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Living Well with ALS: Hitting the Road - Transportation and Travel Tips for People with ALS

Date:
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Time:
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location:
Zoom Online Meeting

Hitting the Road:
Transportation and Travel Tips for People with ALS

The ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter invites you to join us for the next installment of our Living Well with ALS series.
Join us for "Hitting the Road: Transportation Tips for People with ALS," a free virtual webinar presented by Alisa Brownlee, a specialist in assistive technology and home modifications for The ALS Association. Discover how to make travel more accessible with a travel mobility checklist, learn about accessible transportation options for air, rail, and RV travel, find out how to book hotels and rental homes that meet your accessibility needs, and more.

Get valuable information on health and safety considerations, communication tools, and emergency room considerations, plus a range of useful links and ALS-specific resources to help you hit the road with confidence. Don't miss this informative webinar, designed especially for those living with ALS and their loved ones.

Brownlee will be available for a Q&A session with attendees following the presentation. This virtual event is free of charge. For questions about the program, contact Joumana Baroody at joumana@alsachicago.org.

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About Our Speaker:

Alisa Brownlee, ATP, CLIPP, CAPS, WSP is the Assistive Technology and Home Modifications Special for The ALS Association and has been in the field of assistive technology for over 25 years. Alisa speaks, blogs, writes articles, and uses social media to increase awareness of ALS and the use of assistive technology. Her specialty areas are communication, computer access, electronic aids for daily living, and home modifications. She is a strong advocate for patient rights with elected officials, insurance companies, and other healthcare providers.

No RSVP is necessary, but you must PRE-REGISTER VIA ZOOM to receive the meeting link and password to join.

 

 

































































 
  

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