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We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming NepalAbility cocktail party in support of rehabilitation in Nepal. Join us for a night of music and food surrounded by beautiful books in downtown Toronto.
Thursday, October 1st
6 – 8 pm
Ben McNally Books
366 Bay St.
(just south of Richmond)
Tickets $100 (Including $70 Tax Receipt)
PWYC minimum $30
For tickets and information please contact Sylvia at 416 59- REHAB x 6948 haycock.sylvia@torontorehab.on.ca |
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The need for rehabilitation for patients with disabilities in Nepal is great. Currently, there are fewer than 25 physiotherapists, and virtually no occupational therapists or speech language pathologists in the country. The primary focus of the scarce number of nurses and physicians in Nepal is acute care; there is little emphasis on helping people return to independant living following disease, injury or illness.
NepalAbility is a group of volunteer Canadian healthcare professionals dedicated to maximizing the quality of life of people in Nepal who are living with a disability.
Our mission is to support rehabilitation in Nepal by enhancing education, research and service amoung Nepali health care providers. Through ethical partnerships, we are dedicated to providing suport to Nepal that is both meaningful and sustainable.
Upcoming Visit
November 2009 - Team #5
Our fifth team to Nepal (and second team this year) involves some familiar faces including Angie Andreoli, (PT), Nora Cullen, (Physiatrist), Cathie Percival (SW), and Catriona Steele (SLP and scientist), along with her daughter Madeline. This team will build on the work of previous teams over the past four years, focusing on interprofessional prevention and management of neurological impairments. Our emphasis will be again at Tansen Mission Hospital and Green Pastures Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre. We will also be presenting a poster and podium abstract at the 8th Annual International Spinal Cord Injury Conference in Kathmandu. |
To Donate
Click here to support rehab in Nepal |
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