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2006 Conference Agenda

Thursday |  Friday |  Saturday |  Sunday
Thursday, July 13, 2006
2:00-8:00 p.m. Registration/Information
4:30-5:30 p.m. Orientation: Learn more about the 2006 AJAO Conference and meet your children’s activity leaders. Great for first time attendees!

Young Adult Meet–n-Greet!
5:30-7:45 p.m. Opening Ceremony with dinner for the whole family!

Entertainment
8:00 p.m.
 		 Optional Activities
  • Mother’s & Father’s Networking Session

  • Young Adult Networking Session

  • Kids Night In

  • Teen Networking
    • Session
  • Caregivers Networking
    • Session
    Friday, July 14, 2006
    8:30 am-5:00 pm Registration/Information
    8:45 a.m. Children’s Activities Drop-off
    9:00-10:15 a.m. Opening General Session
    Welcome

    Research and disease process of autoimmune and rheumatic diseases. -- Dr. Christy Sandborg
    10:15-10:45 a.m. Refreshment/Networking Break
    10:45 a.m.-Noon Parent Breakout Sessions
    Education Rights
    Nutrition
    Other Conditions
    Biologics
    Caregiver’s Session

    Young Adult Breakout Sessions
    Building Relationships
     Insurance for Young Adults
    Noon-12:15 p.m. Children’s Activities Pick-up
     
    12:15-1:45 p.m. Lunch -- On Your Own
    1:45 p.m. Children’s Activities Drop-off
    2:00-3:15 p.m. Parent Breakout Sessions
    Choosing a College/Career
    JA Aquatics
    Transition -- Pediatric to Adult and Self-Advocacy
    Osteoporosis
    Roundtable Discussions

    Young Adult Breakout Sessions
    Pregnancy & Rheumatic Disease
    Genetics
    3:15-3:45 p.m. Refreshment/Networking Break
    3:45-5:00 p.m. Parent Breakout Sessions
    Insurance Issues
    Exercise Alternatives
    Massage for Children
    Pain Management
    Roundtable Discussions

    Young Adult Breakout Sessions
    Depression/Self Esteem
    Traveling with Special Needs
    5:00 p.m. Children’s Activities Pick-up
     
    Evening On Your Own
    Saturday, July 15, 2006
    8:45 a.m. Children’s Activities Drop-off
    9:00-10:30 a.m. Juvenile Arthritis Town Hall Meeting
    Special Invited Guest : U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA)
    10:15-10:45 a.m. Networking Break
    10:45-Noon Parent Breakout Sessions
    Effect of Chronic Illness on Family
    Awareness and Self Defense (Teens Included)
    Benefits and Risks of Steroid Use
    Lab Tests
    Roundtable Discussions

    Young Adult Breakout Sessions
    Choosing a Career/Speaking to Employers
    Doc Talk
    Noon-12:15 p.m. Children’s Activities Pick-up
    12:15-1:45 p.m. Lunch -- On Your Own
    1:45 p.m. Children’s Activities Drop-off
    2:00-3:15 p.m. Parent Breakout Sessions
    Medical Management
    Lupus
    Jaw-related issues
    JRA
    Roundtable Discussions

    Young Adult Breakout Sessions
    Surgical Options
    Adaptive Cooking
    3:15-3:45 p.m. Networking Break
    3:45-5:00 p.m. Parent Breakout Sessions
    Fibromyalgia
    Ophthalmology
    School Issues
    Roundtable Discussions

    Young Adult Breakout Sessions
    Adapting Home and Office Environments
    Exercise Options
     
    5:00-5:15 p.m. Children’s Activities Pick-up
    Sunday, July 16, 2006
    9:00-9:45 a.m. Arthritis Walk
     
    9:45 a.m. Children’s Activities Drop-off
    10:00 a.m. General Session
    AJAO Awards of Excellence
    Adventures into the Future
    11:00 a.m.-Noon Closing General Session
    Children’s Parade
    Noon Adjourn

     
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