International SIG
We are Canadian Physiatrists who through collaboration, education and direct action, aim to facilitate sustainable rehabilitation efforts and the empowerment of persons with disabilities everywhere.
- Chair: Dr. Sivakumar Gulasingam
Objectives
- Establish a national forum for communication and sharing of experiences, through the International Rehabilitation Hallway, http://rehabilitationhallway.com/forum
- Facilitate and encourage sustainable rehabilitation efforts, education and training in under-resourced areas
- Support empowerment and the rights of disabled persons everywhere
- Facilitate collaboration opportunities for Canadian health care workers and trainees to participate in international and related activities, including encouraging exchange programs
- Formalize solid working relationships with organizations with similar aims, including non-physician groups
- Compile all activities and collaborations of the SIG on the CAPM&R website.
Membership
Physiatrists, physiatry trainees, sponsored individuals (introduced to group by current member)
Opportunities
- Haiti - Healing Hands - contact Colleen O’Connell, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , www.tchh.org
- Kenya - Bethany Kids - contact Joy Wee, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , www.bethanykids.org
- Nepal - Nepal Ability - contact Nora Cullen, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , www.nepalability.org
Presentations
- Intercultural Continuing Professional Development - Lessons from Abroad, Joy Wee
59th Annual
- Scientific Meeting 9 June 2011 International Rehabilitation SIG - Joy Wee, Colleen O’Connell, facilitators
57th Annual Scientific Meeting 28 May 2009