Posts Tagged ‘multiple sclerosis’

Tee Off the End MS Golf Tournament Online Registration is NOW LIVE!

MS Society of Canada, Durham Regional Chapter's 1st Annual Tee Off to End MS Golf Tournament will be held on September 13, 2012 at Deer Creek Golf Club for more information please click here

Date: June 15th 2012

Time: 1:00PM to 3:00PM

Location: Abilities Centre at 55 Gordon Street, Whitby, ON

The Abilities Centre Grand Opening, opened the doors to the public on June 2nd. Be there this Friday, June 15th from 1:00PM to 3:00PM for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.  

Abilities Centre is a fully accessible, state-of-the-art multi-purpose facility that is committed to the development of an inclusive and integrated environment, where respect, understanding, cooperation, innovation, and education form the core values of the facility and the people within. The universal designed, 125,000 square foot facility houses three full regulation basketball courts surrounded by a 200 metre, six-lane track. Fully equipped and universally accessible cardio/fitness, weight, and sensory rooms offer unparalleled opportunities for physical activities for people of all ages and abilities. Drama, music, art, and life skills programming will transpire in the performing arts theatre, music studio, library, and life skills room.

Abilities Centre Membership Fees

Members of the MS Society will receive a discounted Membership Fee, to confirm your membership is up-to-date and/or to inquire about Abilities Centre memberships please contact Debbie by clicking here

Pre-qualified Rate: $444/year or $37/month full access to the centre from open to close, Monday to Sunday Includes value-added programs

Specific Time Rate: $300/year or $25/month access to the centre Monday-Friday 10:00AM to 5:00PM and Saturday and Sunday from 12:00PM to 4:00PM Includes value-added programs

Value-Added Programs – Arts and Life Skills, Fitness Classes, Adult Pick-up Sport and Child/Youth Programs:

• Spinning
• Low Impact
• Pump
• Yoga
• Body Express
• Story Time
• Pickup Badminton
• Sensory Art
• Baby Bach
• Pilates
• On the ball
• Universal Playground

February 2012 Multiple Solutions Newsletter

This issue includes:

- Top 5 things to consider when purchasing an assisted device

- Information on the new Abilities Centre

- 2012 Chapter events calendar

- and much more….

Centre for Independent Living Toronto

Younger adults with MS living in Long Term Care facilities (nursing homes) has long been a concern for the MS Society of Canada and, of Ontario Division.  It has been a focus MS Society advocacy in Durham Region for the past 8 years. And it is still a problem.  If you or someone you know with MS, or any other neurological disease for that matter, has been told that you must move into an LTC facility, please contact client services at 905-668-0530. We can provide you with information on various attendant care organizations many of which are funded by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. These along with CCACs which receive funding from CE_LHIN may allow you to remain in your current residence for as long as possible even though you are not a senior. To explore further check out on the Centre for Independent Living Toronto website which covers the GTA.
 

The Discover Your Inner Chef! webpage was created by the Region of Durham to help you and your family eat healthy when on a budget.  It includes information and tools to help you learn about following Canada’s Food Guide, menu planning, smart shopping, cooking at home and using leftovers.

All of these concepts are captured in two educational resources:

Go to Online Learning Modules

NEW Food Budgeting Online Learning Modules

These modules complement the Food Budget Kit, by providing in-depth, practical education on food budgeting skills.  Some of the interactive features of the modules include videos, case scenarios, quizzes, recipes and more!
To try the modules, click the computer icon to the right to see the table of contents, or scroll down the page and choose the module you want from the topics listed!
 
Order Your FREE Food Budget Kit Online

Food Budget Kit

The kit includes information and tools to help develop food budgeting skills.  Some of the contents in the kit include: Canada’s Food Guide, a Menu Planner, quick and healthy low-cost recipes, spices/herbs for cooking, a canned food strainer, measuring spoons and more!
 

For your free Food Budget Kit, please call Durham Health Connection Line at 1-800-841-2729 or click on the link above to order online.
 

About MS Answers

Learning for Life is a series of client-focused educational initiatives where the key objective is to provide timely, credible and unbiased information to the MS community. The Learning for Life series features an online forum, online educational sessions and e-bulletin series that provide people with MS and their families’ information and tools to enhance their quality of life.

In the spring of 2006, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada launched the Ask the Expert web site, located at www.msanswers.ca. This online forum has allowed people with MS, caregivers and others affected by MS to discuss issues of importance and obtain accurate answers to MS specific questions from subject experts including neurologists, nurses, psychiatrists and other health care professionals totaling over 40 active experts.

Since its launch, the website has received an average 3 questions a day, clearly indicating a need and interest for information that is accurate, up-to-date and targeted to the everyday reader. This website allows people to submit questions electronically in French or English at their convenience. Questions are submitted anonymously and answers are provided by the most appropriate expert based on subject matter. New questions and answer are posted to the Ask the Expert up to website five times a week and are then stored within the website’s library.

The morning breakfast meeting with business representatives hosted by the Durham Region Department of Economic and Development brought audience up to speed on the Customer Service Accessibility Standards regulations recently enacted by provincial government legislature.  

The vendor display featured over 80 vendors promoting various services and equipment of interest to Persons with Disabilities.  The turn out was very good.

The Speech by David Onley, the Lieutenant Governor Ontario was well received as he congratulated the 9 AACs of Durham for hosting such an excellent event.  Afterwards he toured the vendor area and spoke with each of them and with many of the visitors there at the time.  He acknowledged the leadership that all of Durham Region has shown on accessibility and the example it set for the rest of the province.

The bulk of the feedback from vendors was very positive with participants indicating that this was a wonderful opportunity for vendors to network and provide a valuable and necessary service for this area.

The public was appreciative of the wealth of information on services available.   Also the entertainment and speakers as outlined in the agenda were very well received.

A very special thanks must go to Tracey Tyner Cavanagh Accessibility Coordinator for Durham Region Accessible Advisory Committee who did an exceptional amount of work in planning, coordinating and tying up loose ends to make this expo work as well as it did.

Thanks also to Paul Feldman Chair AAC Ajax for his hunting down vendors and to Linda Lawson Accessibility Coordinator City of Oshawa for organizing the volunteers. There are many more to thank including Durham College for there assistance behind the scenes in making the facility work for this very special event.

Letters have gone out to all the mayors thanking them for their gracious financial and logistical support for this event.

There was discussion about doing it again next year but with elections coming in October 2010 and the new combined Accessibility Standards for Communication and Information, Employment and for Transportation that Accessibility Coordinators will be responsible for implementing in their respective regions, towns, cities and municipalities it was too much of a workload.  Perhaps in June 2012.

Mike Roche

Social Action Director 

Multiple Sclerosis Society Durham Region Chapter,

Chair, Durham Region Accessibility Advisory Committee

In a new study, researchers show that two individual factors that were previously identified as increasing the likelihood of developing MS – exposure to Epstein-Barr virus and tobacco smoking – may interact and multiply to substantially increase the risk of developing MS in those with both risk factors.

http://www.mssociety.ca/en/research/medmmo_20100510_2.htm

Whitby MS Walk

It’s that time of year again for the local MS Walk in Uxbridge .  Come join us and support your local Multiple Sclerosis Society Chapter (Durham Regional) for this fundraising event.

When: Sunday, April 18, 2010  

Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Location: Uxbridge Secondary School

127 Planks Lane (Uxbridge)

Walk Check In:

7:30 a.m.

MS Walk Starts At:

9:30 a.m.

The MS Walk or Walk MS, is the flagship event for fundraising and community awareness for the Durham Region. 

There is no more important time then now to support the MS Society and the search for a cure.  Recent media attention in to CCSVI is encouraging and at the forefront of many with MS.  Events like the MS Walk in Ajax and Pickering will help to raise funds to support further research and local support including equipment for suffers of MS.  

During the event, participants can walk a five or 10-kilo-metre route. Walk as a team or an individual, everyone is welcome to participate.

Volunteers are also needed to help with setup, registration and cleanup.  If you would like to volunteer your time please contact the Durham Regional Chapter of the MS Society.

Whitby MS Walk

It’s that time of year again for the local MS Walk in Bowmanville.  Come join us and support your local Multiple Sclerosis Society Chapter (Durham Regional) for this fundraising event.

When: Sunday, April 18, 2010  

Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Location: Bowmanville High School 

49 Liberty Street North (Bowmanville)

Walk Check In:

8:15 a.m.

MS Walk Starts At:

9:40 a.m.

The MS Walk or Walk MS, is the flagship event for fundraising and community awareness for the Durham Region. 

There is no more important time then now to support the MS Society and the search for a cure.  Recent media attention in to CCSVI is encouraging and at the forefront of many with MS.  Events like the MS Walk in Ajax and Pickering will help to raise funds to support further research and local support including equipment for suffers of MS.  

During the event, participants can walk a five or 10-kilo-metre route. Walk as a team or an individual, everyone is welcome to participate.

Volunteers are also needed to help with setup, registration and cleanup.  If you would like to volunteer your time please contact the Durham Regional Chapter of the MS Society.