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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 http://www.marchofdimes.ca/EN/progr
ams/CE/Pages/ApplyNow.aspx
creating a society inclusive of people with physical disabilities
Adult Wellness RetreatSaturday, May 16th to Monday, May 18th
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
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
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.”