## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) ## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) Educational Events # Progress & Possibilities Symposium DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis - Park Place 1500 Park Place Boulevard St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Virtual ( Zoom ) September 28, 202410:00 am to 3:00 pm CDT FREE [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=113369&view=RSVP) [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=113371&view=RSVP) ![Symposium](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/Screenshot%202023-09-22%20at%201.26.15%20PM.png?itok=vY2BYUAM) ### In-person check-in starts at 9 a.m. Join the *Parkinson's Foundation* and *Struthers Parkinson’s Center*, A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence, for the **Progress & Possibilities Symposium**. Expand your Parkinson's disease knowledge and learn practical strategies and insights from members of the Struthers Parkinson Care team. Featuring a Resource Fair, a plated lunch, and afternoon breakout sessions. ### Speakers from Struthers Parkinson's Center - Annie Adix, DPT - Laura DesHotels, DPT - Sarah Donley, RN - Ellen Hornbreak, DPT - Lori McManus, OTR - Kris Neirengarten, OTR - Kyle Nelson, MD - Lacey Severson, LICSW - Sydney Spagna, MD - Kevin Webb-Kay, MD --- **For in-person attendees:** In-person check-in starts at 9 a.m. **For virtual attendees, via Zoom:** The live stream starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 12 p.m. --- There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends and the community. - ### Agenda (Central Time) 10 a.m. **Welcome** 10:05 a.m. **Non-Motor Complications in Parkinson's** Dr Sydney Spagna 10:50 a.m. *Break/Vendor Visits* 11:10 a.m. *Movement Break - Rehab team* 11:20 a.m. **Let's Have Fun- Making Adaptions to Recreation** Ellen Hornbeak- DPT, Lori McManus- OT-R, & Kris Neirengarten- OT-R 12 p.m. *Lunch / Vendor Visit; Zoom Live Stream Ends for Online Participants* 12:45 p.m. **Announcements and Move to Breakout Rooms** 1 p.m. **Breakout Rooms** Breakout 1 - Breaking down Barriers to Exercise as Medicine - **Ballroom** Annie Adix, DPT Breakout 2 - Updates in DBS - **Break out Rm 1** Dr Kyle Nelson & Sarah Donley, RN Breakout 3 - Parkinson's & Palliative Care - **Break out Rm 2** Dr Kevin Webb-Kay 1:45 p.m. **Move to Next Breakout** 2 p.m. **Breakout Rooms** Breakout 1 - Food for Mood & Wellness - **Ballroom** Laura Deshotels- DPT Breakout 2 - Caregiver Stress & Adjustment - **Break Out Rm 1** Lacey Severson, LICSW Breakout 3- Grass Roots Initiatives - **Breakout Rm2** Patient Panel 2:45 p.m. **Closing Remarks in Each Room** ## Contact Us Erin McGee [ ![Envelope icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images/envelope.svg) MinnesotaDakotas@Parkinson.org ](mailto:MinnesotaDakotas@Parkinson.org) [ ![Phone icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images//phone.svg) (763) 317-1304 ]() ### Sponsors ![Parkinson's Foundation logo](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/PF-logo-horizontal-RGB.png?itok=wJnIIkbG) ![Struthers Parkinson's Center logo](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/struthers.png?itok=WIAfnvAS) ![Amneal](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/Amneal-black-logo-2026.png?itok=bIeNvQCX) ![Acadia Logo](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/acadia_logo.png?itok=XPWYzNi_) ![Medtronic2 logo](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/medtronic_logonew.jpg?itok=hFednmHq) ![Boston Scientific Logo](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/bostonscientific_logo.png?itok=7NGtMH8f) ![abbvie logo](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/AbbVie-logo_0.png?itok=i1yJj33X) ## Upcoming Events Educational Events ### [ Be Part of the Change: Understanding Parkinson’s Policy and Taking Action Together ](/events/2026/Oct7WW) Join this webinar to learn about the federal and state policy priorities the Parkinson’s Foundation is advancing and discover how you can use your voice to advocate for change. October 7, 2026Virtual [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119689&view=RSVP) Fundraising Events ### [ Moving Day Rochester ](/events/2026/md-rochester) Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action. October 10, 2026Rochester, NY [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR?fr_id=7966&pg=entry) Fundraising Events ### [ Moving Day Boston ](/events/2026/md-boston) Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action. October 10, 2026Boston, MA [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR?fr_id=7876&pg=entry) [View All](/resources-support/events) ### PD Library Deep dive into Parkinson’s topics that matter most to you. Explore our books, podcast episodes, fact sheets, videos and more — all available in our PD Library. [Explore Now](/resources-support/pd-library) - Share on Facebook - Share on X - Share on LinkedIn