When

Saturday, November 18, 2017 from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM CST
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Where

Dallas Central Library, 1515 Young Street 
1515 Young Street
Dallas, TX 75201
 

 
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Contact

Robin Lee 
Spina Bifida Association of North Texas 
214-728-9294 
rlee@spinabifidant.org 
 

SBANT 2017 ADULT CONFERENCE 

This year, SBANT has decided to host an Adult Conference in lieu of a weekend retreat. This day will consist of an informational and entertaining day conference that will benefit your health, your wealth and your happiness. It is followed by a fun evening spent socializing with your fellow SBANT adults.  You can turn your conference into a retreat by staying in the hotel where we have a block of rooms!  See the details and schedule below.  This event is for SB adults age 18 & up.  REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 3RD FOR YOUR CHANCE AT AN EARLY BIRD DOOR PRIZE!  $100 VISA GIFT CARD!

Conference Schedule - 7th Floor O'Hara Hall

10:00 – Check in/ Coffee

10:30 – Retired DPD officer, Lt. Tony Crawford, Personal Safety Watch interview here

11:15 – 12:30  Gena Swett, Texas Workforce Solutions – Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Regional Program Specialist.  “Benefits and Work Incentives”

12:30– 1:15 Lunch break (Jason's Deli sandwiches catered in)

1:15 – Merrine Klakeel, DO, Jason Smith, PhD Neuropsychologist, Veronica Bordes Edgar PhD Neuropsychologist, UT Southwestern Medical Center. Common health issues for adults w/SB including Skin Care/Wounds and Managing Deprression.

3:00 – Jessica Sasfai, employment challenges and entrepreneurship Read Article on Jessica

3:45 – 4:00 Break

4:00 to 4:30 Paul Howard, Neuro Fitness Foundation Acheiving Fitness,   http://www.neurofitnessfoundation.org/

4:30 – Comedy Workshop – Comedy Sportz - SPONSORED BY BOB UTTER FORD AND BLAKE UTTER FORD

6:15 – Dinner together at Campisi’s , 1520 Elm St #111, Dallas, TX 75201  Seating limited to first 40 registrants.

8:00 – Remembering friends at Thanksgiving Square, special tribute to Gaye Morrison. 1627 Pacific Avenue, 75201

8:30 to 10:00 – Pie in the Sky.  Dessert and Socializing on 35th floor of Gables Republic Tower, 350 N. Ervay, across from Thanksgiving Square.

 

TURN YOUR CONFERENCE INTO A RETREAT BY STAYING AT THE HOTEL!  STAY WITH FRIENDS AND SHARE THE COST!

Hotel accommodations:  We have 15 ADA rooms blocked for Saturday, November 18th at two connected hotels 1 block from the library: both are brand new.  Residence Inn ($155) and AC Hotel ($145).  Block Expires October 18, 2017

AC Hotel Dallas Downtown & Residence Inn Dallas Downtown | 1712 Commerce | Dallas, Texas 75201

Link: Book your group rate for Spina Bifida Association of North Texas

Costs to attendees:

Hotel – on your own

Conference - $15/person registration.  Parking is free in garage under the library until 6:00pm. $5 Open parking lot after 6:00pm.  Lunch included.

Evening activities  - $10 for dinner at Campisis and dessert (Pie in the Sky).

ALL SITES ARE WITHIN A FOUR BLOCK RADIUS.