On November 15 at 11:00 a.m. the ASHA Mobile Adventure game begins in Boston, MA at the 2018 ASHA Convention.
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About Moving Day in Dallas, Texas Moving Day DFW is our annual fundraising walk event. It is a fun and inspiring fundraising event that unites families, friends, and communities both large and small in the fight against Parkinson’s disease. This celebration of movement will feature a family-friendly walk course, a kids area, a caregivers relaxation tent and a special Movement Pavilion featuring yoga, dance, Tai Chi, Pilates, etc. all proven to help manage the symptoms of PD. It is ‘A day to move, a day to move others, a day that moves YOU!’ About the Parkinson’s Foundation The Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience, and passion of our global Parkinson’s community. For more information on Parkinson’s disease, please visit www.parkinson.org. Where does my donation go? For more information about our local programs funded through your support of Moving Day, please click here.
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MDS / International Congress / All International Congresses The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) warmly invites you to attend the International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders® in Hong Kong from October 5-9, 2018. Preview the International Congress Scientific Program with confirmed faculty below to begin planning your International Congress schedule. MDS has organized International Congresses since 1990. Each International Congress has successfully provided an educational forum for clinical and basic discussion on a variety of movement disorders, including presentations of current research and available treatments. The purpose of the MDS International Congress is to share ideas, encourage interest among all those involved in the care and research of movement disorders, to participate in the activities of MDS, and to advance the related clinical and scientific discipline. Booth number: F10 Event Location: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Presentation Date: Saturday, Oct.6,2018 Presentation time: 13:45-15:15 Presentation Location: Hall 3FG Abstract Number: 447 Poster Session Topic: Pediatric Movement Disorders Poster Title: Changes in chest wall intermuscular coherence and speech breathing kinematics following LSVT LOUD® in children with cerebral palsy Abstract Number: 354 Poster Session Topic: Clinical Trials, Pharmacology And Treatment Poster Title: Effects of Intensive Voice and Articulation Treatments on
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e3 Conference – Educate, Energize, Empower Join the Parkinson Association of the Rockies, along with Jimmy Choi, American Ninja Warrior participant and Parkinson’s patient, as he moves the crowd with his story of perseverance, determination and above all else, hope. In 2017, Jimmy wowed the country after defying the odds and competing as an American Ninja Warrior while tackling Early Onset Parkinson’s disease. Participants will also be challenged to: educate themselves on how sleep and fatigue can be affected by Parkinson’s disease energize and see the many ways you can incorporate exercise, dance and creativity into your life empower themselves and their care partners through the use of effective communication techniques Registration is FREE, but required by September 13th. Lunch will be provided. Transportation will also be available for participants traveling from Northern Colorado (Ft. Collins & Loveland). Note your request to ride the bus with your registration.
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The Continuing Education Board (CEB) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has re-approved LSVT Global, Inc. as an ASHA Approved Continuing Education (CE) Provider. ASHA Approved CE Providers are the only organizations approved to offer continuing education courses for audiologists and speech-language pathologists for ASHA Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
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Speedy PD – Race for Parkinson’s Disease The Speedy Pd has one of the most unique race courses in this area. Set at the beautiful Tuttle Creek State Park, both the 5K and 10K courses are USATF certified since 2013! Both courses are all on paved roads. The 5K course is very flat to the finish. The 10K course is also very flat and shaded throughout the course. Both courses include scenic views of the lake and a great atmosphere with volunteers and supporters lining the course. The race routes are stroller friendly, and we encourage the whole family to attend! You won’t want to miss it! The Speedy Pd 5K/10K and Family Fun Run is an event to benefit the Meadowlark Hills Parkinson Fund. The Meadowlark Parkinson Fund helps support services for the community to improve the quality of life for all those affected by Parkinson’s disease including patients, caregivers, therapists, and nurses. With this fund, Meadowlark is able to continue and expand opportunities for education, outreach, scholarships for medical purposes, medical care and a future Parkinson’s resource center for the Kansas region.
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