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Celebrate Independence is Brooks Rehabilitation's signature event. Held annually, this event celebrates the strength of the human spirit. Each year's event features a nationally renowned speaker, educational events, awards for those who exemplify the strength of the human spirit..
About Celebrate Independence
Since 1991 Brooks Rehabilitation has been Celebrating Independence through it's annual free, community-wide event honoring the spirit and accomplishments of people with disabilities. This event commemorates individual and community accomplishments, honors those making a difference in the lives of persons with disabilities, and raises general awareness of the issues in our area. The event includes informational exhibitions centered on recreational, cultural, physiological and physical opportunities that can further recovery and improve quality of life for those with disabilities.
Past Events
Topics from past events had included 90 days after stroke, relationship between spirituality adn ethics. Past programs have included CEUs for physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, and psychologists. Past award honorees have included Eugene Brown, Cedric Livingston, Mike Mitchell and others. Past keynote speakers have included:
