Other Helpful Resources

Here are extra resources you can use or share with your group:

After Stroke Program (March of Dimes Canada): A website that provides information about programs accessible to Canadians affected by stroke. It includes programs on skill redevelopment, peer support, movement, speech, and communication, and more.
Your Stroke Journey (Heart and Stroke Canada): A 120-page resource that covers all parts of your stroke journey from understanding what happened, to the first weeks and moving forward into your new normal.
Guide for Stroke Recovery (Toronto Stroke Networks): A website that covers what to expect, taking your medications, managing changes, improving your overall health, and reducing your risk of another stroke.
Stroke Recovery (National Health Service UK): Understanding difficulties after stroke, including swallowing, driving, paralysis, mental health and more.
Life After Stroke (American Stroke Association): A 36-page resource about how to adapt to life after a stroke, including diagnosis, early treatment, and rehabilitation.
Peer Supporter Competencies (Peer Support Canada): A two-page list of competencies for peer support facilitators.
Guidelines for Practice and Training of Peer Support (Mental Health Commission of Canada): A 54-page toolkit that covers the guidelines for peer support and suggestions for training.
Planning Accessible Events (Accessibility Services Canada): A booklet with low-cost and no-cost things you can do to make your event more inclusive to people who live with disabilities.