Charting A Course For Consumers: Empowerment Training for Individuals With Spinal Cord Injuries Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association Audience: People with SCI, family members, caregivers, and professionals who work with them. Facilitator: Paul Mortensen and AzSCIA Staff and Volunteers RSVP: Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association: 602-507-4209 or toll-free at 888-889-2185 info@azspinal.org Description: Come join us for a twelve-week course* designed to empower those with spinal cord injuries, their family members, caregivers, and the professionals who work with them. This course was designed by consumers and family members for those who share their experience. Come hear from top experts and professionals in the field of spinal cord rehabilitation and education. Each evening offers opportunities for discussion, dialogue, and a chance to speak with other whose lives have been affected by spinal cord injury. Bring your knowledge and life experiences; come and share with others. *Note: It is not necessary to attend all 12 sessions. However, the more you attend, the more you will gain. For more info: Click here Project Manager: Ann Tarpy

Every Thursday evening from February 3 through May 5, 2011. Registration and dinner at 4:30 pm. Class convenes from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Disability Empowerment Center (DEC) 5025 E Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85034 Nina Mason Pulliam Conference Center, Main Floor

Warrior's Journey after Traumatic Brain Injury Brain Injury Association of AZ, AZ Governor's Council on Spinal & Head Injuries, AZ Coalition for Military Families Audience: Service Members and Veterans with TBI and their families Facilitator: Chrystal Snyder RSVP: Burgan Cox Burgan@BIAAZ.org Description: This conference is for Service Members and Veterans with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and their families. Learn about living with TBI. Connect with other families who are living with TBI. Meet local service providers and allies who understand your needs. The conference is FREE (including lunch) for warriors with TBI and their adult and teenage family members who register by July 15. For more info: Click here Project Manager: Ann Tarpy

Saturday, July 23, 2011 8:00am - 3:30pm Desert Willow Conference Center 4340 E. Cotton Center Blvd. Phoenix, AZ