Continuing Education and Conferences

Hocoma Robotic Rehabilitation Workshop

Date: Saturday, April 26, 2008

Time: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Shepherd Center
More information: Call Amy Pinto at 877-944-2200 or email Amy.

Hocoma will offer a one-day workshop at Shepherd Center to introduce the Lokomat System to regional therapists and physicians.

Space is limited. Click here for more information.

NRN Locomotor Training Program

Date: May 15-18, 2008

Time: 10- a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Shepherd Center
More information: Call Diane Johnston at 404-367-1386 or email Diane.

The brochure for this program is available for downloading on the NRN page link.

That All May Worship: Beyond the Ramp

A Discussion of Religion, Acceptance and Inclusion

Date: Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008

Time: 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Location: Shepherd Center
More information: www.interfaithdisability.org.

Interfaith Disability Connection (IDC), Shepherd Center and the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta will present this educational conference.

Titled “That All May Worship: Beyond the Ramp,” this one-day event will focus on how religious communities can make their houses of worship even more accessible to those with disabilities.

The day will begin with lunch and conclude with an interfaith service. Topics include eliminating physical barriers and creating services and programs in which all members can easily participate.

Attendees will be inspired by the keynote speakers, educated by panelists and motivated to take the message and lessons of the day back to their communities.