Polio Québec Association
Record #:
QBC0456
Last Full Update:
09 Apr 2024
Organization Information
| Alternate name | Association Polio Québec |
Description and Services
| Description | Polio Quebec aims to : * Be the best possible source of help in Quebec for people affected by polio and the post-polio syndrome (PPS) * Help and advocate on behalf of these people * Foster public and medical awareness of all aspects of polio, including prevention * Encourage and support research into the treatment of PPS and its effects on daily life |
Address, Telephone, E-mail, Website, Location
| Address | 3500 boulevard Décarie, Suite 219A Montréal, QC H4A 3J5 |
| Office phone | 514-489-1143 |
| Toll free phone | 1-877-765-4672 (1-877-POLIO-QC) |
| association@polioquebec.org | |
| Social Media | Facebook: www.facebook.com/association.polio.quebec Twitter: https://twitter.com/polioquebec YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCDPTyHrnHUQ9AEf1H_anVqg |
| Website | www.polioquebec.org |
Contact Information
| Primary executive | Amitha Katta, Director |
Additional Information
| Heading Web | Advocacy Groups ; Entraide et soutien ; Physical Health |
| Accessibility | Fully accessible |
| Public transport | STM 24 |
| Languages | French ; English |
| Areas served | Québec (Province) |
| Eligibility | People who had polio or who suffer from post-polio syndrome (PPS) * People who have a relative or a friend affected by polio or its after-effects * People who want information on polio and PPS * People who wish to contribute to help and defend people affected by polio and PPS |
| Fees | Membership - $20 for 2024-2025 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri |
Subjects
| Categories | Disease/Disability Information ~ Poliomyelitis ; General Recreational Activities/Sports ~ Poliomyelitis ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Poliomyelitis |
| Subjects | Community educational agencies ; Polio ; Support groups ; Viral diseases |