EPILEPSY CONNECT SYMPOSIUM
Saturday April 27th 2024 • 7:30 am
Swedish Medical Center, Englewood, CO

CONNECT, EDUCATE, EMPOWER


This half-day symposium is designed for people with epilepsy and caregivers and will offer education on a wide variety of topics. Attendees will be able to choose one presentation per session.

We've raised $1.3K Our Goal $2,600

Funds raised from this educational event will help the Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado to CONNECT, EDUCATE, & EMPOWER to improve the lives of all those affected by epilepsy.

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Swedish Medical Center

7:30-8:15am

Registration Open (general attendees)

Networking & Vendor Fair


8:15 – 9:15am

Keynote Presentation:

Volatile Organic Compounds: How Dogs Seem to Predict Seizures

Dr. Edward Maa

Adult Patient Journey

Mitch Lowy

               

9:30 - 10:30am

Workshops

  • Epilepsy Syndrome Classification
    • Dr. Seema Bansal
  • Know Your Rights - An Overview of Disability Rights Laws & Protections  
    • Emily Harvey, Esq. Disability Law Colorado
  • Alternative Therapies – Keto and VNS
    • Chelsey Stillman, PA (extend 15 min for interpretation)
  • Espanol interpretacion: Terapias Alternativas: Dieta Cetogénica y Estimulador del Nervio Vago (VNS)


10:30-11:00am


Networking & Vendor Fair

Coffee & snacks

11:00am – 12:00pm

Workshops

  • Genomics/Gene Therapy
    • Dr. Megan Abbott
  • Dementia, Cognitive Changes & Seizures
    • Dr. Jacob Pellinen
  • Navigate the Medical System Financially; Family CNA/Caregiving, Medicaid and Waivers –
    • Kaja Ekern: Abby Care Case Manager and CNA Parent
  • Espanol Navegación Financiera del Sistema Medico: Cuidador Familiar, Medicaid, y Más   
    • Tatiana Barraza: Abby Care Family Ambassador and CNA Parent




                        

If you need a discount on the registration fee, contact us for a coupon code at info@epilepsycoloradowyoming.org.

                            

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