Venue:  
Humber College, Toronto North Campus
205 Humber College Boulevard
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9W 5L7

Don’t miss out on the early bird pricing for Canada IDDSI Festival 2024!
Register before September 27^th to secure your spot:

	Early Bird	Regular (after Sept 28)
IDDSI Festival Full Pass (Festival + Masterclass Workshop)	$225 + HST	$300 + HST
IDDSI Festival Only	$130 + HST	$175 + HST
IDDSI Masterclass Workshop Only	$140 + HST	$185 + HST
IDDSI Social & Networking Event	$40 + HST	$60 + HST

See all the details in our printable brochure here 

Meet our Keynote Speakers  

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New in 2024!  Pre-Event “Master Class” Sessions

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
1:00pm - 4:30pm (Refreshment Break Included)
Cost:  $140.00 per person
 

These workshops are intended to enhance your IDDSI knowledge and skills in your area of expertise. Before registering for a session, please review the target audience to ensure the workshop aligns with your expectations.

CHOOSE ONE of the following 3 options: 
 
Advanced Workshop Option #1:   IDDSI Implementation:  Essential Tools and Resources
Audience: IDDSI Team Leads (maximum 50 registrants)

Learning Objectives:  

• Identify key tasks of the IDDSI implementation process.
• Identify tools and resources that are essential for a successful IDDSI implementation.
• Recognize opportunities to build efficiencies into the process.
• Create networks with other IDDSI Team Leads.

Advanced Workshop Option #2:  A Culinary Exploration of IDDSI in Healthcare Food Services
Audience: Culinary/Food Service Team Members (maximum 25 registrants)

Learning Objectives: 

• Understand culinary descriptors for each IDDSI level.
• Experience hands on, lab-based learning of IDDSI-friendly culinary techniques.
• Troubleshooting during the meal delivery and service process
• Create networks with other Culinarians.

Advanced Workshop Option #3:  Integrating IDDSI Into Clinical Practice
Audience: Clinicians (e.g., OT, RD, SLP) (maximum 50 registrants)

Learning Objectives: 

• Conceptualize how IDDSI impacts clinical assessment and dysphagia management.
• Learn how to balance quality of life and safety within the context of IDDSI.
• Understand how nomenclature and diet definitions support care transitions.
• Identify IDDSI-friendly changes that can be immediately implemented into clinical practice.
• Create networks with other Clinicians.

New in 2024!

Pre-Event “IDDSI Festival Social & Networking Event”
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
4:30pm – 6:00pm
Cost:  $40.00 per person (Includes Refreshments and Cash Bar)

Connect with colleagues while savoring some IDDSI-friendly recipes and beverages.

IDDSI Festival Event
8:30am – 4:00pm
Cost:  $130.00 per person (Includes Lunch & Refreshments)

Program Overview:

• Welcome and Introductions:  Canada IDDSI Reference Group. 

• Understanding the Patient and Caregiver Experience:  A Day in the Life with Dysphagia 

• Keynote Speaker: Parmis Gourdarzi-Malayeri (B.L.P. Law)

Topic:  Advocacy, autonomy, and choice in dysphagia. 

• IDDSI Quick Fire Sessions with the Experts 

1. Food Services:  Marianne Katusin, Director Support Services at Halton Healthcare, CSNM Member

2. Industry:  Declan Henderson, RD at Apetito/HFS

3. Transition Story: Khashayar Amirhosseini, RD and Natalie Noar, RD from Seniors Services and Long Term Care at the City of Toronto 

• Championing IDDSI Together – Quick Fire “Q & A” Session 

• Vendor Fair - Vendors will feature IDDSI-friendly samplings.  There will be competitions, draws, prizes, prizes, prizes!!! 

• Closing Remarks and Prizes

IDDSI Festival Full Pass

Get the best value for your learning.  Attend all three events on October 22 & 23, 2024
Cost: $225.00 per person
 

We look forward to seeing you in Toronto!