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Hi to the List More on the APDA satellite conference Ken wrote <A few points of interest from the symposium: Anne:-Thank you for your notes on conference content. There certainly is a great deal going on, and reason for optimism about the future. Ken wrote <If people are disatisfied with the amount of pre-publicity or <technical organization of the event then they should address their <constructive criticism directly to those responsible at APDA Anne:-A good point Ken. Can I email the APDA or must I use snail mail? Could you provide addresses? Ken wrote <It appeared to be an honest effort to inform the greatest <possible audience of patients and caregivers. Anne:-I was not being completely negative about the conference, I know it involved a lot of work and money and was very good as far as it went......... BUT (here I go again!! sticking my neck out ) 1) The lucky ones who participated heard about PD from topnotch people and had the stimulating experience of coming together with a large crowd of patients and carers. Many more could and should benefit from such an event 2)I was noticed. A letter would have been filed. 3)I have no way of knowing who else might be planning a video conference. This was a good way to indicate that the potential audience is far larger reply to comments about my comments larger and geographically dispersed than they imagine. 4)Could a truly world wide satellite conference be organized perhaps at the same time as an international meeting? The total cost would be enormous but on a per participant level it might be possible. It is my impression that the PD community is more active in computer enhanced communication than others. PD would be in the news and noticed by the newsmakers. Let's build on the past!! Anne Rutherford <<[log in to unmask] >> Newfoundland