Epilepsy Treatments in Rett Syndrome
The International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF) invites you to this live RettEd session with a goal of educating families on an approach to the treatment of epilepsy in Rett syndrome

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.
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The International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF) invites you to this live RettEd session with a goal of educating families on an approach to the treatment of epilepsy in Rett syndrome
The SCAGO is excited to announce the October Learning for Life session “Sickle Cell Disease and Complications including Stroke” slated for Sat. October 26th! Attendees will leave the session with a rich knowledge of how to prevent complications of Sickle Cell Disease and improve their health outcomes.
Join the Canadian Rare Disease Network (CRDN) - Réseau Canadien des Maladies Rares - for a dynamic townhall to engage with thought leaders, experts, and the rare disease community as we explore and shape the future of rare disease care and research in Canada. This townhall will provide an overview of the CRDN and its […]
Travel the globe with the International Alliance Academies of Childhood Disability (IAACD) in a 24-hour VIRTUAL listening and sharing session to celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities! This year’s theme is “Families: Who Cares for Them?”. For the first time ever, Canada is represented in this event!
The Child Health Hub in Transition to Adult Healthcare is excited to be hosting the 2nd Transition to Adulthood Pop-Up event on December 2-3, 2023, at the beautiful Hyatt Regency in downtown Vancouver. This event aims to bring together youth, families, trainees, researchers, clinicians, and policy/decision makers to celebrate the best of what we are […]
The webinar will discuss the current recommendations on nutritional management among children suffering from acute kidney injury.
This webinar will explore how rare conditions shape and inform social and family relationships, drawing from the lived experience of affected individuals, caregivers and parents, and siblings. The outcome of the webinar will be a factsheet to help increase awareness about the impact of rare conditions on both social and family relationships, and how to […]
Calling all patient and family partners! Are you interested in attending a training session to learn about foundational patient engagement concepts, participate in skill-building activities, and network with other patient and family partners? Consider signing up for a free 3-hour virtual training session developed in collaboration by CIHI and the Patient Advisors Network (PAN).
Calling all patient and family partners! Are you interested in attending a training session to learn about foundational patient engagement concepts, participate in skill-building activities, and network with other patient and family partners? Consider signing up for a free 3-hour virtual training session developed in collaboration by CIHI and the Patient Advisors Network (PAN).
What do children with disabilities and their families need to thrive? A team of researchers, mothers, and children and youth with disabilities set out to answer this question by exploring their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Their mission? To uncover what supports and services — spanning healthcare, education, and community life — families need now and in […]
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