Description
Objectives
Who should attend
Location and Hotel Information
Registration
Tuition Fees
Bursary Available
Refund and Cancellation Policy
Exhibitors
Professional Credits/Certificate of Attendance
Contact Information
Sponsoring Partners
Description
Children, youth and adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder experience high rates of both and health and mental concerns. These impact significantly on quality of life of the individual concerned as well as their families, caregivers and the community.
British Columbia has closed its institutions for individuals with Developmental Disabilities, but the struggle to develop quality specialized services where appropriate, as well as ensuring access to generic health services continues. This conference will provide education and informative updates on psychiatric, behavioural and complex health components specific to individuals with Developmental Disabilities, and showcase best practices in the field. The conference will address topics such as Epilepsy, Aging in Down Syndrome, Prader Willi Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Sexual Health, Self Injurious Behaviour (SIB) and other challenging behaviours as well as 'co-morbid health conditions' such as dysphagia, pain and mobility issues.
Objectives
• To educate people to recognize the interrelatedness
of physical and mental health
• How to maximize health in order to minimize
disability
• Understanding health and mental health aspects
of Developmental Disability
• Share knowledge and common experiences
with other professionals working in the field
of health
Who should attend
The conference will be of interest to an interdisciplinary audience including:
Administrators,
Behaviour Therapists,
Caregivers,
Case Managers/Planners,
Counselors,
Direct Service Professionals,
Educators,
Families,
Interdisciplinary teams,
Mental Health Therapists,
Nurses,
Occupational Therapists,
Physical Therapists,
Physicians,
Psychiatrists,
Psychologists,
Researchers,
Self-Advocates,
Social Workers,
Students in Health Sciences,
University and College Programs
And anyone who is interested in or who works in the field of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities.
Location and Hotel Information
The Coast Plaza Hotel and Suites, 1763 Comox Street, Vancouver, BC, V6G 1P6
Tollfree in North America: 1-800-663-1144; or (604) 688-7711. Fax: (604) 685-7210
The Coast Plaza is within easy walking distance of world famous Stanley Park, the beaches of English Bay, and a wide variety of restaurants.
Please make your own reservation by calling the hotel directly.
Identify yourself with the Health & Wellbeing
conference. Hotel tax of 10% and 5% GST must be added to all rates.
Rates: $169 single, double or twin occupancy; additional person $20, children under 18 stay free in
same room as parents (max. applies). A block of rooms will be held at the conference rate until August
25, 2008.
Parking: Conference Hotel: $12 per day. West End Community Centre, 870 Denman (entrance off
Haro) $4.50 - $5.00 per day ($1 coins accepted)
Registration
You may register online at www.interprofessional.ubc.ca, by telephone or fax using a credit card for
payment, or by mail with a cheque or credit card payment. Please see registration form for further details.
Pre-registration prior to August 31, 2008 is strongly recommended to ensure you receive
all conference materials.
Tuition Fees
See Registration Form for more details. The tuition fee includes conference materials, refreshment breaks,
two lunches, and the reception.
Charge-by-phone/fax: To charge by phone (Mastercard and Visa only), please call: Toll free within
BC 1-877-328-7744, Other callers: (604) 822-6156; or fax your completed registration form to: (604)
822-4835.
Bursary Available
A limited number of bursaries to cover tuition fees are available for service providers and family members
through a grant being provided by the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Please fax a
complete registration form, along with a letter of application explaining financial need and how attending
this conference will benefit you, to (604) 822-4835.
Refund and Cancellation Policy
Refunds will be made (less a $50 processing fee) if written notice of withdrawal is received by August
31, 2008. No refunds will be granted for withdrawal after that date.
Interprofessional Continuing Education reserves the right to cancel or move this program if registration is
insufficient. In the event of cancellation, a refund less a $50 handling charge will be returned.
Exhibitors
Health associations and/or community organizations wanting to exhibit at this conference, please contact
the organizers at (604) 822-4965 or by email: liau@interchange.ubc.ca.
Professional Credits/Certificate of Attendance
A Certificate of Attendance will be prepared for all participants listing hour for hour instruction. All participants
attending will be given a certificate stating that the conference involves 19 hours of educational
instruction. Specialized credits have been applied for from several professional organizations. Please refer
to our website for updates: www.interprofessional.ubc.ca.
UBC Interprofessional Continuing Education is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to
offer continuing education for psychologists. UBC Interprofessional Continuing Education is approved by
the National Board of Certified Counselors (Approved Continuing Education Provider #6252).
Contact Information
For questions regarding the conference program, registration or other matters, please contact Interprofessional
Continuing Education at (604) 822-6156, Fax: (604) 822-4835 or email: liau@interchange.ubc.ca
Sponsoring Partners
|
