The Ontario Rett Syndrome Association (O.R.S.A.) is closely monitoring the development of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), that has spread quickly to other countries and into our communities, which is associated with respiratory illness. The World Health Organization has now declared this a Pandemic.
Ontario’s chief medical officer now recommends the immediate suspension of all gatherings over 250 people because of the risks of COVID-19. Thus, O.R.S.A. has decided to postpone the conference planned for May 2020. Individuals with Rett syndrome are often susceptible to complications from respiratory illness and many of the speakers work at hospitals and other health care organizations that have travel restrictions in place or are considering them.
O.R.S.A. exists to ensure that children and adults with Rett Syndrome are enabled to achieve their full potential and enjoy the highest quality of life within their community. During this extraordinary time, we will continue our mission in ways that do not add unnecessary risk.
- The conference planned for May 22 – 24 in London, Ontario has been postponed.
- An announcement will be sent by email and posted on our website and social media if/when a new date has been confirmed.
- Refunds will be issued for all conference passes.
- O.R.S.A. will explore alternative means of providing information especially as related to the impact of COVID-19 on the Rett syndrome population.
We are available to answer any questions or concerns and will be sending you further updates as they become available.
2020 Conference Postponed Due to COVID-19
Last Updated: 09/13/2020 by Bryan Higgins
The Ontario Rett Syndrome Association (O.R.S.A.) is closely monitoring the development of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), that has spread quickly to other countries and into our communities, which is associated with respiratory illness. The World Health Organization has now declared this a Pandemic.
Ontario’s chief medical officer now recommends the immediate suspension of all gatherings over 250 people because of the risks of COVID-19. Thus, O.R.S.A. has decided to postpone the conference planned for May 2020. Individuals with Rett syndrome are often susceptible to complications from respiratory illness and many of the speakers work at hospitals and other health care organizations that have travel restrictions in place or are considering them.
O.R.S.A. exists to ensure that children and adults with Rett Syndrome are enabled to achieve their full potential and enjoy the highest quality of life within their community. During this extraordinary time, we will continue our mission in ways that do not add unnecessary risk.
We are available to answer any questions or concerns and will be sending you further updates as they become available.
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