Lymphedema Association of Ontario upcoming events

LAO VSG (November) (11 Nov 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Virtual Support Group

November 11th, 5:00 pm (EST) on ZOOM

TOPIC:
Compression and Garments

Please join us for our monthly virtual support group consisting of lymphedema patients and LAO volunteers. Our support groups are a great opportunity for you to share and discuss your personal lymphedema management skills, information, hopes, fears, successes and hardships, all in a safe space to facilitate support and growth.

Join us on the second Wednesday of every month!

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Basic Housekeeping:

Please keep yourself on mute to reduce background noise
There is typically a Q&A period at the end, so please save your questions for then
Feel free to use the chat feature to ask questions or raise your hand to talk
Please note that this session will not be recorded. We kindly ask that no screen captures, audio recordings, or video recordings be made during the presentation. This ensures a respectful and secure environment for all participants and speakers. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Disclaimer:
The content of this presentation is confidential and property of the presenters. It is not intended to be distributed to any third party without their consent. As such, please do not screenshot, record, or tape the contents of this meeting or the individuals in attendance.

The opinions expressed in the presentation are those of the presenter and not necessarily those of the LAO. Therefore, the LAO is not responsible for any content or information in the webinar. The LAO does not endorse any particular vendor product, company or personnel, and our webinars are for educational purposes only.

Please note that if a webinar is being recorded you are providing consent to be recorded. You may keep your camera off if you wish to do so.

Moreover, Information collected through polls or surveys may be addressed in future meetings and in meeting notes, that are available for other patients access. Through your attendance, you have consented for The Lymphedema Association of Ontario to use your first name only, for confidentiality purposes in note taking.

Raising Our Voices: Lymphedema Advocacy in Ontario (18 Nov 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Raising Our Voices:
Lymphedema Advocacy in Ontario
A free webinar in support of the lymphedema community

Nov 18, 2026 | 12:00 pm ET | Online via Zoom

Lymphedema is a chronic, lifelong condition that affects thousands of Ontarians, yet it remains under-recognized and under-funded. Many people living with lymphedema face significant out-of-pocket costs just to manage their symptoms. Change is possible, but it depends on informed, united voices.

Join us to explore where Ontario’s funding falls short and how patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers can work together for better care.

What we’ll cover:

Where funding falls short. ADP covers only part of the cost of compression garments, and its pricing often falls below the real cost of custom garments. OHIP does not cover essential treatments like manual lymphatic drainage and complex decongestive therapy, and bandaging supplies are often left out entirely. We’ll also discuss barriers such as wait times and limited access to trained therapists outside major centres.
The role of patients and caregivers. Learn how sharing your story, contacting your MPP, and joining awareness campaigns can influence decision-makers.
The role of healthcare providers. Discover how providers can document need, support early diagnosis, and add clinical credibility to policy conversations.
How to support the LAO. Find out how to get involved through membership, volunteering, fundraising, donating to the LAO Compassion Fund, or spreading awareness on Lymphedema Day (March 6).

A live Q&A will follow the presentation.

Who should attend:

People living with lymphedema, caregivers, healthcare professionals, students, and anyone who wants to improve lymphedema care in Ontario.

Speakers:

Dolores Steinwall

President and Executive Director
Lymphedema Association of Ontario

Tania Danis
Director of Advocacy
Lymphedema Association of Ontario

Together, we can make lymphedema care accessible,
affordable, and recognized across Ontario.

LAO VSG (December) (09 Dec 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Virtual Support Group

December 9th, 5:00 pm (EST) on ZOOM

TOPIC:
Obesity and how it affects LE &

How to make good choices during the holidays.

Please join us for our monthly virtual support group consisting of lymphedema patients and LAO volunteers. Our support groups are a great opportunity for you to share and discuss your personal lymphedema management skills, information, hopes, fears, successes and hardships, all in a safe space to facilitate support and growth.

Join us on the second Wednesday of every month!

__________________

Basic Housekeeping:

Please keep yourself on mute to reduce background noise
There is typically a Q&A period at the end, so please save your questions for then
Feel free to use the chat feature to ask questions or raise your hand to talk
Please note that this session will not be recorded. We kindly ask that no screen captures, audio recordings, or video recordings be made during the presentation. This ensures a respectful and secure environment for all participants and speakers. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.