Presentation given to Ottawa Stroke Survivors Association by the Canadian Stroke Network on February 9th, 2012.
File may be copied and used for presentations to stroke community groups.
The document announces that Abhay and Rani Bang are the recipients of the 2010 Dory Storms Award. It then lists past recipients from 2000 to 2009. It provides a list of terms to describe the qualities and accomplishments of Abhay and Rani Bang such as humble servants, tireless workers, social activists, researchers, physicians, and champions of community-based participatory concepts. The document concludes by stating that the information comes from a presentation at the CORE Group 2010 Fall Meeting and provides a website for similar presentations.
How to grow your customer base by 120,000 - Leon Tongbrightlemon
How to grow your customer base by 120,000 - Leon Tong
The purpose of this presentation is to encourage companies, agencies or brands that use online communities to build their user base up organically by applying the teachings of some key psychologists and philosophers who dedicated their study to community interaction.
The presentation proposes that understanding user interests and drawing similarities with other users are the foundations of any community, whether offline or online.
India has a population of over 1.1 billion people, making it the second most populous country in the world. Its largest cities are New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai, each with populations over 7 million. India has a land area about one-third the size of the United States. Northern India contains low hills and parts of the Himalayas, while central and southern India are relatively flat with some plains and rolling hills. India has over 350 airports and over 63,000 km of railroads, the fourth largest network in the world. It also has over 3.3 million km of roads, the third largest in the world. India exports and imports a variety of goods and commodities around
The document provides instructions for employers to post jobs for free on a school's online job posting system. It explains that employers must first be linked to the system before they can post for free. It then outlines the 5 step process for employers to follow to post a job which includes selecting a free post, providing job details, completing school details, previewing the post, and submitting it.
This two-day small group tour from Rome or Naples includes transportation, guides, meals, and admission to key sites along the Amalfi Coast and surrounding areas. Day 1 includes stops at Mount Vesuvius, Pompeii, Amalfi, Positano, and a night in Sorrento. Day 2 features a trip to the island of Capri and a visit to the Caserta Royal Palace or the abbey at Montecassino before returning to Rome or Naples. Rates start at 325 euros from Rome or 250 euros from Naples. The document provides additional details on inclusions, exclusions, booking terms, and contact information.
The document summarizes a webinar for WritingCommons.org that was held on February 28, 2012. It introduces the founders, managing editors, social pedagogy editor, and an undergraduate student who will discuss WritingCommons.org. The agenda covers how open educational resources like WritingCommons.org are cost effective and enable collaboration. It will discuss how the model networks writers and leverages user agency through a recursive process accessible on smartphones. Presenters will discuss the vision and features useful for undergraduates, negotiating writing for different audiences, using social pedagogy and collaboration, and the submission and review process for multimedia webtexts.
This document provides information on various types of pronouns in Latin, including personal pronouns like ego (I) and nos (we), possessive pronouns like meus (my) and noster (our), demonstrative pronouns like hic (this) and ille (that), relative and interrogative pronouns like qui (who, which) and quis (who), and other pronouns derived from quis like quidam (a certain one) and aliquis (someone). It discusses pronoun forms, usage, cases, reflexive vs. non-reflexive, and agreement with possessed nouns.
The document announces that Abhay and Rani Bang are the recipients of the 2010 Dory Storms Award. It then lists past recipients from 2000 to 2009. It provides a list of terms to describe the qualities and accomplishments of Abhay and Rani Bang such as humble servants, tireless workers, social activists, researchers, physicians, and champions of community-based participatory concepts. The document concludes by stating that the information comes from a presentation at the CORE Group 2010 Fall Meeting and provides a website for similar presentations.
How to grow your customer base by 120,000 - Leon Tongbrightlemon
How to grow your customer base by 120,000 - Leon Tong
The purpose of this presentation is to encourage companies, agencies or brands that use online communities to build their user base up organically by applying the teachings of some key psychologists and philosophers who dedicated their study to community interaction.
The presentation proposes that understanding user interests and drawing similarities with other users are the foundations of any community, whether offline or online.
India has a population of over 1.1 billion people, making it the second most populous country in the world. Its largest cities are New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai, each with populations over 7 million. India has a land area about one-third the size of the United States. Northern India contains low hills and parts of the Himalayas, while central and southern India are relatively flat with some plains and rolling hills. India has over 350 airports and over 63,000 km of railroads, the fourth largest network in the world. It also has over 3.3 million km of roads, the third largest in the world. India exports and imports a variety of goods and commodities around
The document provides instructions for employers to post jobs for free on a school's online job posting system. It explains that employers must first be linked to the system before they can post for free. It then outlines the 5 step process for employers to follow to post a job which includes selecting a free post, providing job details, completing school details, previewing the post, and submitting it.
This two-day small group tour from Rome or Naples includes transportation, guides, meals, and admission to key sites along the Amalfi Coast and surrounding areas. Day 1 includes stops at Mount Vesuvius, Pompeii, Amalfi, Positano, and a night in Sorrento. Day 2 features a trip to the island of Capri and a visit to the Caserta Royal Palace or the abbey at Montecassino before returning to Rome or Naples. Rates start at 325 euros from Rome or 250 euros from Naples. The document provides additional details on inclusions, exclusions, booking terms, and contact information.
The document summarizes a webinar for WritingCommons.org that was held on February 28, 2012. It introduces the founders, managing editors, social pedagogy editor, and an undergraduate student who will discuss WritingCommons.org. The agenda covers how open educational resources like WritingCommons.org are cost effective and enable collaboration. It will discuss how the model networks writers and leverages user agency through a recursive process accessible on smartphones. Presenters will discuss the vision and features useful for undergraduates, negotiating writing for different audiences, using social pedagogy and collaboration, and the submission and review process for multimedia webtexts.
This document provides information on various types of pronouns in Latin, including personal pronouns like ego (I) and nos (we), possessive pronouns like meus (my) and noster (our), demonstrative pronouns like hic (this) and ille (that), relative and interrogative pronouns like qui (who, which) and quis (who), and other pronouns derived from quis like quidam (a certain one) and aliquis (someone). It discusses pronoun forms, usage, cases, reflexive vs. non-reflexive, and agreement with possessed nouns.
The document discusses how breast cancer patients use the internet to find medical information about their diagnosis and treatment. It provides statistics showing that internet searches for breast cancer information have greatly increased in recent years. It also discusses a study that found that while books and videos are commonly used soon after diagnosis, the internet becomes the most frequently cited source of information for patients even after treatment. The document directs patients to a list of trusted online resources for breast cancer compiled by the expert panelists.
Coping and Caring With Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia: Your Action Group In...Rotary International
This document discusses Alzheimer's disease and dementia. It provides statistics on the increasing prevalence and projected future impact of Alzheimer's disease. It discusses the burden on individuals, families, healthcare systems, and economies. The document outlines initiatives to make dementia a global health priority and increase awareness and funding for research toward treatment and prevention. It promotes lifestyle behaviors to potentially reduce risk and delay onset of Alzheimer's disease.
The document describes how Care Groups were utilized to combat the Ebola outbreak in Liberia. It provides background on the Liberian Agricultural Upgrading Nutrition and Child Health (LAUNCH) program and how Care Groups were the primary platform used to achieve reduced chronic malnutrition objectives. Initially, Care Groups conducted basic Ebola awareness focusing on preparing dead bodies, avoiding bush meat, no touching, and hand washing. As the outbreak grew, Care Groups continued meeting normally and discussing Ebola prevention messages. LAUNCH became involved in the national Ebola task force, providing support to health worker training.
#Caring4NHSPeople - virtual wellbeing session 24 June 2020NHS Horizons
The document summarizes an upcoming virtual community meeting on June 24th celebrating Virtual Pride and supporting the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ people during and beyond COVID-19. The meeting will include introductions from participants, an update on the national wellbeing support offer, a discussion on the hidden impacts of COVID-19 on LGBTQ+ communities, perspectives from LGBTQ+ network leads, a conversation with guests, and a call to action. Attendees are encouraged to get involved in upcoming NHS Virtual Pride events and resources to support LGBTQ+ staff during this time are provided.
He began by conducting daily study sessions in his living room with a handful of family members and friends, which over time expanded to a large teaching class catering to dozens of families.
Looking to kick start your physical activity? Hoping to learn about how body movement can be a huge benefit for CRC patients and survivors? Curious about Climb for a Cure? Join this interactive webinar featuring Karia Coleman, MSK, personal trainer and athletic strength coach, and Fight CRC advocates as they discuss the importance, challenges, and joys of physical activity.
The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association (SCAA) aims to eliminate unnecessary deaths from sudden cardiac arrest by 2020. It estimates sudden cardiac arrest claims 325,000 lives annually in the U.S. The SCAA provides resources and support for survivors, educates the public on cardiac arrest through various programs, and advocates for policies that increase access to AEDs and improve treatment of cardiac arrest. It connects survivors through Inspire, an online community, and its 50 chapters across the country.
This document provides an overview and instructions for the American Red Cross Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Handbook. It describes that the handbook is intended to teach emergency care procedures consistent with international resuscitation guidelines and American Heart Association recommendations. It acknowledges contributions from the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council, made up of medical experts, who provided guidance. It also notes that the care steps are consistent with 2010 international resuscitation consensus recommendations and guidelines.
The document proposes an "open source national service" model using web 2.0 technologies to connect volunteers with nonprofit organizations more effectively. It envisions a system where training resources, courses, and media are mostly user-generated and reflect global diversity. Nonprofits are currently using sites like VolunteerMatch and Idealist for online recruitment but the document advocates developing open standards and sharing listings across platforms to better scale volunteer matching.
Aging in place: Broadband Boot Camp breakout 2016WI Broadband
This document provides information about resources for older adults and caregivers in Wisconsin, including the Wisconsin Aging Network, county and tribal aging offices, Aging and Disability Resource Centers, advocacy organizations, and programs like Sip and Swipe Cafes and ElderTree. It summarizes the benefits of technology programs in reducing isolation and depression in older adults and connecting them to services, family, and each other through websites, classes, and peer support networks. Contact information is provided for several representatives and organizations implementing these programs.
This document is the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Manual. It provides guidance for lifeguards on their responsibilities, facility safety, surveillance techniques, water rescue skills, first aid, and caring for injuries. The manual emphasizes the importance of lifeguards receiving proper and effective training to recognize and respond to emergencies. It also stresses that lifeguards must maintain their skills through ongoing training to work safely and effectively as part of a lifeguard team.
Yo No Hablo Español: Bringing Your Established Program to Spanish-speaking Co...Jennifer Wilson
How do you reach Spanish-speaking communities when your first language is English? In this presentation participants will learn how The Private Well Class program adapted their unregulated drinking water curriculum to build trust with a Spanish-speaking audience. The presentation will explore some of the tricky questions the team faced as a well-established program without a native speaker on staff.
This document discusses how social media can be used as a tool for policy change. It provides an overview of popular social media channels like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, blogs and YouTube and how each can be used to further the American Cancer Society's mission. Specific tactics covered include creating organizational pages and profiles, sharing engaging content, using hashtags and links to direct traffic, livestreaming events, and publishing videos and podcasts. The role of volunteers in conducting local public relations and marketing through social media is also addressed.
KAC Media is a new nonprofit division of JSTV launched to serve 1.5 and 2nd generation Korean Americans through online and television media. Within months, KAC Media has launched an interactive website and original programming. A fundraising banquet will be held in November to commission KAC Media as an independent nonprofit and further its mission of spreading God's message to young Korean Americans through creative media.
One of the national standards of practice for healthcare interpreters that is often misunderstood is impartiality. It’s important for students as well as experienced interpreters to understand that at times they will be requested to interpret in situations about which they may have internal conflicts. Claiming a conflict of interest in these cases is not the ideal solution, as it might decrease language access. One area in which many interpreters have very limited knowledge and experience but may have very strong personal feelings is patients who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, asexual, or those who consider themselves queer. These sessions are more challenging than they need to be if interpreters do not evaluate their own biases with regard to LGBTQIA people and do not have the appropriate knowledge and vocabulary to impartially assist this unique group of patients. Additionally, LGBTQIA individuals face significant barriers in accessing health care that are heightened when that person is also limited English proficient (LEP). This training will provide trainers a framework for incorporating LGBTQIA issues in interpreting training, including respectful vocabulary that will allow patients and their family members to feel comfortable in opening up to their healthcare provider, regardless of the situation.
This document summarizes a MOOC called Dying2Learn created by CareSearch to improve understanding of death and dying in Australia. The 4-module MOOC covered topics like societal attitudes, representations of death in art/media, the role of medicine, and digital legacies. Over 600 people participated, forming online communities. Products included word clouds of feelings about death, posters promoting "deathwise" messages, and a document sharing resources. The MOOC was successful in starting conversations and empowering participants to discuss death. CareSearch plans to run the MOOC again and continue the conversation through social media.
This document discusses how social media can benefit public health agencies (PHAs) and AIDS service organizations (ASOs). It defines social media and examines its global reach. It outlines the main benefits of social media for PHAs and ASOs, including driving awareness, fundraising, creating online communities, and sharing timely information. The document also discusses different types of social media tools for content creation, content sharing, and networking. It provides examples of how to measure social media return on investment.
The document discusses how breast cancer patients use the internet to find medical information about their diagnosis and treatment. It provides statistics showing that internet searches for breast cancer information have greatly increased in recent years. It also discusses a study that found that while books and videos are commonly used soon after diagnosis, the internet becomes the most frequently cited source of information for patients even after treatment. The document directs patients to a list of trusted online resources for breast cancer compiled by the expert panelists.
Coping and Caring With Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia: Your Action Group In...Rotary International
This document discusses Alzheimer's disease and dementia. It provides statistics on the increasing prevalence and projected future impact of Alzheimer's disease. It discusses the burden on individuals, families, healthcare systems, and economies. The document outlines initiatives to make dementia a global health priority and increase awareness and funding for research toward treatment and prevention. It promotes lifestyle behaviors to potentially reduce risk and delay onset of Alzheimer's disease.
The document describes how Care Groups were utilized to combat the Ebola outbreak in Liberia. It provides background on the Liberian Agricultural Upgrading Nutrition and Child Health (LAUNCH) program and how Care Groups were the primary platform used to achieve reduced chronic malnutrition objectives. Initially, Care Groups conducted basic Ebola awareness focusing on preparing dead bodies, avoiding bush meat, no touching, and hand washing. As the outbreak grew, Care Groups continued meeting normally and discussing Ebola prevention messages. LAUNCH became involved in the national Ebola task force, providing support to health worker training.
#Caring4NHSPeople - virtual wellbeing session 24 June 2020NHS Horizons
The document summarizes an upcoming virtual community meeting on June 24th celebrating Virtual Pride and supporting the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ people during and beyond COVID-19. The meeting will include introductions from participants, an update on the national wellbeing support offer, a discussion on the hidden impacts of COVID-19 on LGBTQ+ communities, perspectives from LGBTQ+ network leads, a conversation with guests, and a call to action. Attendees are encouraged to get involved in upcoming NHS Virtual Pride events and resources to support LGBTQ+ staff during this time are provided.
He began by conducting daily study sessions in his living room with a handful of family members and friends, which over time expanded to a large teaching class catering to dozens of families.
Looking to kick start your physical activity? Hoping to learn about how body movement can be a huge benefit for CRC patients and survivors? Curious about Climb for a Cure? Join this interactive webinar featuring Karia Coleman, MSK, personal trainer and athletic strength coach, and Fight CRC advocates as they discuss the importance, challenges, and joys of physical activity.
The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association (SCAA) aims to eliminate unnecessary deaths from sudden cardiac arrest by 2020. It estimates sudden cardiac arrest claims 325,000 lives annually in the U.S. The SCAA provides resources and support for survivors, educates the public on cardiac arrest through various programs, and advocates for policies that increase access to AEDs and improve treatment of cardiac arrest. It connects survivors through Inspire, an online community, and its 50 chapters across the country.
This document provides an overview and instructions for the American Red Cross Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Handbook. It describes that the handbook is intended to teach emergency care procedures consistent with international resuscitation guidelines and American Heart Association recommendations. It acknowledges contributions from the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council, made up of medical experts, who provided guidance. It also notes that the care steps are consistent with 2010 international resuscitation consensus recommendations and guidelines.
The document proposes an "open source national service" model using web 2.0 technologies to connect volunteers with nonprofit organizations more effectively. It envisions a system where training resources, courses, and media are mostly user-generated and reflect global diversity. Nonprofits are currently using sites like VolunteerMatch and Idealist for online recruitment but the document advocates developing open standards and sharing listings across platforms to better scale volunteer matching.
Aging in place: Broadband Boot Camp breakout 2016WI Broadband
This document provides information about resources for older adults and caregivers in Wisconsin, including the Wisconsin Aging Network, county and tribal aging offices, Aging and Disability Resource Centers, advocacy organizations, and programs like Sip and Swipe Cafes and ElderTree. It summarizes the benefits of technology programs in reducing isolation and depression in older adults and connecting them to services, family, and each other through websites, classes, and peer support networks. Contact information is provided for several representatives and organizations implementing these programs.
This document is the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Manual. It provides guidance for lifeguards on their responsibilities, facility safety, surveillance techniques, water rescue skills, first aid, and caring for injuries. The manual emphasizes the importance of lifeguards receiving proper and effective training to recognize and respond to emergencies. It also stresses that lifeguards must maintain their skills through ongoing training to work safely and effectively as part of a lifeguard team.
Yo No Hablo Español: Bringing Your Established Program to Spanish-speaking Co...Jennifer Wilson
How do you reach Spanish-speaking communities when your first language is English? In this presentation participants will learn how The Private Well Class program adapted their unregulated drinking water curriculum to build trust with a Spanish-speaking audience. The presentation will explore some of the tricky questions the team faced as a well-established program without a native speaker on staff.
This document discusses how social media can be used as a tool for policy change. It provides an overview of popular social media channels like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, blogs and YouTube and how each can be used to further the American Cancer Society's mission. Specific tactics covered include creating organizational pages and profiles, sharing engaging content, using hashtags and links to direct traffic, livestreaming events, and publishing videos and podcasts. The role of volunteers in conducting local public relations and marketing through social media is also addressed.
KAC Media is a new nonprofit division of JSTV launched to serve 1.5 and 2nd generation Korean Americans through online and television media. Within months, KAC Media has launched an interactive website and original programming. A fundraising banquet will be held in November to commission KAC Media as an independent nonprofit and further its mission of spreading God's message to young Korean Americans through creative media.
One of the national standards of practice for healthcare interpreters that is often misunderstood is impartiality. It’s important for students as well as experienced interpreters to understand that at times they will be requested to interpret in situations about which they may have internal conflicts. Claiming a conflict of interest in these cases is not the ideal solution, as it might decrease language access. One area in which many interpreters have very limited knowledge and experience but may have very strong personal feelings is patients who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, asexual, or those who consider themselves queer. These sessions are more challenging than they need to be if interpreters do not evaluate their own biases with regard to LGBTQIA people and do not have the appropriate knowledge and vocabulary to impartially assist this unique group of patients. Additionally, LGBTQIA individuals face significant barriers in accessing health care that are heightened when that person is also limited English proficient (LEP). This training will provide trainers a framework for incorporating LGBTQIA issues in interpreting training, including respectful vocabulary that will allow patients and their family members to feel comfortable in opening up to their healthcare provider, regardless of the situation.
This document summarizes a MOOC called Dying2Learn created by CareSearch to improve understanding of death and dying in Australia. The 4-module MOOC covered topics like societal attitudes, representations of death in art/media, the role of medicine, and digital legacies. Over 600 people participated, forming online communities. Products included word clouds of feelings about death, posters promoting "deathwise" messages, and a document sharing resources. The MOOC was successful in starting conversations and empowering participants to discuss death. CareSearch plans to run the MOOC again and continue the conversation through social media.
This document discusses how social media can benefit public health agencies (PHAs) and AIDS service organizations (ASOs). It defines social media and examines its global reach. It outlines the main benefits of social media for PHAs and ASOs, including driving awareness, fundraising, creating online communities, and sharing timely information. The document also discusses different types of social media tools for content creation, content sharing, and networking. It provides examples of how to measure social media return on investment.
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a simplified look into the mechanisms involved in the regulation of respiration:
Learning objectives:
1. Describe the organisation of respiratory center
2. Describe the nervous control of inspiration and respiratory rhythm
3. Describe the functions of the dorsal and respiratory groups of neurons
4. Describe the influences of the Pneumotaxic and Apneustic centers
5. Explain the role of Hering-Breur inflation reflex in regulation of inspiration
6. Explain the role of central chemoreceptors in regulation of respiration
7. Explain the role of peripheral chemoreceptors in regulation of respiration
8. Explain the regulation of respiration during exercise
9. Integrate the respiratory regulatory mechanisms
10. Describe the Cheyne-Stokes breathing
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 42, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 36, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 13, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
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share - Lions, tigers, AI and health misinformation, oh my!.pptxTina Purnat
• Pitfalls and pivots needed to use AI effectively in public health
• Evidence-based strategies to address health misinformation effectively
• Building trust with communities online and offline
• Equipping health professionals to address questions, concerns and health misinformation
• Assessing risk and mitigating harm from adverse health narratives in communities, health workforce and health system
One health condition that is becoming more common day by day is diabetes.
According to research conducted by the National Family Health Survey of India, diabetic cases show a projection which might increase to 10.4% by 2030.
5. Our Goal:
• To reach out to individuals and groups
across Canada contemplating, developing
or operating support groups for individuals
and families affected by stroke, and to
provide these individuals and groups with
the required resources and tools.
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8. LifeAfterStroke.ca
Site was developed with 3 key elements
in mind:
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2. Accessibility
3. Community
10. RESOURCES
Getting On With Life After Stroke Vol. 1
Getting On With Life After Stroke Vol. 2
A Family Guide to Pediatric Stroke
A Patient’s Guide to Canadian Best
Practice Recommendations for Stroke
Care
A Resource Guide for Community-
Based Stroke Support Groups in
Canada
Stroke Support Group Toolkit
All free for download, printing
and distribution.
11. STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
TOOLKIT
TOOLS AND RESOURCES
Sample Agenda Guide
Session Plans Guide
Evaluation Forms
Feedback Forms
Venue Checklists
Sample Media Release
Fact Sheets
One of Canada’s Networks of Centres of Excellence+100 of Canada’s leading scientists and clinicians from 24 universities coast to coast. Headquartered at the University of Ottawa, also Includes partners from industry, the non-profit sector, provincial and federal governments. The Network’s Mandate is toReduce the physical, social and economic impact of stroke on the lives of individual Canadians and on society as a whole.MY NAME IS LORI BARRON. I AM THE ONLINE COMMUNITIES MANAGER FOR THE CANADIAN STROKE NETWORK, AND THIS IS LIFE AFTER STROKE.
WHEN WE SET OUT TO DEVELOP LIFE AFTER STROKE We recognized that there were gaps across the country and unmet needs when it came to access to common tools needed to establish a strong community of stroke recovery groups across the country.
WHEN WE SET OUT TO DEVELOP LIFE AFTER STROKE We recognized that there were gaps across the country and unmet needs when it came to access to common tools needed to establish a strong community of stroke recovery groups across the country.
Ottawa is very lucky to have an organization like the Stroke Survivors Association, but there are a lot of cities and communities around the country are not so lucky.We wanted to make it possible for people to have access to the same information and resources needed to start up an stroke support group - regardless of where they live in the country.
Based on the the Network’s Getting on with the rest of your life after stroke handbook, LifeAfterStroke.ca picks up where the booklet leaves off, expanding on the information, ideas and tools in those books.
The CSN provides electronic copies of all of our resources on the website so that anyone can download them, print them, and make as many copies as they want.
We also provide contact information so that individuals or stroke support groups can contact us and ask for printed copies. Because different groups may have different financial resources, we want to make it as easy as possible for anyone to have access to the resources. One Resource that is especially important for stroke groups is the Stroke Support Group Toolkit.
The Stroke Support Group toolkit provides a step-by-step guide to setting up your own stroke support group, and has a Tools & Resources section at the end that has a number of documents that ALL groups should have. These forms are also available on the website to download in PDF format. That way, if a group wants to download them to print and use in their meetings they can do so.We have also provided copies of the documents in Word format. We wanted to do this so that each group can customize them to fit with their individual groups. If they want to change some questions they can go ahead and do so; and if they want to add their own logo and contact information, they can go ahead and do that without having to start from scratch to build their own forms.We provide contact information throughout the document, and on the website so that anyone can contact us if they have questions about the forms, or if they need a hand with customizing their own.
Actually, since we can’t get out to every location in the country to explain the features of this website to people, the presentation that I am giving today will be made available on the website in the coming days so that groups elsewhere can download it or watch it online.
The second element that was extremely important to us when developing this site was accessibility.Understanding that stroke patients have various needs when it comes to accessibility, we incorporated a number of elements to help with the site’s use.
The colours were specifically chosen to provide maximum contrast without being to overpowering on the eyes.The website is 100% bilingual so the information is accessible to English and French speaking Canadians.The font size can be adjusted to any size to ensure that the text is legible for anyone who might have trouble reading small print.And the next piece is something that we are really excited about.
eSSENTIAL Accessibility™ helps people with disabilities USE THE INTERNET. I can’t get into a lot of detail without Internet access, but in a nutshell, eSSENTIAL Accessibility is a licensed software that we have paid to have incorporated into our website. By having US pay for the software license we are allowing ANYONE to download the essential accessibility software free of charge and use to view, read, and navigate our website. But that’s not all! Once you have essential accessibility on your computer you can use it on ANY website.Once installed on your computer, Essential Accessibility can be customized to suit your individual needs, and you can then use it to increase the size of the page, Read the web content out loud to you instead of you having to read it you can set it to navigate the page by head movement By voice command, and so on.It’s a really great resource that I recommend to anyone who might have trouble using a mouse, or focusing on written text for an extended period of time; and it’s an organization that we are really proud to have partnered with.
The 3rd element to the Life After Stroke website is just now in the process of becoming reality, and it is why I am here today talking to you.It’s great to have a website, have plenty of resources, but there is one key piece that will make LifeAfterStroke a truly valuable resource for Canadians from coast to coast: and that is COMMUNITY.We will be building an online community members’ forum for people to join, share information, and discuss issues with other people interested in stroke.
And if Discussion Forums are not your cup of tea, we have also created a facebook page. If you are on Facebook we would be absolutely honoured to have you “like” our page and take part in discussion with other members. If you have a great resource to share, go ahead and post it there!If you have a question that you would like answered, post it. Perhaps someone else has dealt with the same thing, and has an answer for you.We’d love to help you get the word out in promoting events that you might be holding. If so, post the event information, and we’ll share it on our other sites!We really want to make Life After Stroke a living community for anyone who has been touched by stroke, and we can’t do it without people just like you.