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Objectives
- To advocate for the rights and interests of those affected by polio.
- Raise awareness and educate the public and the medical community about polio and post-polio syndrome (PPS).
- Ensure access to care and services provided by the health care system.
- To support people affected by polio and develop strategies to improve their quality of life.
- To encourage and support research into the treatment of post-polio syndrome and its impact on the daily lives of those affected.
- Develop partnerships with various organizations.
Mission
The mission of the Polio Quebec Association is to help people suffering from polio and post-polio syndrome. In this perspective, Polio Quebec aims to be the best source of help for these people.
Services
Polio Quebec offers different services:
Information: Information brochures on post-polio syndrome.
Communication: Publication of the newsletter Folio Polio, distribution of the electronic newsletter Flash-Info-Rapide, Website, Facebook, X's feed (formerly Twitter).
Reference: Post-polio clinic, government services, other agencies.
Support for the consolidation of members who want to share ways to improve their lifestyle.
Target audience
- Who have had polio or suffer from Post-Polio Syndrome (PPS).
- Who know a relative or friend with polio or its sequelae.
- Who want information about polio and PPS.
- Who contribute to the defense of the rights of people affected by Polio and PPS.
- Who belong to other disability Partner Associations and can use our help and support.
Board of Directors
The smooth running of the Polio Quebec Association is made possible by the joint efforts of many people.
Polio Quebec is managed by a Board of Directors composed of volunteers, members of Polio Quebec. Nine (9) are elected by the General Assembly and one (1) is co-opted by the Board of Directors.
The members of the current Board of Directors are:
Mona Arsenault
President
Monique Vigneault
Vice-President
Danielle Minville
Board Director
Adriana Venturini
Secretary
Azeddine Sahnoun
Treasurer
Inna Giménez
Member of the Board
Nicole Gagliardi
Member of the Board
Francine Charland
Member of the Board
Medical Advisors
The Association benefits from the constant support of a resource from the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital who acts as a medical advisor to the Board of Directors, without being a member. Since 1998, Dr. Daria Trojan has shared her expertise with us and maintains our connection to the Post-Polio Clinic team. In 2014, Ann Robinson stepped down from the board to take on the role of the second medical advisor.
