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Organizations

1. American Society of Hand Therapists
   ASHT is a professional organization comprised of licensed occupational and physical therapists, some of whom have earned the advanced designation, Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), and who specialize in the treatment and rehabilitation of the upper extremity. [More Information on American Society of Hand Therapists]
   
   
2. Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute, Inc.
   The Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute, Inc. (ATRI) is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to the professional development of healthcare professionals involved with aquatic therapy. ATRI offers continuing education courses at conferences and workshops to advance the knowledge and skills of the aquatic therapist. It also provides information to the public on aquatic therapy topics and works with organizations whose members are healthcare professionals to serve them in the area of aquatic therapy. ATRI offers professionals the education necessary to become certified through ICATRIC (International Council for Aquatic Therapy & Rehabilitation Industry Certification). [More Information on Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute, Inc.]
   
   
3. Children's Specialized Hospital
   Children's Specialized Hospital is one of the largest pediatric healthcare rehabilitation systems in the United States and is among the preeminent providers of rehabilitation for children with special needs. The hospital serves children affected by brain injury, spinal cord dysfunction and injury, premature birth, autism, developmental delays, and life-changing illnesses. Children's Specialized has eight sites in New Jersey and treats over 17,500 children with special needs each year. [More Information on Children's Specialized Hospital]
   
   
4. Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation
   "The Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation is one of only a handful of accredited, freestanding pediatric rehabilitation hospitals in the country. We serve infants and children through age 18 with complex chronic illnesses and disabilities." The hospital provides physical therapy and rehabilitation services, and it has a Center for Autism. [More Information on Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation]
   
   
5. Georgia Therapy 4 Kidz
   Georgia Therapy 4 Kidz specializes in Therasuit Intensive Suit Therapy for children with neurological disorders, developmental delays and many other diagnoses. They also offer a state-of-the-art traditional pediatric therapy program as well. [More Information on Georgia Therapy 4 Kidz]
   
   
6. How to Become a Physical Therapist
   Created by Penny Thomas, P.T., who was a practicing physical therapist for over 20 years, this site provided information on the educational paths required to become a physical therapist, a physical therapist assistant, and the numerous other positions within the broader umbrella of physical therapy. [More Information on How to Become a Physical Therapist]
   
   
7. MossRehab Hospital
   MossRehab is a hospital in the Philadelphia area offers comprehensive care to people with a broad range of conditions--including stroke, brain injury, orthopaedic and musculoskeletal disabilities, spinal cord dysfunction, pulmonary disorders, amputations, and other forms of disability. The site also offers a wide variety of other information on disability-related subjects including the ADA and accessible travel. [More Information on MossRehab Hospital]
   
   
8. Norman Rehabilitation and Medical Center (Firma Norman)
   The Norman Rehabilitation and Medical Center provides individualized physical therapy programs for children and adults based on techniques such as NDT (Neuro-Developmental Treatment), PNF(Propioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation). The center also provides manual physical and Speech therapy along with the innovative device called 'SPIDER.' [More Information on Norman Rehabilitation and Medical Center (Firma Norman)]
   
   
9. Rehab Management
   Rehab Management is a pragmatic clinical and management magazine that features recent advances in the rehabilitation marketplace along with news and current issues in the rehab industry. Published ten times a year Rehab Management features an annual buyer's guide as well as an international issue. [More Information on Rehab Management]
   
   
10. Therapies 4 Kids
    Therapies 4 Kids, Inc. treats balance and mobility disabilities with the help of trained and experienced therapists and specialized equipment such as the Therasuit for external skeletal support and sensation development, the Spider Cage for functional skill development, the Universal Exercise Unit for strength development, and hyperbaric oxygen treatments for redirection and reeducation of neurons in the brain. [More Information on Therapies 4 Kids]
    
    
11. Yahoo Augmentative/Alternative Communication Group
    The Yahoo Augmentative/Alternative Communication Group is a place where speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, parents, and teachers can share ideas or post questions relating to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Topics include assessment, equipment options, engineering the home or classroom environment, activity ideas, etc. [More Information on Yahoo Augmentative/Alternative Communication Group]
    
    

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1. 2011 Annual Conference and Exposition of the American Physical Therapy Association
   June 8, 2011 to June 11, 2011 in National Harbor, Maryland, United States
   Thousands of physical therapy practitioners will explore hundreds of displays in the Exhibit Hall in search of new tools, methods, and devices to help their clients lead better, more productive lives. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in extraordinary programming from nationally and internationally recognized experts; participate in hot topic debates; and network with colleagues and APTA leadership. The exhibition will feature products, services, software or technologies that can make physical therapy practitioners' clients more independent and help them to live better lives. [More Information on 2011 Annual Conference and Exposition of the American Physical Therapy Association]
   
   
2. 2009 APTA Annual Conference and Exposition
   June 10, 2009 to June 13, 2009 in Baltimore, Maryland, United States
   The 2009 American Physical Therapy Association's Annual Conference and Exposition conference will feature advanced programming presented by leading professionals in the field. Physical therapy professionals will get the latest information, network with colleagues, see product demonstrations, learn cutting edge techniques, and earn continuing education credits. There will also be marketing and sponsorship opportunities. [More Information on 2009 APTA Annual Conference and Exposition]
   
   
3. 2008 APTA Annual Conference and Exposition
   June 11, 2008 to June 14, 2008 in San Antonio, Texas, United States
   The 2008 American Physical Therapy Association's Annual Conference and Exposition conference will feature advanced programming presented by leading professionals in the field. Physical therapy professionals will get the latest information, network with colleagues, see product demonstrations, learn cutting edge techniques, and earn continuing education credits. There will also be marketing and sponsorship opportunities. [More Information on 2008 APTA Annual Conference and Exposition]
   
   
4. APTA 2008 Combined Sections Meeting
   February 6, 2008 to February 9, 2008 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States
   The American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA's) Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) focuses on programming designed by all 18 of APTA's specialty sections. This event brings together more than 5,000 physical therapy professionals from around the nation for 5 days of programming, networking opportunities, and an exhibit hall filled with current products and services. [More Information on APTA 2008 Combined Sections Meeting]
   
   
5. American Society of Hand Therapists 2006 Annual Conference
   September 14, 2006 to September 17, 2006 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
   Occupational and Physical therapists who specialize in rehabilitating patients with conditions affecting the hand will gather in Atlanta for the annual meeting of the American Society of Hand Therapists. The Society will convene in Atlanta for its 29th Annual Meeting titled, "Advancing the Art and Science of Hand Therapy." Attendees can earn 3.10 CEUs by participating in educational lectures, instructional courses, showcases and other conference activities. The conference will highlight the latest developments in hand therapy research and clinical applications. [More Information on American Society of Hand Therapists 2006 Annual Conference]
   
   
6. Therapies 4 Kids, Inc.First Free One Day Clinic for Children with Special Needs
   November 5, 2005 in Davie, Florida, United States
   Therapies 4 Kids has teamed up with Retired Miami Dolphin Line Backer, Twan Russell and the Miami Dolphins Jr. Training Camps to provide their first free one-day clinic for children with special needs of all ages on November 5, 2005, from 5:00pm-8:00pm at the Miami Dolphins Training Facility, located on the Nova Southeastern University campus at 7500 SW 30th Street in Davie, Florida. [More Information on Therapies 4 Kids, Inc.First Free One Day Clinic for Children with Special Needs]
   
   
7. APTA Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) 2006
   February 1, 2006 to February 5, 2006 in San Diego, California, United States
   APTA's Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) is a conference focusing on programming designed by all 18 of APTA's special-interest sections. Physical therapy professionals come from all over the country to get the latest information in the field, learn cutting-edge techniques, and earn continuing education credits. More than 5,000 physical therapy professionals will attend CSM 2006. They are actively seeking new ideas and solutions to meet their practice needs. [More Information on APTA Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) 2006]
   
   
8. ATIA 2006 Conference
   January 18, 2006 to January 21, 2006 in Orlando, Florida, United States
   ATIA 2006 is the annual conference of the Assistive Technology Industry Association, a not-for-profit membership organization of manufacturers, sellers or providers of technology-based assistive devices and/or services. The conference serves as a forum for the Assistive Technology community to participate in presentations and discussions about new technology, practical applications, and services. Segments of the Assistive Technology industry (Augmentative and Alternative Communication; Blindness; Computer Access; Curriculum Adaptations; Deaf and Hard of Hearing; Electronic Aids to Daily Living; Games and Recreation; Learning Disabilities/Study Aids/Literacy; Low Vision; and Mechanical Accessories and Mounting Devices) will be represented in various presentations, demonstrations and/or exhibits. In addition, a hands-on lab will provide an opportunity to experiment with and evaluate the latest assistive technology devices and software available. ATIA 2006 is for anyone in the Assistive Technology Community: Administrators AT Consultants Community Technology Center's Network (CTCNet) Consumers Government Personnel Occupational Therapists Parents Persons Interested in AT Physical Therapists Speech-Language Pathologists Teachers Technology Specialists. At the conference, you can learn about practical applications and uses of the current products, software and technology as they apply to: AAC and Language Development Advocacy and Policy Early Childhood Government Funding Independent Living K-12 Literacy Print Access Section 508, E&IT/Accessibility and Interoperability Workforce Development and more. [More Information on ATIA 2006 Conference]
   
   
9. Rehabilitation: Charting the Future
   April 21, 2005 to April 22, 2005 in Goat Island, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
   The purpose of this conference is to provide NRA members and colleagues the opportunity to participate in informational and skills building seminars; network with other professionals; and attend an innovative exhibition of the latest product developments in vocational rehabilitation, independent living and assistive technology. [More Information on Rehabilitation: Charting the Future]
   
   
10. International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics 2004 World Congress
    August 1, 2004 to August 6, 2004 in Hong Kong, China
    The International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics will hold its 11th World Congress in Hong Kong, China on August 1-6, 2004. The theme for the conference is "Innovations for Quality Living." [More Information on International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics 2004 World Congress]
    
    
11. Association of Children's Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC)
    March 24, 2004 to March 27, 2004 in Banff, Alberta, Canada
    The Association of Children's Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC) is hosting their 2004 Annual Meeting from March 24-27 in Banff, Alberta, Canada. Participants, including physicians, prosthetists, orthotists, nurses, occupational and physical therapists, will hear from experts presenting case lectures, research papers, creative solutions, management problems, and prosthetic and orthotic needs. [More Information on Association of Children's Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC)]
    
    
12. ATIA 2004 Conference and Exhibition
    January 14, 2004 to January 17, 2004 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States
    The Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) will hold its 2004 Conference and Exhibition on January 14-17, 2004. ATIA 2004 serves as a leading forum for the Assistive Technology community to participate in presentations and discussions about new technology, practical applications, and services. [More Information on ATIA 2004 Conference and Exhibition]