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Beyond Limits: Canada’s Conference for Diversity and Accessibility is excited to return to an in-person conference on October 5th, 2022. Join us for a full day of learning about all aspects of wellbeing and resiliency. This event is geared towards front line workers supporting those with intellectual or developmental disabilities, family caregivers, and disability self advocates.
Agenda:
Morning Keynote: Dr. Shimi Kang, Optimizing Wellness, Innovation and Self-Motivation
Panel Discussion about Dealing with Overload featuring:
- Whitney Hodgins as moderator
- Panelists including Marion Cooper, CEO Canadian Mental Health Association of Manitoba and Winnipeg, Andrew Terhoch, Spiritual Health Practitioner, Kate Cook, Family Caregiver, Rochelle Tabinga, Team Leader, St. Amant, Kevin Johnson, Self Advocate.
Exploring the Why with Jennifer Kilimnik, Director of Culture and Compassion, Reseau Compassion Network
Balancing Restrictions, an Ethics Discussion with Katarina Lee-Ameduri
Indigenous Perspectives on Wellness with Albert Beck, Director of Sixties Scoop, Manitoba Metis Federation
Closing Keynote: Dr. Jo Ann Unger, Self Care for the Caregiver
Visit us here to learn more about Beyond Limits and to register. We have reduced tickets available for family caregivers and disability self advocates, plus rates available for groups of eight (8) or more.
For more information, please contact Kristina Kircher, Chair of Beyond Limits at kkircher@beyondlimitscanada.ca