Highlights of the First International Symposium August 12-15, 1999 The DoubleTree Guest Suites Seattle, Washington, USA

For Patients, Families, and Medical Providers The first Transverse Myelitis Association (TMA) Symposium was held August 12-15, 1999, in Seattle Washington, USA. The 1999 Transverse Myelitis Symposium offered a platform to accomplish a variety of goals and reached a wide-ranging audience. The Symposium was an opportunity to gather together as many people with TM and their families as possible to exchange ideas, network and develop further supports; to share coping mechanisms and resources in order to maximize independence and function; to hear from professionals regarding new and best practices; to share information about accommodations and adaptive equipment; and to hear what research is being done that might impact those with TM. This first Symposium was an important opportunity for participants to become involved in the continued growth and development of the TMA. Additional Information: Minutes from General Membership Meeting Program Agenda - includes handouts & videos from the symposium Photos from Symposium Ordering a Videotape Set