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PeerWeb Info Sessions
What is PeerWeb Info?
The PeerWeb Info is a video-conferencing system the SCI BC Peer Program uses to allow people across BC to participate in monthly education/information sessions held at in our main office in Vancouver with video-conferencing connections to homes all across the province. Participants can listen and watch guest presenters, as well as type questions relating to living with a spinal cord injury.
What topics does PeerWeb Info cover?
PeerWeb Info topics include spinal cord injury research, nutrition, secondary health complications such as bowel and bladder management, sexual health, physical activity, accessible travel and skin care. See the below table for the 2012 PeerWeb Info schedule.
| When? | Topic |
|---|---|
| January 19, 2012 | Travel 1: Cruising Tales- Why should we go on a cruise? |
| February 16, 2012 | Nutrition and Exercise: Eating to exercises? |
| March 15, 2012 |
Nutrition and Exercise: Liquid energy! |
| April 19, 2012 |
Travel 2: Adventure Tourism |
| May 17, 2012 |
Syrinx: A What? |
| June 21, 2012 | Stem cell 1: What’s all the fuss? |
| August 16, 2012 | Travel 3: Vacation Tales –The art of Relaxation |
| September 20, 2012 | Stem cell 2: What is the position of Canadian researchers? |
| October 18, 2012 | Spasticity and Botox: It’s not just for wrinkles |
| November 15, 2012 | Stem cell 3: Stories of Personal Experience |
Who can attend?
The sessions are open to anyone with an interest in learning about spinal cord related topics or other mobility disability related issues.
How can I participate?
1. Click on the link provided above. It’s that simple.
2. Greater Vancouver, Victoria and Prince George participants can attend the session in person at our local office.
3. Wait for the connection to be established to view and hear the session (audio headphones will provide the clearest sound)
4. Type in your questions and comments in the chat box
Adobe Connect Webinar
We are now offering the session live via Adobe Connect web conferencing webinar solutions.
Adobe Connect is a web conferencing solution for those that cannot attend the information session at one of the sites.
- Connect via your computer through the link provided
- Connect via your mobile device using Adobe Connect Mobile
- View session and access documents at a later date:
For more information on the Adobe Connect video conferencing software visit the Adobe website.
If you are interested in attending or have questions about the Telehealth sessions please contact us at peers@sci-bc.ca.
Can I make suggestions on possible future topics?
If you have any suggestions for future Telehealth topics email us at peers@sci-bc.ca.
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