HOPE SOMEONE CAN LISTEN MAY 4TH - I'LL BE AT WORK

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LINKS Teleconference Series:
Driving with MS--How to Stay Behind the Wheel

May 4th, 2011 at 7:00 pm

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In order to participate, please dial the following toll-free number approximately 5-10 minutes before 7 pm.  Please allow yourself enough time to get connected into the call.

866-383-5534

You will also need to tell the operator the name of the teleconference, your full name, zip code, and you are with the Ohio Buckeye Chapter.

Please note call materials will be sent out a week prior to the call; if you do not receive these materials please call the chapter at 1-800-344-4867.

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May 4th, 2011 at 7:00 pm: Driving with MS--How to Stay Behind the Wheel

For many people, the ability to operate their own vehicle equals freedom. Hear from DMV Licensed Commercial Driving Training School Instructor and Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist John Vaughter as he discusses how to keep your driving independence despite physical changes you may be experiencing due to MS.  John’s extensive experience will be able to help you navigate the world of automobile modifications and driving evaluations.

Guest Speaker: John Vaughter is a DMV License Commercial Driving Training School Instructor and Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist. Recently retired after being employed for 35 years as the Program Manager of the Driver Rehabilitation Program at the Hunter Holmes McGuire Department of Veterans Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia, Mr. Vaughter is experienced in conducting driving assessments for the Department of Motor Vehicles for seniors and drivers with special needs. Additionally he is experienced in conducting workshops for Allied Health Professionals in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation on issues related to driver rehabilitation for the physically challenged.  He has previously served as adjunct faculty member for the Department of Veteran Affairs Driver Rehabilitation Instructor Training Course at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Long Beach, CA.  

John completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education from Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA.  He completed his Master of Education degree from West Chester State University, West Chester, PA.

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Additional Calls in the Series*:

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May 4th, 2011 at 7:00 pm: Driving with MS--How to Stay Behind the Wheel  
May 11th, 2011 at 7:00 pm: Alphabet Soup--Disability Programs and What They Mean for You  
May 18th, 2011 at 7:00 pm: Making the Most of Your 15 Minutes with Your Neurologist
May 25th, 2011 at 7:00 pm: Research Update  
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If you have questions, please contact the chapter at 1-800-344-4867.

[dean520]

Many thanks!

[Lulu54]

Dean, I did attend the May 18 teleconference - there were two links that she used for her talk -  and I'm including them here.

Funny, but the links are from the two places that we don't hold in much esteem - the VA Center for MS and MAYO Clinic.  Despite how they might trreat their patients, the handouts are pretty  good.


http://www.va.gov/MS/articles/Healthcare_411_Podcast_Getting_the_Most_Out_of_Your_Doctor_s_Visit.asp


http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/multiple-sclerosis/DS00188/DSECTION=preparing-for-your-appointment

[dean520]

Hello all
Did any of you happen to listen in on the May 18th teleconference?  If yes, can you please provide some key points for those of us who missed it? Thank you!

[dean520]

Thank you!

[Lulu54]

Dean,
here are some links to various online broadcasts......  I've put a few into my journal and that link is also here.

our chapter has the signup information for the upcoming teleconferences.

http://www.nationalmssociety.org/chapters/OHG/chapter-news/chapter-news-detail/index.aspx?nid=4932

http://www.nationalmssociety.org/multimedia-library/webcasts--podcasts/index.aspx

http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/281871/MS-Foundation-links--?personal_page_id=865800

[dean520]

Thanks Mary.
I'd like to sign up with NMSS to get the reminder emails you're talking about but can't find on their website anything about this. You don't need to go searching for it or copy and paste the link for me, but if you remember what area of the site you found it in, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! =)

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Listened to “Alphabet Soup--Disability Programs and What They Mean for You" tonight.  It was an excellent presentation of clear and useful information.  Also good timing as I've recently been forced into realizing I may not get to work all the way to age 66.  The #1 point was PLANNING.

I encourage everyone to benefit from these informative sessions.  The seminars are given by experts who always seem to have genuine compassion and a special understanding of PwMS.  They know what they are talking about and the info is always accurate.

Next week's topic should appeal to almost everyone here - “Making the Most of Your 15 Minutes with Your Neurologist"  When you sign up with the NMSS they will offer to send reminder emails.  I got a phone call tonight that made sure I was on the phone on time.  They also email you the graphics for the talk to help follow along and take notes.  A great program and you don't even have to leave home (of course you do have to provide your own dinner).

Sorry, guess I'm sold and (perhaps) over-enthusiastic.  End of commercial and brow- beating.

Mary

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Did you listen Red?  Fill us in please if you did.  I hate that these are all on Wednesdays.  I almost always work on hump day.

Mary

[RedFlame]

great topic.  Thanks!

[sllowe]

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