TMA at FOP Conference

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TMA at FOP Conference

The members of the Transverse Myelitis Association were generously invited to a conference sponsored by The International FOP (Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva) Association on May 7-10, 1998 in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Charles Levy is a coordinator of the FOP conference and is a member of the board of the TMA. Through the efforts of Dr. Levy and Sharon Neumann, we were asked to participate in the conference. While the conference had been designed to address issues which pertain to FOP, it is quite evident from the agenda that the information presented at the conference would be of benefit to persons with transverse myelitis. The presenters were experts in a diversity of subjects that are of critical importance to all persons with disabilities.

We are aware that for many it was not possible to make the trip to Columbus. Please do not be discouraged. The conference represents a first opportunity for our international membership to meet, but there will certainly be other opportunities, and we hope in the not-too-distant future. Also, the conference was simulcast over the Internet so you can share in the experience, even if you were not able to make it to Columbus. We will also cover the conference proceedings in the TMA newsletter so that everyone in our membership can share in the experience.

See photos of TMA people who attended the conference.