Stay in touch with what's going on! This list provides a monthly forecast of upcoming events pertaining to disability issues.
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| Name of Event: | Let�s Talk National Conference |
| From: | 2004-03-05 |
| To: | 2004-03-07 |
| Description: | Teresa Group, in partnership with The Hospital for Sick Children & Health Canada, will host the first national conference on the impact of HIV/AIDS on children, youth and families. The conference will bring together affected individuals, healthcare professionals, researchers and volunteers across the country to raise awareness of the complex issues facing culturally diverse children, youth and families affected by HIV/AIDS. |
| Location: | Ramada Hotel |
| 300 Jarvis St. |
| Toronto, ON |
| Organization: | CATIE, The Teresa Group & Hospital for Sick Kids |
| Contact: | Denise Boxell |
| Phone: | 416-203-7122 |
| Toll free: | 1-800-263-1638 |
| Fax: | 416-203-8284 |
| URL: | http://www.kidstalkaids.org |
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| Name of Event: | Third Annual Learning Disabilities Awareness Day |
| Date: | 2004-03-06 |
| Description: | March is Learning Disabilities Awareness month in Canada. As such, we invite all to attend our FREE Awareness Day on Saturday March 6, 2004, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Various companies and agencies in and around Durham Region (whose services might be of interest to individuals and their families dealing with learning disabilities) have been invited to be a part of this information fair. Admission and parking are free. |
| Location: | Jubilee Pavilion |
| 55 Lakeview Park |
| Oshawa, ON |
| Organization: | Learning Disabilities Assoc. of Durham Region |
| Contact: | Shannon Sheppard |
| Phone: | (905)426-1442 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
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| Name of Event: | Walk a Mile in My Shoes |
| Date: | 2004-03-06 |
| Description: | This workshop has been developed to assist parents and professionals in their work with individuals with learning disabilities. Participants are presented with a series of tasks and exercises that simulate the experience and cognitive challenges of living with learning disabilities. |
| 110 Dundas St. W. |
| Mississauga, ON |
| L5B 1H3, Canada |
| Organization: | Learning disAbilities Association of Mississauga |
| Contact: | Eileen Burgess |
| Phone: | 905-272-4100 |
| Fax: | 905-272-4863 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| URL: | http://www.ldapeel.com |
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| Name of Event: | 5th Annual Achilles St. Patrick�s Day 5K Run/Walk |
| Date: | 2004-03-14 |
| Description: | Five-kilometre fun run or walk for both able and disabled individuals celebrating St. Patrick�s Day. |
| Toronto, ON |
| Organization: | Achilles Track Club of Canada |
| Contact: | Brian McLean |
| Phone: | 416-485-6451 |
| Fax: | 416-485-0823 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| URL: | http://www.achillestrackclub.ca |
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| Name of Event: | Kingston 2nd Annual Achilles St. Patrick�s Day 5K Fun Run/Walk |
| Date: | 2004-03-14 |
| Description: | Five-kilometre fun run or walk for both able and disabled individuals celebrating St. Patrick�s Day. |
| 119 Snowdon Ave. |
| Kingston, ON |
| Organization: | Achilles Track Club of Canada |
| Contact: | Brian McLean |
| Phone: | 416-485-6451 |
| Fax: | 416-485-0823 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| URL: | http://www.achillestrackclub.ca |
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| Name of Event: | AFP International Conference on Fundraising |
| From: | 2004-03-14 |
| To: | 2004-03-17 |
| Description: | Don�t miss out on THE fundraising educational and networking event of the year! More than 150 education sessions, of which 90 are new this year; motivating plenary speakers; an Exposition on Fundraising and Philanthropy; plenty of networking time. |
| Seattle, WA |
| Organization: | Association of Fundraising Professionals |
| Phone: | 703-684-0410 |
| Fax: | 703-684-0540 |
| URL: | http://www.afpnet.org/tier3_cd.cfm?folder_id=944&content;_item_id=15126 |
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| Name of Event: | Parent/Student Afternoon Workshop |
| Date: | 2004-03-20 |
| Description: | Destination Success is pleased to announce its annual Students with Learning Disabilities Workshop. Parents and students are welcome to hear speakers deliver on topics dealing with advocacy, coping strategies, and human rights. 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free and will include refreshments and parking.
To register, please call Laurie Dopaco at 728-1968 x 6413
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| Location: | Georgian College - Alunmi Hall |
| Orillia, ON |
| Organization: | Destination Success |
| Contact: | Laurie Dopaco |
| Phone: | 705-728-1968, ext. 6413 |
| Toll free: | 1-877-722-1523 |
| Fax: | 705-722-5179 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| URL: | http://www.destinationsuccess.org |
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| Name of Event: | CRPF�s Spinal Cord Symposium |
| From: | 2004-03-21 |
| To: | 2004-03-23 |
| Description: | The Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation (CRFP) will host its first Spinal Cord Symposium to gather together active CRPF research grant recipients, and members of the spinal cord injury community, CRPF�s Board of Directors, and Science Advisory Council.
This will be a relatively small, intimate gathering designed to maximize opportunities for dialogue between scientists and lay people. The meeting is highly interactive, mixing science presented in user-friendly ways with social venues to encourage conversations between scientists and other members of the spinal cord community. |
| Oak Brook, IL |
| Organization: | Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation |
| Contact: | Susan P. Howley |
| Toll free: | 1-800-225-0292, ext. 113 |
| URL: | http://www.ChristopherReeve.org |
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| Name of Event: | Information Highways Conference and Showcase |
| From: | 2004-03-22 |
| To: | 2004-03-24 |
| Description: | This year�s program, entitled "Knowledge Wise: A Roadmap for Smart Enterprises," will focus on smart, practical solutions for helping enterprises survive and thrive by harnessing and exploiting the power of e-content initiatives and innovations. With dynamic and stimulating keynotes, sessions, panels, clinics and workshops, the 2004 Information Highways Conference and Showcase will deliver the tools and direction organizations need to harness their human, technological and content assets and arrive at a knowledge wise enterprise. |
| Location: | Holiday Inn on King |
| 370 King St. W. |
| Toronto, ON |
| M5V 1J9, |
| Organization: | e-Content Institute |
| Phone: | 416-488-7372 |
| Fax: | 416-488-7078 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| URL: | http://www.econtentinstitute.org/events/annual-conference.asp |
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| Name of Event: | 29th LDAQ Annual Conference |
| From: | 2004-03-25 |
| To: | 2004-03-27 |
| Description: | This conference is conceived for practitioners in education, healthcare professionals, adults with learning disabilities, and parents. This year�s theme is �Cultivate the Capacity for Life Long Learning."
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| Location: | Hilton Montreal Bonaventure |
| 900, de La Gauchetiere O. |
| Montr�al, QC |
| H5A 1E4, Canada |
| Organization: | Learning Disabilities Association of Qu�bec |
| Contact: | Denise DesTrempes-Marquez |
| Phone: | 514-847-1324 |
| Fax: | 514-281-5187 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| URL: | http://www.aqeta.qc.ca |
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| Name of Event: | Windsor Classic Indoor Games for the Physically Disabled |
| From: | 2004-03-26 |
| To: | 2004-03-28 |
| Description: | Events include track, field, sledge hockey, boccia, rugby, powerlifting, swimming and wheelchair tennis. |
| Windsor, ON |
| Contact: | Celia Southward |
| Phone: | 519-253-2300, ext. 6717 |
| Toll free: | 1-888-519-3333, ext. 6717 |
| Fax: | 519-255-7990 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| URL: | http://www.wcigonline.org |
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| Name of Event: | 2nd Canadian Conference on Hepatitis C |
| From: | 2004-03-27 |
| To: | 2004-03-30 |
| Description: | The theme of the conference is "New Knowledge, New Hope", reflecting the promise of recent advances in hepatitis research and care and the relevance of these developments for the many stakeholders involved in the fight against this disease. |
| Location: | Hyatt Regency Vancouver |
| 655 Burrard St. |
| Vancouver, BC |
| V6C 2R7, Canada |
| Organization: | Canadian Hemophilia Society |
| Contact: | Daniel Lapointe |
| Phone: | 514-848-0503, ext. 224 |
| Toll free: | 1-800-668-2686 |
| Fax: | 514-848-9661 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| URL: | http://www.hemophilia.ca |
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| Name of Event: | Transitioning to Post-Secondary Education for Students with Learning Disabilities |
| Date: | 2004-03-27 |
| Description: | An information delivery session for students with Learning Disabilities planning to attend college or university. Topics to be covered include the differences between secondary an post-secondary supports, documentation required for service delivery, expectations of service staff and students, and technology supports available. |
| Location: | Durham College / UOIT |
| 2000 Simcoe St. N. |
| Oshawa, ON |
| L1H 7K4, Canada |
| Organization: | Durham College / UOIT |
| Contact: | Janette Houston |
| Phone: | 905-721-3111, ext. 2007 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| URL: | http://www.durhamcollege.on.ca |
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| Name of Event: | 7th Annual "The Possible Dream" Gala |
| Date: | 2004-03-27 |
| Description: | The Muki Baum Association is holding its 7th annual Black Tie Gala, �The Possible Dream� to benefit children & adults with developmental and emotional or psychiatric disorders. This annual includes a fabulous 5-course meal, live entertainment by New Image, and a live and silent auction featuring many �dream� items. Proceeds from our gala will provide funding towards maintaining and exceeding the high level programs we provide. This funding will have an enormous impact on the lives of the many adults and children we serve. We would like to give you the opportunity to help make dreams come true for the people we serve, so that the Muki Baum Association can continue to provide a caring, enriching, stimulating and safe environment where individuals with disabilities can develop their talents, achieve personal growth and become contributing members of society. Tickets for the gala can be purchased for $150.00 each by contacting the Muki Baum Association at 416-630-2222. |
| Location: | Hollywood Princess Banquet and Convention Centre |
| 2800 Hwy. 7 W. |
| Concord, ON |
| L4K 1W8, Canada |
| Organization: | Muki Baum Association |
| Contact: | Jill Valentine |
| Phone: | 416-630-2222 |
| Fax: | 416-630-1931 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| URL: | http://www.mukibaum.com |
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