LWBI2026 Speaker Presentations

Thank you to the inspiring and informative speakers of the 2026 Life with Brain Injury Conference for making these presentations available to event attendees. Please feel free to download and print these materials for future review or reference.

Balance and Fall Prevention - Mary Kay Heffernan, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT

Beyond the Injury: A Couple’s Journey- Cindy Dominick, Caregiver; Dede Norungolo, CRC, LPC, LAC, ADC

Brain Injury as a Chronic Condition - John Corrigan, Ph.D.

Bridging the Gap: The Impact of Community-Based Exercise for Veterans with Brain Injury - Katy Axtell, MA, CBIS; Brittney Mullins, MSW; April Petit, BS, CBIS

Communicating About Brain Injury- John Corrigan, Ph.D.

Enabling Technology and Innovative Services- Andrew Ruyack, BSRT, ETIS, CompTIA A+ certified (IT)

Medicaid, Social Security Benefits, and Working - Amber Lydford

Not Just A Game: Virtual Reality for TBI Rehabilitation - Olivia Curry, MA Candidate; Robert Dawson, Ph.D.; Tom Johansen, MA Candidate

Planning for Two Lifetimes Overview- Hampton Hodge

Speaking Your Story with Confidence - Luke Bohnenberger

Why Progress Can Feel Slow - Rachel Harris, PT, DPT


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