"Don't Just Sit There..." is 1-hour assistive technology seminar on weight   bearing and movement sponsored by Altimate Medical Inc, manufacturer of   EasyStand® standing products. It is being offered as part of the 1-day   seminar, titled "Simply Seating" by Freedom Designs Inc.     Attendees of "Don't Just Sit There" will understand why children need frequent   position changes and how movement benefits their cognitive and physical   development. They will also understand the problems associated with Metabolic   Syndrome and how movement can help maintain their overall health into   adulthood. Information on writing successful letters of medical necessity for   assistive technology will also be discussed.     The presenter of "Don't Just Sit There" is Andy Hicks, ATP. Andy Hicks earned   a degree in Occupational Therapy at Manchester College and began his career in   OT focusing on the area of adaptive equipment for patients with neurological   disorders. Later, Andy pursued his interest in adaptive equipment working as a   Rehab Specialist for several rehab equipment suppliers. Prior to working with   Altimate Medical, he was the Western Regional Manager for The ROHO Group for   ten years.     Simply Seating   Sponsored by Freedom Designs     7:30-8:00   Registration & Complimentary Breakfast     8:00-10:00   Seating: Musculoskeletal     10:15-10:30   Break     10:30-12:00   Seating: Postural Control     12:00-12:30   Complimentary Lunch     12:30-1:00   Freedom Designs Product Presentation     1:00-2:45   Early Mobility & Ergonomic Wheelchair Fit     2:45-3:00   Break     3:00-3:45   Problem Solve Clients (small groups)     3:45-4:00 Present Solutions       Attendees of "Don't Just Sit There" will earn .1 CEU's or 1 Contact Hour.   Sponsored by Altimate Medical Inc. - EasyStand Standers   4:00-4:05   Introduction and overview     4:05-4:20   How position change can prevent or mitigate risk factors for children with   disability     4:20-4:35   How position changes positively affect cognitive, visual and educational issues     4:35-4:50   The effects of Metabolic Syndrome and ways to prevent it     Dates:   • August 25 - Milwaukee, WI   • August 26 - Chicago, IL   • September 22 - Dallas, TX   • October 13 - Albany, NY   • October 14 - Rochester, NY   • November 17 - Cincinnati, OH   • December 1 - Atlanta, GA