September 20 — 21, 2011

Georgetown University's Copley Hall

The Nation’s Capitol is the site of this critical moment in U.S. history. Young Americans are facing an enemy never seen before. The U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate and the Executive are debating daily whether or not to continue funding the War in Iraq and Afghanistan, how to execute the War, and most importantly how to assist each injured veteran in the rehabilitation process. Tours of the Senate, the House, and the Capitol can be arranged while you are in Washington, DC area. Not only will 2011 Veteran Legislation Town Hall Meeting attendees have an invitation to view and formulate the first draft at public policy that will guide federal, state and local governments in their care for Afghanistan/Iraq War veterans with brain injury, they will have an opportunity to express support or concern to their members of Congress. Your involvement will be critical to the success of this developing Public Policy.

Invitations have been sent to Public health administrators from every federal, state and local jurisdiction in the United States, state head injury administrators, veterans/survivors of brain injury and family members, case managers, support coordinators, life care planners, vocational rehabilitation specialists, life skill trainers, neuro/psychologists, counselors, physicians, physical, occupational and speech and language therapists, social workers, cognitive rehabilitation therapists, and others who serve veterans and/or survivors of brain injury and their families.

Cost to attend the 2011 Town Hall Meeting is $150.

Survivors of brain injury, veterans and students are FREE.
Promoting the attendance of defense companies looking to hire veterans.

Download the Registration Form (PDF) here.

Documents can be faxed to the following number 703-251-4528. Contact Veteran HealthCare's President, Julien Modica for more information.

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Georgetown University's Copley Hall
September 20 — 21, 2011

Legislation to Affect Soldiers Diagnosed with Traumatic Brain Injury,
Post-Traumatic Stress and Chronic Depression

Why isn't Congress Meeting the Needs of our Veterans?
A Debate: a Discussion; and Legislation

Tuesday, September 20, 2011
6:30 – 9:00 PM	Veteran Advocacy Awards Dinner

Wednesday, September 21, 2011
9:00 – 9:30 AM	Keynote Speaker - Elizabeth A. Stanley, Ph.D. Host: Julien Modica, MPP
9:30 – 11:30 AM	Legislative Issues Panel Moderator: Julien Modica, MPP Panelists: Steve Berg, Esq. Justin Brown, MD Cherrie Castellano Jason Gatliff, Ph.D. Lawrence Hartlage, Ph.D. Judy Kelly, Psy.D Cecil Reynolds, Ph.D. Col. Timothy V. Shindelar, USMC Raphael Works, Ph.D.
11:30 – 12:15 PM	Legislative Issues Panel Audience Participation
12:15 – 1:15 PM	Lunch - Served
1:15 – 3:00 PM	Legislation Development Panel Moderator: Julien Modica, MPP Panelists: Andrew Bennett, Ph.D. Judy Kelly, Psy.D. Col. Timothy V. Shindelar, USMC Raphael Works, Ph.D.
3:00 – 3:50 PM	"Why & How the successful community re-integration of America's Iraq/Afghanistan war veterans will determine the survival of the United States..." - Julien Modica, MPH, MPP
3:50 – 4:00 PM	Closing Remarks
Last Updated: 8/24/2011 @ 8:00 PM

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The Veteran Advocacy Award Banquet on September 20th is to celebrate the work of individuals in the brain injury and veteran communities. The awards will be given in the following categories:

• Advocacy in the Medical Community
• Clinical Advocacy

Each of the award recipients will be awarded a Cartier watch.

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The 2011 Veteran Legislation Town Hall Meeting planning committee has selected 6 poster presentations from a number of potential presentations to be displayed during the meeting. Among the authors are Dr. Jeffrey Barth and Dr. Judy Kelly, Dr. Lawrence Hartlage, Dr. Cecil Reynolds, and Dr. Arthur MacNeil Horton.

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