National Paralysis
Resource Center Hosting Reeve Summit Feb. 26-28 in Washington, DC
The National Paralysis Resource Center, managed by the
Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, has announced its first ever summit "Where Care,
Cure and Community Connect" on February 26-28, 2020, at the
Marriott Marquis in Washington, DC.
The three-day summit will bring together hundreds of community
members, caregivers, health professionals, key thought leaders and
individuals who have had an extraordinary impact on the lives of people
with paralysis and related disabilities to foster collaboration,
independence, health promotion, and innovation.
The Summit will kick off with a welcome reception and evening
entertainment on Wednesday, February 26, followed by two days of notable
keynote speakers and educational panels. ACL's Commissioner of the
Administration on Disabilities Julie Hocker will be a keynote speaker at
the event.
The event will bring together thought leaders who will guide
informative discussions and educational sessions on topics and themes
relevant to the paralysis community, including:
- Caregiving;
- Employment &
understanding government benefits;
- Health & wellness; and
- Advocacy.
Building upon its groundbreaking past and deeply-rooted
expertise, the Reeve Foundation will highlight its new approach to
research, what is changing in 2020, and promising new treatments for
individuals living with paralysis.
ACL funds the National
Paralysis Resource Center to provide comprehensive
information for people living with spinal cord injury, paralysis and
mobility-related disabilities and their support networks. Resources include
information and referral by phone and email in multiple languages including
Spanish; a peer and family support mentoring program; a military and
veterans program; multicultural outreach services; quality of life grants;
and a national website.
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