October is Polio Awareness Month!
Polio is part of Canadian history, but for the thousands now living with the virus’ late effects in the form of post-polio syndrome, the disease’s impact is still present on a daily basis.
It is estimated that up to 70 per cent of polio survivors may experience the disabling effects of post-polio syndrome 25 to 45 years after their initial recovery. There are approximately 125,000 Canadian polio survivors.
About Bay Cliff Retreat Centre…
(Program to run from September 12th to September 17th, 2011)
Bay Cliff Health Camp is a non-profit organization that was established in 1933 to promote the health, welfare, happiness and independence of children and adults residing in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. In its first years during The Great Depression, malnourished children attended Bay Cliff each summer for wholesome food & rest in a healthful environment. When The Polio Epidemic struck in the 1940’s, Bay Cliff provided nursing and rehab care to the children of the Upper Peninsula with polio. Every summer since, Bay Cliff has continued to provide a residential therapy program for children with physical disabilities and is believed to be the only program & facility of its kind. In addition to the summer program, Bay Cliff provides a week-long recreational camp for adults with physical disabilities—Camp Independence. Bay Cliff cherishes its history and as renovations and winterization of the facility continue for the future, additional programs are being developed. Bay Cliff is excited to once again offer The Post Polio Wellness Retreat to help the “kids” that we served in the 1940’s & 1950’s, and their peers, lead a fuller life.
Please download the brochure.
Please download application.
LIVE Conference 2011 (November 1st to November 4th, 2011)
The Leaders in Volunteer Education (L.I.V.E) conference is
something you and your peer support members don’t want to miss! Peer Support is planning our annual 3-day training and networking event for active members, current and future volunteer leaders in stroke, polio and caregiver support groups across Canada.
November 1-4, 2011
Double Tree Hotel
655 Dixon Road, Toronto
(Near Pearson International Airport)
Please download the flyer for more information.
Please download the (chapter) application for more information.
Please download the (associate or affiliate) application for more information.