2012 Annual Meeting
April 11-14
The Banff Centre
Banff, Alberta, Canada
2012 Meeting Objectives
The objectives of this annual meeting are to present and evaluate new ideas, techniques and methodology and treatment of children with limb deficiencies, and to provide the participants with an opportunity to clinically evaluate and directly interact with proponents of new research knowledge pertinent to the management of these children. Participants will hear and view presentations in a variety of formats including scientific paper presentations, posters, symposia, and special presentations. There will be an opportunity for speakers to present challenging cases and creative solutions. A technical and scientific workshop format is used to present new approaches and ideas to difficult or unsolved problems.
Who Should Attend?
Physicians, nurses, orthotists, prosthetists, social workers, rehabilitation engineers, physical and occupational therapists, and other health professionals who care for children with orthopaedic and related disabilities will benefit.
Continuing Education Credit
CME has been applied for from ACCME through joint sponsorship with the AAOS. CEUs have been applied for through ABC. At time of print, the number of hours/credits have not yet been determined.
Hotel Information
The 2012 ACPOC Annual Meeting will take place at The Banff Centre, 107 Tunnel Mountain Rd, Banff, Alberta, Canada from April 11th to April 14th. The Banff Centre is located in Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The spectacular beauty of the Canadian Rockies surrounds our campus spread over 43 acres of land on the west side of Tunnel Mountain and just a few blocks from downtown Banff. Please call The Banff Centre Toll Free at (877)760-4595 or local (403)762-6100 to make your hotel reservations. The hotel rooms are at the Professional Development Centre. The cost is in Canadian dollars. A Superior room is $123.00; Superior King is $134.00; Executive King is $163.00 and a Superior 2 Room Suite is $ 214.00. Also, there is Lloyd Hall with a Standard room rate of $111.00. Please reference the ACPOC Annual Meeting to secure the discounted hotel rate.
Transportation
Let Banff Airporter take care of your transportation needs between Calgary International Airport and Banff. With multiple daily departures wait times will be minimal. Banff Airporter will track your flight and adjust your reservation if you are experiencing any delays. Book your shuttle via this link http://banffairporter.com/acpoc/ and receive a 15% discount on travel. The special rate for delegates is $48.88 one way and $97.72 return, prices include GST. You can also book by calling 1-888-449-2901 ext #1.
Social Events
ACPOC Dine Around will be hosted at Balken ~ The Greek Restaurant on Friday, April 13, 2012. The restaurant is built around the tradition of an ancient Greek philosophy of welcoming all guests and treating them like long lost family. You’re invited to join in a culinary experience with special Greek night featuring live belly dancing, plate smashing and of course plenty of ouzo. “A Smashing Greek Time” will be an enjoyable evening for all! Dinner is $75.00 per person and $10.00 for children 12 and under.
Make the most of your stay while in Banff. On Saturday, April 14, 2012, Discover Destination Management Company will exclusively host ACPOC attendees in a multitude of outdoor activities and sightseeing tours. You will receive discounted rates on their most popular excursions. Tour Lake Louise via gondola, trek through canyons formed by ancient glaciers in the Johnston Canyon Icewalk, ride alongside Canadian Huskies as you dog sled in the Canadian Wilderness or explore the snow capped region with an all day pass to one of Banff’s many ski hills. To register for activities please visit https://secure.banfftours.com/data/portals/ACPOC/ or contact Discover Destination Management via phone at: (403)762-5925
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