Caregiver Connextion
Join Jett Foundation’s monthly virtual support group for parents, family members or caregivers of females who have been diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy or are symptomatic carriers.
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Events
Welcome to our Events Calendar! Stay up-to-date with the latest happenings in the rare disease community in Canada and beyond. From webinar and conferences to workshops and other events, our calendar is your one-stop destination for all rare disease-related happenings. Explore upcoming events, mark your calendar, and join as we work together to make a difference in the lives of those affected by rare diseases.
Watch our walkthrough videos in English and French for guidance navigating the calendar HERE.
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Questions, Answered: Genetic Counselling & Autoinflammatory Diseases
Have you ever wondered what genetics counselling is, and how it works? As part of its new Questions, Answered series, the Canadian Autoinflammatory Network - Réseau Autoinflammatoire Canadien has invited Montreal Clinical Research Institute's […]
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Webinar: Rare Barometer survey on the impact of rare diseases on everyday life
On Wednesday 10 July, Rare Barometer, the global survey initiative of EURORDIS – Rare Diseases Europe, will launch a new survey on the impact of rare diseases on everyday life. The […]
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PRISMS Leads the Way To Support Those Living with Smith-Magenis Syndrome at 12th International Conference
Hyatt Regency Dallas Dallas, TX, United StatesPRISMS 12th International Conference is the largest conference specifically focused on Smith- Magenis Syndrome (SMS) in the world. The conference goal is to educate and share information about SMS while […]
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2024 Global Learning Conference
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe Ehlers-Danlos Society is delighted to welcome you to register for our 2024 Global Learning Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA! Ehlers-Danlos Society will be hosting this exciting hybrid event, both […]
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Cavernous Malformation Canada – 2024 Patient Conference
SickKids Hospital Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning 170 Elizabeth St Toronto, ON M5G 1E8, Canada, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaThis year our patient conference is ONE DAY ONLY, with optional activities happening Saturday. Keynote by Dr. Brent Derry, many expert presentations, and lunch with the scientists, as well as […]
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Platelet Disorder Support Association-ITP Conference 2024
The Westin Riverwalk San Antonio, TX, United StatesThis year, PDSA will host its 24th annual update on immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) for patients, caregivers and the medical community in San Antonio, Texas July 26-28. This year’s patient conference […]
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Showing Up 101
"Showing Up 101" is a gently guided, grief informed experience intended to share a language of loss, introduce frameworks for grieving and coping, and promote openness and connection for moving […]
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Prioritizing Disability Inclusion in Health Research
Join members of the CHILD-BRIGHT National Youth Advocacy Council on Aug. 19 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT as they explore the crucial importance of including people with disabilities in […]
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Exploring the Brain – Advocating for Your Child with Disabilities
Are you a parent, caregiver or educator looking for ways to best support a child or children with disabilities? Join panelists for this upcoming webinar! They’ll cover crucial topics to […]
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WHA Resolution on Rare Diseases Webinar
This year, Rare Diseases International has begun advocating for the World Health Assembly to have a Resolution on Rare Diseases in 2025, and we need your help to make it […]
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PxP 2024 Conference (For Patients, By Patients)
Standing for ‘For Patients, By Patients’, PxP 2024 is entirely led by an international team of patient and public partners and is a Patients Included™ event. Our purpose is to […]
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