VISION QUEST 2010 TORONTO: Youth Program
For 12 to 25 year olds with RP
Teens can learn, have fun and make friends!
Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, 255 Front St. (map)
Chair: Dr. Elise Heon, Ophthalmologist-in-Chief, The Hospital for Sick Children
REGISTER ONLINE NOW - SEATS ARE LIMITED!
Tickets are $25 for the first youth and $10 for each additional family member.
| 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. |
Registration |
| 9:00 - 9:05 a.m. |
Welcome from Dr. Elise Héon, Ophthalmologist-in-Chief, The Hospital for Sick Children |
| 9:05 - 9:15 a.m. |
WHO You Know Makes a Difference: Roundtable Introductions Alissa Ulster, Social Worker, The Hospital for Sick Children Have you ever felt like others don’t understand what you’re going through, or understand how you feel? This session will be a refreshing change. Meet others living with vision loss who can relate and share experiences. Come make new friends from across Canada! |
| 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. |
Championing for Your Needs Successfully Alissa Ulster, Social Worker, The Hospital for Sick Children School, work, and social life can be difficult at times when you’re losing your sight – but you can make it much easier on yourself. This session gives you tips on how to get what you need from schools, employers, and friends and family. This knowledge will help you open doors to new opportunities. A Look on the Bright Side (Panel Discussion) Moderator – Alissa Ulster, Social Worker, The Hospital for Sick Children Panel Guests to be announced. The panelists will be young adults and professionals living with vision loss and will share stories of how they overcame challenges, in school and at work, to achieve and succeed. Will include a Q&A discussion with panel and Alissa Ulster. |
| 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. | Refreshments, snacks and hanging out with friends, opportunity to mix and mingle with each other, panelists, and Dr. Héon. |
| 10:45 - 11:30 a.m. |
Research Bites Dr. Elise Héon, Ophthalmologist-in-Chief, The Hospital for Sick Children Find out what’s happening in the world of research and what it means to you, Dr. Héon will give a brief overview of RP and research and answer your questions. |
| 11:30 - 12:15 a.m. |
Technology: How it can make your life easier Tracy McNamee, Humanware Whether it’s for school, fun or work – technology is quickly become everyone’s best friend. This is especially true if your vision is impaired. This session allows you to participate in live demonstrations in the latest technology available for you at any stage in your changing eyes. |
| 12:15 - 12:30 a.m. |
Closing remarks – Ann Morrison, Director of Philanthropy, FFB |
VISION QUEST 2010 TORONTO: AMD Conference
Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, 255 Front St. (map)
Chair: Dr. Peter Kertes, Retina Specialist, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
REGISTER ONLINE NOW - SEATS ARE LIMITED!
Tickets are $20 per person before September 24, 2010 and $30 thereafter.
| 1:30 - 2:00 p.m. |
Registration |
| 2:00 - 2:10 p.m. |
Opening Ceremonies – Sharon Colle, CEO and President, FFB Speaker Introductions – Dr. Peter Kertes, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre |
| 2:10 - 2:50 p.m. |
What’s New in AMD Research Dr. Peter Kertes, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre An overview of the current and emerging treatments for wet and dry age-related macular degeneration. |
| 2:50 - 3:30 p.m. |
Seeing the Light: Living with AMD Sue Marsh-Woods, Service Manager, Toronto Region, CNIB Changes to your eye sight over time due to AMD can vary from scary to surreal to stressful. Learn new tips on how to help tackle these challenges and how family members can better support their loved ones living with vision loss. |
| 3:30 - 3:40 p.m. |
Break |
| 3:40 - 4:20 p.m. |
How Nutrition & Lifestyle Can Help Your Eyes Dr. Emily Chew, National Eye Institute Hear which nutrients can slow down age-related macular degeneration and how much you need. Learn how healthy eating and lifestyle changes can protect your vision. |
| 4:20 - 4:30 p.m. |
Closing Remarks – Ann Morrison, Director of Philanthropy, FFB |
Vision Quest programs and speakers subject to change.