Power Point Presentations
Learn proper nutrition and accessible exercise for people who have Cerebral Palsy
A presentation by
Laura Misciagna,
Paralympic Athlete and Coach.
Laura is a firm believer in the benefits
of exercise and a healthy lifestyle,
no matter your level of physical ability.
Click here to read the transcript from her presentation from April 18th, 2012
63rd OFCP Annual Conference presentations:
Mental Health Services for People With Cerebral Palsy By Dr. Howard Marcovitch
The search for mental health services for people with cerebral palsy can be long and complicated. This presentation will share one such journey and will consider the implications. Dr. Marcovitch currently is an OFCP Board Member and is chairman of the OFCP Medical Committee. He is a Psychologist and has his own practice in Toronto - Marcovitch & Associates.
Attitude is Everything By Dave Copeland
Dave inspires and motivates everyone he meets with his determination to live a full and productive life. Dave has spoken to students and teachers about growing up with a disability and how he overcame the challenges and obstacles that faced him. To learn more about Dave and the presentations he gives visit his website: www.davecopland.ca
Let's Show Respect By Paul Meyers
Paul hopes that through this presentation the conference participants will be able to reflect on what respect means to them and to understand that whatever differences we do have, we all have a responsibility to value each others lives.
Educaton in Ontario for those with Cerebral Palsy by Shirley McNaughton
This presentation provides a brief overview of the educational opportunities available for students with cerebral palsy in Ontario. It was previously shown at a web-conference with the Cerebral Palsy Association of Finland in March of 2010. Shirley McNaughton has provided leadership in the development and application of Blissymbolics for persons with cerebral palsy since 1972 and served as the founding president of the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC), 1984-1986.