1. creating a society inclusive of people with physical disabilities Helping Individuals Achieve Greater Independence Conductive Education®

2. creating a society inclusive of people with physical disabilities March of Dimes Canada  Founded in 1951 to raise funds to eradicate the threat of Polio in Canada  MODC is an organization dedicated to creating a society inclusive of people with physical disabilities  Runs three programs in Nova Scotia

3. creating a society inclusive of people with physical disabilities What is Conductive Education®?  Merges education with rehabilitation  Holistic approach  Works with individuals with neurological disabilities  Aim is to maximize independence and potential  Works with families to provide education and support

4. creating a society inclusive of people with physical disabilities Neuroplasticity and CE  Learning can produce structural changes in the brain  Anyone can learn  Multiple parts of the brain can be active in any one activity  Brain activity associated with a given function can move to a different location

5. creating a society inclusive of people with physical disabilities Elements of Conductive Education  The conductor  The group  Aims  Tasks series  Rhythmical Intention  Facilitation

6. creating a society inclusive of people with physical disabilities The Conductor  Views the individual person as a learner and helps them to build upon their present ability  Leads each session  Helps you to develop and achieve aims  Helps to motivate and build confidence in individuals  Provides facilitation to ensure success

7. creating a society inclusive of people with physical disabilities Group Setting  Diagnosis and age specific  The group environment provides a variety of benefits to participants:  social interaction  group dynamics  motivation  healthy competition  support  opportunity to learn from others.

8. creating a society inclusive of people with physical disabilities Structure of Program  Moving in different positions Lying Sitting Standing Walking

9. creating a society inclusive of people with physical disabilities Tasks and Task Series Help to break down movement Builds on current skill level

10. creating a society inclusive of people with physical disabilities How and Where to Access Services  Complete our application which can be found online  Attend one hour consultation which will determine appropriate class, and allow you to discuss aims and any questions  Application online at  http://www.marchofdimes.ca/EN/progr ams/CE/Pages/ApplyNow.aspx http://www.marchofdimes.ca/EN/progr ams/CE/Pages/ApplyNow.aspx

11. creating a society inclusive of people with physical disabilities Adult Wellness Retreat Saturday, May 16 th to Monday, May 18 th  Includes Adaptive Yoga Music Therapy program Adaptive Fitness Class Cooking class Art program Campfire and boating excursions (weather permitting) Life Skills and CE Consultations  Cost: $200 per person

12. creating a society inclusive of people with physical disabilities Videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yf9EHNRmrZY Conductive Education on Global Maritimes Conductive Education on Global TV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VKT_wZ5UPA CE - Changing Little Lives https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58Dt4RQfu4k

13. creating a society inclusive of people with physical disabilities Our Philosophy “ If you don’t learn the way I teach then I must teach the way you learn.”