EMSP-RIMS Winter Conference 2012

Dear RIMS member,
Dear colleague with an interest in MS rehabilitation

It is my pleasure to announce that EMSP and RIMS (see www.euRIMS.org) are organising a two-day joint meeting in Prague (CR) on November 24th and 25th 2012. EMSP stands for the European MS Platform, the umbrella organisation for MS Societies, see www.emsp.org.

Key subjects are linked to the use of social media in our work for/with PwMS (Saturday November 24th ) as well as on-line tools used in specialised rehabilitation programs (Sunday November 25th). You can participate to one or both days. The agenda can be found in attachment.

This event is primarily directed to MS Societies and existing/potential RIMS members from Central and Eastern Europe countries (or other) with a wish to learn and share experiences both on the patient- and on the health care professional level.

The number of place is limited to 80 participants in total, coming from EMSP and from RIMS - a “first come-first served” policy will apply. However, if you are aware of a MS professional (individual or clinic representative) who could be interested in this event and in a potential RIMS membership, RIMS would be grateful for your forwarding of this invitation to this person.

A participation fee of 75,- Euro is asked for the two day event (50 euro for one day), including meals and conference bag. A hotel reservation can be made for 75 euro per night. The by far bigger part of the conference costs is covered by EMSP and RIMS funds.

You can register yourself by sending the reply form to events@emsp.org. For the hotel booking, which you have to do yourself, low rates are guaranteed until October 15th. Beforehand, it would be appreciated if you could also complete the short online survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Social_Media_in_MS

We look forward to meeting you end of November in Prague.

Best regards,

Note:

1. Please register at www.euRIMS.org for receiving all newsletters of RIMS.
2. For a small number of delegates a travel-and accommodation bursary can be provided. Should you be in need for this, please contact our conference organiser Anna Maria Niculescu at events@emsp.org asap.
3. For the Saturday program, you’ll have the opportunity to choose from three workshops,
   going deeper into
   • the hands-on experiences of the Italian MS Society creating their own social media community
   • awareness and fundraising campaigns in the UK being supported by social media and
   • the stunning opportunities being provided by “Health Apps” - today and tomorrow