Annual ALS Symposium

Our Symposium was VIRTUAL with all the great information and opportunity to speak with local community partners offering programs and services for people with ALS! Access recordings of the day's presentations here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBCe3wvUFpfIWjAUl3Ey6Lw/playlists

Day 1: Friday October 16

Research: Dr. Sheena Chew, MD Massachusetts General ALS Multidisciplinary Clinic
Smart Home Options Alisa Brownlee, ATP, CLIPP, CAPS, WSP Assistive Technology Specialist
Respiratory Strategies, Cynthia Knoche, National Director, Chapter Care Services

Day 2: Friday October 23

Research: Bryan J. Traynor MD, PhD, FRCPI, FANA, Senior Investigator Chief, Neuromuscular Diseases Research Section Laboratory of Neurogenetics, NIA, NIH
Home Modifications: Jill Johanning, architect with Alpha One
Symptom Management Sarah Savard, RN Midcoast ALS Clinic

Day 3: Friday October 30

Research: Kuldip Dave PhD, Vice President Research, The ALS Association
Coping with Difficult Emotions, Grace Plummer, LCSW
Mindfulness and Stress Reduction, Grace Plummer, LCSW

Thank you to our Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor: Herron & Smith, LLC.

Gold Sponsor: Control Bionics, Inc.

Silver Sponsor: Kennebeck Pharmacy & Home Care

Bronze Sponsor: 101 Mobility