Empowering Polio Survivors: Health, Advocacy, and Community

​Join us October 22, 2025, via Zoom Webinar

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

To register, please fill out our online registration form.

For more information, email polio@marchofdimes.ca or phone 1-888-540-6666.