Empowering Polio Survivors: Health, Advocacy, and Community
October 22, 2025, via Zoom Webinar
This event has concluded. Thank you to all who attended!
We invite polio survivors, their families, caregivers, and professionals to attend our free virtual conference in recognition of World Polio Day.
“Polio is not just history—it’s a lived experience for many.”
Kim Smith, Coordinator Polio Canada, March of Dimes Canada
Topics will include: History of world polio day, diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, self-advocacy, importance of mindful movement, and polio support groups.
Date
October 22, 2025
Time
9:00 am - 12:30 pm Pacific
10:00 am - 1:30 pm Mountain
11:00 am - 2:30 pm Central
12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Atlantic
1:30 pm - 5:00 pm NFLD / Labrador
Location
Online via Zoom
Cost
Free!
Guest Speakers & Presentations
MODC Executive Leadership Member: Polio Canada Today
Susan Schoenbeck, RN: The History of World Polio Day and the Salk Vaccine
Dr. Julian Lo: 5 Points of Post-Polio Syndrome: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges
Mandee Labelle: The Importance of Mindful Movement and Yoga
Dianne Wall: The Importance of Self-advocacy
Polio Panel Discussion: Polio Support Groups
Registration
This event has concluded. Thank you to all who attended!
For more information, email
polio@marchofdimes.ca or phone
1-888-540-6666.
