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Technical sessions

Last updated: 26.05.2008

  • 20th Institut Guttmann Technical Sessions: Medullar Lesions, Regeneration and Rehabilitation

    5 and 6 June 2008. Room 4.1. Pavilion 4. Gran Via site.
    Organiser: Institut Guttmann and Instituto de Neurociencias UAB

    This will bring together base, clinical and technical researchers from around the world who will present the latest findings surrounding medullar lesions, new strategies for their rehabilitation and advances being made aimed at achieving their repair in the future.

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    Further information and registration:
    Tel. (+34) 93 323 85 73
    guttmann@activacongresos.com

  • Seminar on Non-invasive Cerebral Stimulation in Neural Rehabilitation (Institut Guttmann - Fundación BBVA Chair of Biomedicine)

    55 June 2008. Room 4.2. Pavilion 4. Gran Via site.
    Organiser: Institut Guttmann

    Theoretical and practical sessions for rehabilitation and neuroscience professionals. Results from the latest research and how to apply this technique in clinical practice will be presented. With non-invasive cerebral stimulation the neural network is electrically activated in certain zones. The treatment is used in depression, motor function disorders or speech alteration, among others.

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    Further information and registration:
    Tel. (+34) 93 323 85 73
    guttmann@activacongresos.com

  • Session on Quality and accreditation of services in care provision

    5 June 2008. Room R&D&i. Pavilion 1. Gran Via site.
    Organiser: Fundación Edad&Vida with the collaboration of Applus+

    Recommendations on applying a state-wide management model for quality and accreditation of services in care provision. The current status by Autonomous Community will be analysed and examples from other countries will be presented.

    This session will be of interest to Administration technicians, certifying companies, service operators, associations for the elderly, insurers and quality consultants.

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    Further information and registration:
    Fundación Edad&Vida
    Tel. (+34) 93 488 27 20
    edad-vida@edad-vida.org

  • 1st International Congress on Business and Disability

    5 and 6 June 2008. Auditorium Pavilion 1. Gran Via site.
    Organiser: Fundación Equipara y HSM

    To achieve an appreciation on the status of integration of the disabled into the workforce of SMEs and large businesses.

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    Further information:
    Fundación Equipara
    Tel. (+34) 93 573 00 70

  • Session on co-operation between the public sector and private initiative

    6 June 2008. Room R&D&i. Pavilion 1. Gran Via site.
    Organiser: Fundación Edad&Vida and the Department for Social Action and Citizenship of the Catalan Government.

    The provision associated with the Law on Dependency requires new services. The increase in demand implies investments to which private initiative can commit if a clear and stable operating framework is established. The session sets out the models for collaboration between the public and private sectors to guarantee long-term sustainability of the system.

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    Further information:
    Fundación Edad&Vida
    Tel. (+34) 93 488 27 20
    edad-vida@edad-vida.org

  • Accessible Tourism Session, tourism for all

    6 June 2008. Press room. Europa Room. Gran Via site.
    Organiser: Turisme de Catalunya

    An analysis of accessible tourism in Catalonia. The "Guide to Accessible Tourism in Catalonia" and its on-line version, with 19 destinations, will be presented.

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    Further information:
    Turisme de Catalunya - Sra. Lali Cistaré
    93 484 98 63
    Acces Turismo
    Tel. (+34) 93 200 09 22

  • Fundación ONCE session

    6 June 2008. Auditorium Pavilion 1. Gran Via venue.
    Organiser: Fundación ONCE

    Intregration in the job market, accessibility and disability technology.

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  • Vascular Diseases Prevention Workshop

    7 June 2008. Auditorium Pavilion 1. Gran Via site.
    Organiser: Agrupació Mútua and INSCOR

    Includes various conferences and practical workshops.

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