OPWSA: Membership Information

Membership Info

Conference 2008

The Ontario Prader-Willi Association is a registered non-profit charity organization, established in 1982.

CHARITABLE #:
11906 8203 RR0001

Membership Information

The OPWSA is a non-profit registered charity which was established in 1982 by a small group of parents. Over the years we have grown and currently have a membership of 1,000 individuals with PWS, their families, friends and many concerned professionals.

Although our primary mandate is to serve the needs of Ontario, we provide information to members across Canada.

OPWSA provides a variety of essential programs to members across Ontario:

Counselling
Referral & Support
Medical information and resource linkage
Province-wide parent groups
Annual Conferences
Quarterly newsletters
Teaching Seminars
On-site case consultation
Client advocacy
Support of medical research

Family Membership: $25.00/year
Corporate/Professional Membership: $30.00/year

If you wish to become a member, please complete and print the form below. Mail form and cheque (payable to OPWSA) to:

Ontario Prader-Willi Syndrome Association
2788 Bathurst Street, Suite 303
Toronto, Ontario
M6B 3A3

Full Name:
Corporation:
Address:
City:
Prov./State:
Postal/Zip:
Country:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Name of Person with PWS:
Address (if different from above):
City:
Prov./State:
Postal/Zip:
Country:
Date of Birth (day/month/year):
I can be contacted by professionals doing research:	Yes or No
I can be contacted by other families:	Yes or No
My child's name can be included on the membership list:	Yes or No
I am interested in getting involved with OPWSA activities:	Yes or No

Family Membership: $25.00/yr OR Corporate/Professional Membership: $30.00/yr	$ OR $
Donation	$
TOTAL	$

Please help us to keep accurate records. By filling out the following form, you will help assist us in planning and advocating services. All information is kept confidential.
Medical Supports
Current medical conditions:
Current medications:
Pediatrician/Family Practitioner's Name:
Address:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Other Supports (List contact info: names, location, phone numbers etc.)
Psychologist/ Behaviour Services:
Residential Provider:
Respite Provider - Out of Home:
Case Management Provider:
Summer Programs:
Day/Work Programs:
Other (please specify):
Financial Support
ODSP: SSAH: Assistance for Children with Disabilities: ther: Please specify:
Do you/will you require residential placement for your family member within the next two years: Yes or No
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	This OPWSA website is intended to provide information only - not to diagnose or advocate particular treatment options. The diagnosis and treatment of Prader-Willi Syndrome should be made through a qualified medical professional. Thus, it is strongly urged that patients do not change treatment without first consulting their doctor.
	Web design courtesy of Jennifer Gignac. Site updated & maintained by OPWSA. 2006