DISABILITY ISSUES
Vol. 20 No. 2

Conference for Parents and Professionals

On October 6, 2000 the Massachusetts Hospital School will present a conference entitled Children with Disabilities - Common Problems and New Solutions. This conference is addressed to parents and professionals interested in learning more about up to date information, equipment and management strategies for children with disabilities.

The keynote address entitled Sexuality in Adolescents with Disabilities will be presented by Dr. Marianne Felice.

Workshops that will be included in the program include: Transition Planning, Pain Management, Nutrition, Opportunities in Community Recreation, Wound Care, Management of Spasticity, Management of Constipation, and Traumatic Brain Injury in Pediatrics.

The conference is open to everyone. Continuing Education credits will be awarded to physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, social workers, therapists and teachers.

For more information or to be included on the conference mailing list, contact Betty Gould, Medical Staff Office, Massachusetts Hospital School, 3 Randolph Street, Canton, MA 02021, or phone 781-830-8402.