech Language Pathologists, and Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists.
Nursing- RN CEU's Provided by SSM Rehab, St. Louis, MO
Case Managers - CCM CEU's Provided by Center for Comprehensive Services - Mentor ABI, Carbondale, IL
Rehabilitation Service Providers/Vocational Counselors - CCRC CEU's Provided by Center for Comprehensive Services - Mentor ABI, Carbondale, IL
NEW Physicians - Special Physician focused track scheduled for Friday October 5th with six CME credits available pending approval through the University of Missouri Healthcare system.
Conference Fees for the 2007 Conference:
Conference Fee - $185
(Professional Focus, Wednesday – Friday)
Conference Fee - Brain Injury Association of Missouri Member - $135
(Professional Focus, Wednesday – Friday)
Survivor - $60
Family Member - $75
Student - $65
Brain Injury Association of Missouri Annual Awards Banquet & Meeting - $15
Survivor, Family & Friend Seminar - Free
(Saturday Only)
Check back for more information on the 2008 conference as it becomes available.
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