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Bridgewater (NJ) Marriott Hotel.  Keynote speaker Frederick M. Maynard, MD will present "Strategies for Maintaining Health & Wellness among Polio Survivors.” Two back-to-back workshops (swallowing and travel) are planned. Accessible overnight accommodations at the hotel will be available. Registration information can be obtained by visiting www.pnnj.org or calling 201-845-6860.See More

Just in case you hadn't heard.....Jacquelin Perry, surgeon who helped polio patients and analyzed the human gait, dies…See More

On “Antiques Roadshow,” Mary Garrett brought in a collection of celebrity photographs and autographs she had collected as a child. Mary, now in her 60s, served as the March of Dimes poster-child in 1955, when she suffered from polio She traveled the country to raise awareness for the cause. Mary’s collection included pictures with Grace Kelly and President Eisenhower, and even an Elvis Presley autograph. All together, they were valued at $4,000 to $5,000.There is also a photo gallery of her…See More

Abilities Expo is the trusted source where people with disabilities, their families, seniors, vets, caregivers and healthcare professionals gain knowledge and empowerment (and have a little fun!). For more than 30 years, Abilities Expo has also provided an excellent forum for companies with disability products and services to reach out and enhance the lives of this Community.See More

“I believe this is one of about 25 iron lungs still in use in the United States, and the only one in Maine,” Stubbs said from within the tank in a recent interview, a touch of pride in his voice. Although he can breathe on his own — and does, during the day — he sleeps in the lung at night and lets it do the hard work for him. …See More

This is an annual event sponsored by <a href="http://post-polio.org">post-polio.org</a> This year they are focusing on "accessibility in places of worship". Here's a blurb on their website: As Post-Polio Health International embarks on its fifth WE’RE STILL HERE! week, October 9-15, 2011, remember that part of the aim is to spread the word that polio survivors, even as we age, can help ourselves and others. That is why each year we pick a focus that encourages action and makes the…See More

SurfAir at Marcoola, Queensland, Australia. For registration information, contact office@polioaustralia.org.auSee More

Hi everyone,As we head in to Mother's Day weekend, I wanted to link to a new story submitted to PolioToday.org  by Kurt Sipolski called "The Story of Iris", a warm tribute to his mother.  http://poliotoday.org/?p=817 If you are interested in submitting your story to PolioToday.org, feel free to email the text to poliotoday@salk.edu.  If you prefer to videotape yourself, send an email and we will send you a small "Flip" video camera…See More

Conference features Stuart A. Hirsch, M.D. speaking on polio and post-polio medical issues, followed by questions from the audience. The Polio Network of New Jersey (PNNJ) and its local chapters make up an organization for concerned polio survivors, family members, and friends as well as health care professionals. PNNJ is a non-profit New Jersey organization governed by a board of directors composed of polio survivors.See More