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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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  ams/CE/Pages/ApplyNow.aspx ams/CE/Pages/ApplyNow.aspx

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

creating a society inclusive of people with physical disabilities Videos Conductive Education on Global Maritimes Conductive Education on Global TV CE - Changing Little Lives

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.”