Keynote Presentations and Virtual Seminars 2026

Overcoming Crisis – Surviving A Train Accident

Session Summary – In this keynote presentation Lou shares how tragic events can lead to depression and the inability to cope. Attendees will hear Lou’s amazing story of survival and his transformation from a wheelchair to walking again. This 45-minute presentation highlights Lou’s recovery and has an emphasis on crisis intervention and caregiver stress.

Key Learning Objectives

After the seminar participants will be able to:

Develop a better understanding of a family framework of support following traumatic events
Discuss trauma and how it affects the overall well-being of a patient
Analyze how physical and occupational therapy are essential for quality of life
Summarize acute care, long-term care, and ambulatory care

Exploring the Many Skills and Talents of Occupational Therapy

Session Summary – In this presentation, Lou focuses on his recovery as a client. Attendees will hear how occupational therapy taught him the life skills necessary to function in meaningful, everyday environments. Lou shares the many areas of OT that helped him through his journey of change.

Key Learning Objectives:

After the presentation participants will be able to:

Explain how occupational therapy plays a critical role in long-term care
Develop a better understanding of limb loss and mobility from a patient’s perspective
Discuss how meaningful activities are impacted by sudden disability and how occupational therapy can help patients return to those activities
Summarize the importance of client-centered care throughout the recovery process for an amputee

Pain Management and Prescription Awareness for Physicians Assistants and Nurse Practitioners

Session Summary – In this presentation, Lou explains the dangers of prescription medications and managing chronic pain. Participants will hear Lou’s journey of limb loss and coping through the life cycles of medications. He offers a personal experience into the darkness of the opioid epidemic bringing awareness to health professionals and pain management specialists.

Key Learning Objectives

After the seminar participants will be able to:

Explore lower and upper limb loss amputations
Describe the importance of wound care following amputation
Discuss the importance of treating pain appropriately in long-term care
Explain how poor medication management can lead to depression and dependence
Implement a health and wellness plan for recovery

How to Find Your Reset Button

Session Summary – In this session, Lou engages the audience with simple solutions for wellness and quality of life. Lou shares how he found his mental reset button by creating a healthy work-life balance. Attendees will learn how to reset to improve mental health.

Key Learning Objectives

After the seminar participants will be able to: