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For those living in or near Wisconsin these State HD Conventions/Conferences offer those living with HD the opportunity to learn more about the resources in their own communities plus give you the opportunity to make contact with other HD families living nearby. Both are priceless!
Although the below Wisconsin Conference isn't listed, to see if your State [or one close to you] is having a State HD Convention/Conference check the HDSA Events Calendar: http://www.hdsa.org/site/Calendar?view=Monthlist
Wisconsin HD State Convention - September 15, 2007
Brochure & Registration: http://www.hdsawi.org/docs/StateConvBrochure.pdf
C. J. Rodman Center for the Arts
Ribon College
Ribon, WI
Directions - see brochure
Registration - 9:00 AM
Introduction/Welcome - 9:30
Registration Cost - Early Bird EXPIRES TODAY 9/7
$25.00 for individual adults
$20.00 for individual youth [under 18]
$20.00 for individual National Youth Alliance Member
Registration Cost - Day of Convention
$30.00 for individual adults
$25.00 for individual youth [under 18]
$25.00 for individual National Youth Alliance Member
Scholarships
Limited financial assistance is available to help offset convention costs. Please call Jean Morack, Chapter Social Worker, for more information a 1-877-330-2699.
Speakers - Convention Session
Jamie Israel - Genetics Counselor - Genetic Testing and At-Risk Support Group
Jean Morack - HDSA Chapter Social Worker - Living With HD Support Group
Dr. Elizabeth McPherson, M.D. - Marshall Clinic - HD101
Shana Martin - National Youth Alliance member and leader - At-Risk Support Group
Leo Rafail - Indiana HDSA Chapter and CoE Social Worker - Caregiver Support & Long Term Care
Bill Reinhard - Occupational Therapist at Froedtert Hospital
Dr. Norm Reynolds, M.D. - Retired Neurologist Froedtert Hospital - Juvenile HD & Participant Study Groups
Melissa Worthington - HDSA Regional Director for the Great Lakes Region
Source: Wisconsin HDSA Chapter
Other Upcoming Events in Wisconsin: http://www.hdsawi.org/events.html
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