🧠💙 Thank You for Registering for the Virtual Brain Injury Conference!

We are excited that you’ll be joining us for two days of education, practical resources, and community connection. This email includes the schedule for Day 2: Wednesday, Nov 13.

Zoom link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85069602222?pwd=igvnVaWySSTPX0ucQUFlspwbZa6kM3.1

Brain Injury Virtual Conference – Day 2

Friday, November 13, 2026 · Connection, Communication, Habits & Practical Resources

9:45 AM – Introduction

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10:00 AM – Atlas Assistance Dogs: Program Overview

Jennifer Kolar, Board President, Atlas Assistance Dogs

We support people with disabilities to train their own service dogs, educate ethical trainers, strengthen the human-canine bond, and promote a more inclusive society.

11:00 AM – Games for Supporting People Living with Aphasia

Emily Wimberly, M.S., CCC-SLP and Katie Obehofer, SLP, Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP)

Games as an engaging, practical way to support communication and participation for people living with aphasia.

12:00 PM – Introductory Session: Intentional Habits Support Recovery

Cris Santoro

How purposeful routines may support recovery, daily functioning, and progress toward personal goals after brain injury.

2:00 PM – ABLE Accounts: Understanding Your Financial Options

Deborah Johnson Miranda, Money Coach and Owner of Bee Money Coaching

How ABLE accounts help eligible individuals with disabilities save for qualified expenses while navigating benefit-related rules.

3:00 PM – Rehab Without Walls: Returning to Therapy Support

Jay Hebert, RCP, Business Development Specialist, Rehab Without Walls

How Rehab Without Walls can help people reconnect with therapy later in their journey, when new needs arise or added rehab support is appropriate.

💙 A Few Reminders

📍 This conference is completely virtual.
🔗 You can use the Zoom link above to join the sessions throughout the day.
❓ Questions? Please reach out to the Brain Northwest team—we are happy to help!

🌟 We look forward to learning, connecting, and growing with you. Thank you for being part of the Brain Northwest community!

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Brain Northwest Team 🧠💙

Brain Injury Virtual Conference Day 2 Nov 13