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Ontario Slipstream 2020: Hybrid Edition
September 25, 2020 - September 27, 2020
Pay what you canMeet other T1s in your community both virtually and in real life!
Experiential Education
Learn real-world skills that you can put into practice in your daily life.
Bringing the Community to you
No need to travel! Programming will be happening online and in communities throughout Ontario.
Lasting Connections
Connect online and look forward to meeting face to face soon!
WHAT: Ontario Slipstream 2020: Hyrbid Edition
WHERE: Online via Zoom with meet-ups in Toronto, Guelph, Ottawa, London, Niagara, and Temagami.
WHEN: September 25-27, 2020
WHO: Adults (18+) with Type 1 diabetes
PRICE: Pay what you can structure
Connected In Motion invites you to join us for some community, connection and continuing education. Although we are not able to gather as a large group this fall, we are working hard to keep the Slipstream feeling going, providing a hybrid option for this year’s Ontario Slipstream event.
Same great content, different venues! You can expect to connect, share, and brainstorm within small groups, and choose breakout sessions that best align with your own interests and goals. You’ll have the chance to join in on virtual group fitness sessions, hear from some amazing speakers, and have the option to connect face-to-face in smaller groups, based on Ontario region. More details coming soon!
Although we can’t meet at Camp Arowhon this time around, we hope that Ontario Slipstream 2020: Hybrid Edition will spark some new friendships, lasting connections, and maybe even introduce you to your next climbing, hiking or paddling partner!
*All individuals must register to participate. After registration, participants will receive a link to sign up for individual sessions.
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26
9:00am – Morning Movement Activities
10:00am – Themed Cafe Drop-In
10:30am – Virtual Sessions # 1
12:00pm – Ideas & Innovations Lounge Sessions
1:30pm – Virtual Sessions # 2
3:00pm – Themed Cafe Drop-In
3:30pm – Virtual Sessions # 3
5:00pm – Themed Cafe Drop-In
7:00pm – 5 Minutes of Fame Social
SPEAKERS & GUIDES
Allison Mitchell
Guide – Guelph
Amy Burrows
Guide – Toronto
Anissa Gamble
Athlete, Scientist
Anna Brundage
BHSc(N)
Dr Arno K. Kumagai
Professor of Medicine, F.M. Hill Chair in Humanism Education University of Toronto.
Dr Ben Szirth
Director of Applied Vision Research Laboratory at the New Jersey Medical School
Bridget Wood
RD, LD
Carlo Capaldi
Athlete
Christopher Angell
Product Manager, Commercial Marketing, Tandem Diabetes Care
Cleona Tsang
Digital & Brand Marketer. Diabetes Advocate. PIIT28® Trainer.
Connie Wong
Senior Reimbursement Consultant, Diabetes Value Based Healthcare & Reimbursement
Danna Zylka
Sr Manager, Regulatory Affairs
Heather Worboys
Tandem Diabetes Care
Kelsey MacKinnon
Guide – Temagami
Lala Jackson
Senior Project Manager, Beyond Type 1
Lauren Linklater
Manager, Camp Huronda
Lorraine Anderson
RD, CDE
Maggie Crawford
PhD, Data Scientist, Dexcom
Dr Mark Heyman
Diabetes Psychologist, CDE
Michelle Leader
CPA, CA
Michelle Lord
PhD – Dexcom Ideas & Innovations Lounge
Natalia Stanichevsky
RN, CDE
Qiana Drew
Advocate
Reba Redmond
Blogger, Speaker, Artist
Rebecca Fitzgerald
Guide – Ottawa
Sarah MacLeod
Yoga Instructor
Sarah Mann
Barre3 Instructor
Stephanie Brodie
Les Mills International Group Fitness Instructor
Sydney Fletcher
Yoga Instructor
Tiana Cooks
Beyond Type 1
Tina Sartori
Guide – London
Will Bell
Guide – Niagara
SESSION TYPES
Webinars & Presentations
Sit back and relax. In a traditional webinar session, the speaker will share their slides, you’ll see their face, but you’ll be muted with no video. You can participate in session polls, Q&A, and feel free to chat with other participants. In a presentation session, you’ll have the option to turn on your video at the end of the session for a live Q&A and discussion with the speaker.
Workshops
These sessions will feature a smaller participant to presenter ratio. You’ll have the opportunity to interact with presenter and one-another through both video and chat. There will be a limit on the number of individuals who can sign up for these sessions.
Breakouts
These sessions will be facilitated discussions with your peers. You’ll have the chance to connect via video with one another in small (10-20 person) groups, share your experiences, and tackle themed topics.
Activities
We love hands-on learning! In these sessions, you’ll likely be up, moving and putting lessons into practice. Consider taking part in a group yoga class, learning to perfect knots for your next camping trip, or getting creative with an art lesson.
In-Person Session
Check to see if there is a local hike going on in your area! These small group gatherings will be physically distanced, happen outside in the fresh air, and will follow the latest public health guidelines.
SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
Check back often as we update and add session descriptions.
8:00pm EST
OFFICIAL WELCOME, KICK-OFF & ICE BREAKERS
8:00 – 8:45 PM
Join us as we officially kick off our Virtual Slipstream. Join us for some online ice breakers to get to know the community, to learn about who we’ll be sharing breakout rooms with on Saturday/Sunday, and learn the ins and outs of zoom.
SLIPSTREAM GAMES NIGHT
8:45 – 9:30 PM
Get ready for some diabetes-themed games and friendly competition! More details coming soon!
9:00am EST
MORNING ACTIVITY SESSIONS
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EST
Get up and get moving! Start your day off by joining one of our T1 fitness instructors with a class to get your blood flowing.
Sarah MacLeod
Gentle Morning Yoga Class
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EST
All levels and all abilities are welcome to join for some gentle morning movement to wake up the body and mind. Come tune into your breath, find a sense of self-awareness and relaxation as we flow through some basic yoga postures.
Cleona Tsang
Pilates Intense Interval Training
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EST
Welcome to PIIT28! This super fun, fast-paced cardio-pilates-cardio-pilates format workout is a great way to kick off your day. Think of it as pilates moves interwoven between some heart-rate raising bodyweight cardio moves such as high-knees, jumping jacks, and burpees. All fitness levels are welcome as modifications are provided to keep everyone moving and engaged (read: low-impact, no jumping alternatives). We’ll start with a warmup, get right into the workout, and then end with a core burnout and cool down. All you’ll need is a mat, shoes, and plenty of water!
10:00am EST
MORNING COFFEE & DROP-INS
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM EST
Grab your coffee, get your computer or smart phone set up, and get ready for a day of connecting, learning, and moving! Choose your own adventure-style. Each Drop-In period will have a themed session in Collip’s Cup Cafe, and a general Drop-in in Banting’s Brew Cafe.
Lauren Linklater
Camp Huronda Alumni Drop-In
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM EST
Are you a Camp Huronda Alumni? If you grew up spending your summers on the shores of Lake Waseosa, this drop-in is just for you! Swing by, say hello to some fellow alumni, and take part in a relaxed chat.
10:30am EST
SESSIONS
10:30 AM – 11:45 PM EST
Check out the sessions below and choose one that speaks to you. Pre-registration will be required to help us on the back-end. Workshops and Breakouts will be capped at 20 participants. Once all the slots are full, the session will be marked as FULL. Registered participants will receive the sign-up link. To register, click here.
Natalia Stanichevsky
Diabetes and Employment Rights
Understanding and navigating employee rights and accommodations in Ontario. Join Natalia Stanichevsky as she tells her personal story and provides information about the employment system in Ontario.
Anissa Gamble
Unique factors to consider when exercising with T1D
Unique factors to consider when exercising with T1D Join Anissa Gamble, a professional hockey player and T1 researcher, to help you understand different and unique elements to consider to keep your blood glucose level in target range during and after exercise. This workshop will overview scientific factors that can influence your blood glucose variability and how the time of day, stress, and post-workout nutrition plays a role in BG management. Grab your notebook and get excited about this workshop
Dr Arno K. Kumagai
The Next Generation: Training the Future Endocrinologists of Ontario
Bring your questions and experiences to this important conversation to help shape the future of diabetes healthcare. Learn about Dr. Arno Kumagi perspective and how he is training the next generation of endocrinologists in Ontario.
12:00pm EST
IDEAS & INNOVATIONS LOUNGE
12:00 – 2:00 PM EST
Join us in the Ideas & Innovations lounge to learn more about what CIM’s Summit Sponsors are working on, have the chance to interact directly with representatives these companies, and hear from some special guests that they’ve worked hard to bring together.
Check back for highlights and special guests that will be joining us in the lounge.
12:00pm EST
Michelle Lord
Setting up for Success with Virtual Appointments: A PWD point of view
Presented by: Dexcom Canada
Join Dexcom Warrior, YouTuber, and fellow T1D, Michelle Lord, as she walks through the experience of a Virtual Diabetes Appointment and provides tips and discussion about how to make this new world of diabetes education a success as a person living with Type 1 diabetes. Michelle Lord, PhD, is 30 years old and lives in Toronto Canada, where she works in Science & Regulatory at a marketing agency.
12:30pm EST
Carlo Capaldi
Live Q&A with cyclist Carlo Capaldi
Presented by: Medtronic Canada
Pop in to meet fellow T1D and cyclist Carlo Capaldi to learn about what it’s like to be an athlete with T1D using a Hybrid Closed-Loop insulin pump system. Carlo, along with Kayla O’Connel and JD Ferrari from Medtronic Canada will be there to answer questions about the Medtronic 670G and connect with the community.
1:00pm EST
Heather Worboys
Company Corner with Tandem Diabetes Care
Presented by: Tandem Diabetes Care
Join us for a chance to discuss those things you wanted to know about Tandem Diabetes Care and the t:slim X2 insulin pump but didn’t know who to ask.
2:00pm EST
SESSIONS
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM EST
Check out the sessions below and choose one that speaks to you. Pre-registration will be required to help us on the back-end. Workshops and Breakouts will be capped at 20 participants. Once all the slots are full, the session will be marked as FULL. Registered participants will receive the sign-up link. To register, click here.
Dr Mark Heyman
Men’s Mental Health Corner
Men living with T1D, this breakout is just for you! Connect with other male-identifying folx to talk about the (often) unique mental health challenges that men with T1D deal with and strategies for dealing with them. Get support from other men with T1D and grow your network. Come to this session ready to brainstorm ways that the diabetes community can create more space for discussion about men’s mental health.
Michelle Leader
Ontario Diabetes Costs – Navigating the System
Do you live in Ontario? Join us for this special session focused on the resources and programs available specifically to Ontario residents with Type 1 diabetes. Find out more about the costs of living with Type 1 diabetes in Ontario, the financial aid programs available, and how to apply for these benefits.
Qiana Drew
A Diabulimia Story: Learnings, Insights, and a Path Forward
Join fellow T1D Qiana Drew for a frank and honest conversation about life with Diabulimia. Diagnosed with T1D just shy of her 21st birthday, Qiana spent 13 years facing the challenges of Diabulimia – many of those years before she even knew it had a name, nor that others struggled in the same ways. Learn about the risk factors for Diabulimia, how to recognize the signs, how to support those who are living with Diabulimia and tools to make a shift towards a happier and healthier life with T1D.
10:00am EST
AFTERNOON COFFEE & DROP-INS
3:15 PM – 3:45 PM EST
Grab your coffee, get your computer or smart phone set up, and get ready for a day of connecting, learning, and moving! Choose your own adventure-style. Each Drop-In period will have a themed session in Collip’s Cup Cafe, and a general Drop-in in Banting’s Brew Cafe.
Ontario Slipstream Alumni
Ontario Slipstream Alumni Drop-In
3:15 PM – 3:45 PM EST
Are you an Ontario Slipstream Alumni? Whether you’re a multi-year veteran or popped in for a single appearance, join us at this Ontario Slipstream Alumni drop-in to see some familiar faces, catch up with the crew, and dream up your next adventure.
3:45pm EST
SESSIONS
3:45 PM – 5:00 PM EST
Check out the sessions below and choose one that speaks to you. Pre-registration will be required to help us on the back-end. Workshops and Breakouts will be capped at 20 participants. Once all the slots are full, the session will be marked as FULL. Registered participants will receive the sign-up link. To register, click here.
Lorraine Anderson & Anna Brudage
Diabetes Q&A
Back by popular demand, join us for this interactive session and get your diabetes questions answered. Submit your question ahead of time and join us for answers!
Tiana Cooks
Owning It: Confidence & T1D
Have you gained confidence through your diabetes diagnosis? Do you let your diabetes shine? Join Tiana Cooks, Beyond Type 1 Community Manager, to talk about the ways that embracing diabetes has changed her life. Share your stories, learn tips for gaining and maintaining confidence, and inspire one another to bring Type 1 diabetes into the light.
Moderator: Kendra Dempsey
Outside of the Box: Career paths in the T1D industry
Join us for this panel discussion about the interesting and often outside-of-the-box paths to working in the T1D industry. Whether design engineering, copy editing, or business development is your thing, there are lots of ways to get involved in the diabetes industry that you may have never thought of!
7:00pm EST
T1D Five Minutes of Fame & SOCIAL
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Join us for an evening of storytelling and connecting. CIMs T1D Story Showcase will offer the chance for community members to share the lessons they’ve learned from a life with Type 1 diabetes. Check back soon for more information and to apply to present!
9:00am EST
MORNING ACTIVITY SESSIONS
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EST
Get up and get moving! Start your day off by joining one of our T1 fitness instructors with a class to get your blood flowing.
Sarah Mann
Barre3 Workout
Barre3 is a fully body balanced workout combining strength training, cardio, and mindfulness. The Barre3 class will leave you feeling balanced in body and empowered from within. Join Instructor Sarah Mann in class welcoming to all levels with no experience necessary. A yoga mat is encouraged if on a harder surface and optional light handheld weights.
Stephanie Brodie
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Class
This workout uses your bodyweight only and can be tailored to many fitness levels but is for people who are currently active. You can work as hard as you want to or is appropriate.
10:00am EST
MORNING COFFEE & DROP-INS
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM EST
Grab your coffee, get your computer or smart phone set up, and get ready for a day of connecting, learning, and moving! Choose your own adventure-style. Each Drop-In period will have a themed session in Collip’s Cup Cafe, and a general Drop-in in Banting’s Brew Cafe.
Rebecca Redmond
Depression & Anxiety Drop-in
Do you live with Diabetes & Depression or Diabetes & Anxiety? Join us for this casual chat and connect with others who ‘get it’.
10:30am EST
SESSIONS
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM EST
Check out the sessions below and choose one that speaks to you. Pre-registration will be required to help us on the back-end. Workshops and Breakouts will be capped at 20 participants. Once all the slots are full, the session will be marked as FULL. Registered participants will receive the sign-up link. To register, click here.
Michelle Leader
Crunching the Numbers: Disability Tax Credit
If you are living with Type 1 diabetes in Canada, you could be eligible for the Disability Tax Credit, a non-refundable credit that opens the doors up to additional savings opportunities through the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). Join us to crunch the numbers and walk through the steps to apply for the DTC and RDSP.
Bridget Wood
Smart Smoothies Workshop
Have you ever been told that people with diabetes shouldn’t have smoothies? Do you like smoothies but find that they always spike your blood sugar? Never fear-your friendly neighbourhood registered dietitian is here! Join Registered Dietitian Nutrition, Bridget Wood, as she takes you on a journey of the ins and outs of sipping smart with smoothies. You’ll explore different ingredients, their benefits, perfect combos and even make some smoothies to enjoy while you watch along!
Dr Ben Szirth
Exploring our Eyeballs: A T1D guide
Why is eye health so important, and what we can do as people with Type 1 diabetes to have the healthiest and happiest eyes? How does high and low blood glucose affect the eyes over the long term (roller coaster)? What can we do if we start to notice eye problems and what red flags we’re watching out for? If I develop eye problems (retina) can I fix them? YES, you can fix many – let’s explore our options.
12:00pm EST
WRAP UP & DEBRIEF
12:00 – 12:30 PM EST
Join us as we wrap-up Ontario Slipstream, say goodbye to one another, and find out what’s next!
1:30pm EST
LOCAL GET MOVING SERIES
1:30 – 3:30 PM EST
Check out the local hikes planned in your area with fellow local T1Ds. These hikes will follow all Ministry guidelines for safe physical distancing. You can expect an easy-moderate hike through a local outdoor area with 10-15 fellow T1Ds.
Sydney Fletcher
Virtual Slow-ga
This will be a VIRTUAL activity for all our Slipstreamers who do not have an event happening locally to them. A movement-based yoga class that builds strength, flexibility and mindfulness all while aiming for accessibility of a wide range of abilities. We will be moving up and down from the floor but chairs can help as a tool for support. Slow, mindful movement allows for both muscular challenge as well as accessibility. All are welcome!
Tina Sartori
London Hike
Hike Name: Thames Valley Trail Loop
Hike Distance: 7.7km
Meet-up Location: Meet at the corner of Kains and Westdel Bourne
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/ontario/thames-valley-trail-loop
Meet-up Time: 1:30pm
Duration: ~2 hours (it can be a little shorter or a little longer)
Special Notes: Park on Kains or Westdel Bourne
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
**PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED**
Kelsey MacKinnon
Temagami Hike
Hike Name: White Bear Trail
Hike Distance: 3km
Meet-up Location: Take O’Connor drive off of Hwy 11 at the historic train station, cross the tracks and continue uphill on the paved road to the right for 1 kilometre or so until you see a sign for the Tower (Fire Tower Lookout). Turn right and take this road to the parking lot. We will meet in the parking lot and the trailhead is less than a 5 minute walk from here!
Meet-up Time: 1:30pm
Duration: 1h 45m
Special Notes: $3 visitor fee which is paid at the ranger station after parking.
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
**PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED**
Rebecca Fitzgerald
Ottawa Hike
Hike Name: Mud Lake
Hike Distance: 3.5k (we can do two loops if folks are interested)
Meet-up Location: These coordinates will take you right to the spot where the trail starts: 45.373119, -75.797927 There is a map posted by the side of Cassels Street to mark the start of the trail
Meet-up Time: 1:30pm
Duration: ~2 hours (it can be a little shorter or a little longer)
Level of Difficulty: Easy
**PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED**
Amy Burrows
Toronto Hike
Hike Name: Brickworks Trail + Moore Park Ravine Trail
Map: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/canada/ontario/brickworks?mobileMap=false&ref=sidebar-view-full-map
Hike Distance: 3-4km
Meet-up Location: Parking Lot of Evergreen Brickworks near trail entrance
Meet-up Time: 1:30pm
Duration: ~ 1 hr 30 hr
Special Notes: There is a look out over the city for awesome pics
Level of Difficulty: rated as easy
**PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED**
Will Bell
Niagara Hike
Hike Name: Swayze falls trail or black walnut trail
Hike Distance: 7.5km
Meet-up Location: http://www.friendsofshorthillspark.ca/page/home
Park at Pelham road entrance
Meet-up Time: 1:30pm
Duration: ~2 hours (it can be a little shorter or a little longer)
Level of Difficulty: Moderate with some inclines
**PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED**
Allison Mitchell
Guelph Hike
Hike Name: Starkey Hill Trail
Hike Distance: 4km
Meet-up Location: Parking Lot of Starkey Hill Trail (735 Arkell Rd, Puslinch, ON.)
Meet-up Time: 1:30pm
Duration: ~ 1 hr 30
Difficulty: Moderate
Special Notes: There are rocks and roots along the trail, with some hills. Running shoes or hiking boots strongly suggested; this is not a trail for sandals. Level of DIfficulty: rated as moderate
**PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED**
SPONSORS
Thank you to the partners and sponsors who helped to make Virtual Slipstream possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Hybrid Slipstream, anyway?
This will be a weekend of community, connection and continuing education. Although we are used to connecting with the community face to face in an overnight event, we’re looking forward to meeting you all in the comfort of your own homes during the virtual portion and for some, locally at in person sessions. Same great content, different venues! You can expect to connect, share, and brainstorm within small groups, and choose breakout sessions that best align with your own interests and goals. You’ll have the chance to join in on virtual group fitness sessions, hear from some amazing speakers, and participate in traditional Slipstream sessions including the popular Hot Topics. We’re excited to offer our Ontario friends the first hybrid event and hope we get to see you at one of the satellite sites.
Do I need to register for this event?
Yes! Our goal is to keep the Ontario Hybrid Slipstream as safe (and free from Zoom-Bombing!) as possible, so it will require registration. Only registered participants will receive the session sign-up link and password to the private web page with session links. It is imperative we follow public health guidelines and keep our guides, volunteers, and community members safe, therefore we will be limiting the number of people at in person activities and will require registration for each of these sessions.
Do I need to sign up for individual sessions?
Yes! To keep the vibe as community-friendly as possible, our WORKSHOPS and BREAKOUTS will be capped with a maximum number of participants. Only folks who have signed up for these WORKSHOPS and BREAKOUTS will be permitted into the session. If you do not sign up ahead of time, the Webinar and Activity choices will be available to you, but please make your best effort to sign up ahead of time as it helps us with logistics. For our in-person sessions, there are a maximum number of participants per session in order to maintain social distancing and participant – guide safety ratios.
I'm not available for the entire weekend. Can I just attend a few sessions?
Yes! That’s not a problem. Just like a regular, in person Slipstream, we encourage you to attend the sessions that best suit your goals for connection and learning.
What are the ACTIVE sessions?
Expect to get moving during these sessions. You’ll need to come prepared in workout gear with a water bottle and be ready to move for 45 minutes with a live instructor. All ability levels are welcomed.
What are IN PERSON sessions?
These sessions are active face to face activities (such as a hike at a local trail) held at satellite locations around Ontario (Ottawa, Toronto, Guelph, London, Niagara, and Northern Ontario). These sessions require registration and some additional screening questions to be completed. They are led by CIM staff/guides and will follow public health guidelines. We’ll make sure you have all of the information you need before attending: directions, parking, what to wear/bring, and the health and safety protocol and guidelines we’ll follow.
Who can join an IN PERSON session?
If you are an adult 18 years of age or older, living with type 1 diabetes, and live in Ontario, we welcome you to register for and attend an in person session! If you don’t live in Ontario you are welcome to join the virtual sessions or mark your calendar for Slipstream events happening in 2021.
Western Slipstream in British Columbia Date TBA
5.5er Slipstream in Ontario Date TBA
Northeastern Slipstream at Camp Caribou on June 4th to 6th 2021
Colorado Slipstream at Camp Shadybrook on August 20th to 22nd, 2021
SoCal Slipstream at Camp Conrad Chinnock on September 10th to 12th, 2021
Ontario Slipstream at Camp Arowhon on September 24th to 26th, 2021
What platform is are the virtual sessioins being hosted on?
Virtual Slipstream is being hosted on ZOOM.
What have you put in place to keep our ZOOM space safe?
CIM has disabled certain ZOOM functions in order to make sure our days flow smoothly and that our space is welcoming. We have turned off all Screen Share functions for attendees, along with remote control and annotation abilities. If you are joining a WEBINAR or ACTIVE session, your screen and microphone will not be enabled. If you are joining a WORKSHOP or BREAKOUT your video and microphone MUST be enabled. Non-video participants will be removed from these sessions.
Why is it required that I have my video and microphone turned on to join a WORKSHOP or BREAKOUT?
These sessions are built to be highly interactive. Expect to meet the others in the room, learn from an expert, and be able to ask Q&A directly. In order to ensure the space is welcoming, we ask that all participants share their video and voice. We want to be able to put a face to a name! If you are not comfortable with this, we ask that you to join a WEBINAR or ACTIVE session.
I am stuck in the waiting room or have been removed from a WORKSHOP or BREAKOUT sessions. What's up?
If you are stuck in a waiting room, or have been removed from a WORKSHOP or BREAKOUT session, double check that you have signed in to ZOOM with the SAME name that you signed up for the session for and that you have your video enabled. If you are unsure of which name you used, double check your session confirmation email. If you do not have your video enabled, click here to learn how to do so. Individuals will not be permitted, or will be automatically removed if they are not on the session attendee list. This helps us ensure that we have an appropriate number of individuals in each session.
Will sessions be recorded?
Our WEBINAR and ACTIVE sessions will be recorded and made available online. Our WORKSHOP and BREAKOUT sessions will NOT be recorded, in order to encourage open conversation and sharing amongst the group. Any presentation slides used during these sessions WILL be made avialable on the CIM website, pending speaker permissions.
I am having problems signing into ZOOM.
Please check out the ZOOM resources for troubleshooting sign in problems. You can access it, here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-Meeting
I am having problems making the ZOOM session work.
Are there other Virtual Slipstreams happening?
Yes! This Virtual Slipstream is prepared with an American audience in mind, although anyone is welcome to join. We’ll be speaking in mg/dL and there will be references to the US healthcare system. We also will feature as many US experts as possible. We’ll be hosting a Canadian focused Virtual Slipstream May 1-3 and a Virtual Slipstream for Support Crews and partners June 19-20.
Do I have to live in Ontario to attend this Virtual Slipstream?
Nope, although this Virtual Slipstream is prepared with a Ontario audience in mind. We’ll be speaking in mmol/L and there will be references to the Ontario specific healthcare system and coverage options. We also will feature as many Canadian experts as possible.
I don't have diabetes. Can I still attend?
If you do not have diabetes, you are welcome to join our Webinars and Active sessions. We ask that all attendees of our WORKSHOP and BREAKOUT sessions are living with T1D. If you are a partner or a member of the T1D support crew, consider joining us November 5-8 for a Virtual Slipstream made just for you!
What ages does this event target?
We are primarily serving adults with T1D, although there may be a handful of older teens who find the topics interesting and who are more than welcome to join in!
Virtual Slipstream Rules of the Road
Code of Conduct
Welcome to the Virtual Slipstream Team! Thank you for joining us! We are excited to connect with community members and bring a little bit of that ‘Slipstream Feeling’ to you at home! Although we are not meeting in person this time around, there are still some important things to keep in mind to keep our space welcoming, safe, and community-oriented. These are our Rules of the Road. All attendees, speakers, sponsors and volunteers at our events are required to agree with the following code of conduct. We expect cooperation from all participants to help ensure Slipstreams are a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for everyone.
The Easy Read Version
Connected in Motion is dedicated to providing a harassment-free Slipstream experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion (or lack thereof). We do not tolerate harassment or threats in any form of our participants or staff. As a participant you are responsible for your behaviour and how it impacts those around you. You must be respectful of everyone throughout the weekend sessions. Unsafe, disrespectful, or disruptive behaviours including bullying and excessive negativity. Slipstream participants violating these rules may be expelled from the event and disallowed from attending webinars, breakouts, workshops and activities.
The Fine Print Version
- Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion, technology choices, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.
- Participants asked to stop any harassing behaviour are expected to comply immediately.
- If a participant engages in harassing behaviour, we may take any action we deem appropriate, including warning the participant or expulsion from the event.
- Threats of violence, either explicit or implied, are never okay. Incidents of threats are taken seriously and will be reported to the appropriate authorities. Any occurrence of threats is a basis for refusal to register a participant or removal of a participant at any time leading up to or during the event.
- Our events are staffed by CIM personnel, other contract staff, volunteers and sponsors. Everyone you interact with needs to be treated with the same respect. Staff are there to make your experience enjoyable, and you are expected to contribute to an inclusive and respectful atmosphere for them.
- If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of event staff immediately. Event staff can be contacted during Virtual Slipstream through the Connected in Motion Facebook Chat function.
- We expect participants to follow these rules at all times during the event, including at all workshops and social events.
- Finally, Slipstreams are a chance to share, learn and improve self-care. We hope that you will leave our events empowered with new information to better manage your diabetes or with the feeling that you have helped others learn and improve. Slipstreams are not, however, a place to receive or share personal medical advice. We ask all individuals to respect that your diabetes may vary and that any changes in your specific self-management routine should be discussed with your diabetes team.
To download the Rules of the Road, click here.
Participant Guide
Be on time
Consider joining your session 5 minutes early. This gives you time to troubleshoot any technical difficulties. Even though we’re going virtual, being on time is still very important, especially for our Workshops and Breakouts where you’ll be interacting directly with the speaker… and each other!
Mute when not talking
In WORKSHOPS and BREAKOUTS, there will be times when you’re talking and sharing with one another. When you’re not sharing, please make sure your microphone is muted to make things easier for our speakers and volunteers.
Share the mic
In WORKSHOPS and BREAKOUTS, you’ll have the chance to share, question, and discuss. Joining in on the conversation can be extra tricky in a virtual space, so we need to take care to be respectful of our peers and make sure that all voices get heard. Use the ‘Raise Hand’ function if you’d like to share to help the Room Captain and Speaker know you have a thought or a question!
Use the Zoom controls
Check out the Zoom functions that have been made available for you. Depending on whether you’ve joined a webinar, workshop, activity, or breakout, different functions will be available. Send a message to the group in chat or use the ‘Q&A’ function in a webinar to leave a question for the speaker.
Think about your background
Have you joined a Workshop or Breakout? Don’t forget that everyone will be peering into your space! Check out what you have on display behind you. The plainer your background, the better!
Lighting is Key
Have you joined a Workshop or Breakout? Think about your lighting! Make sure you aren’t sitting in front of a bright window. That can make it impossible for your peers to see you. Consider moving a small lamp or light over to the area you’ll be using during Virtual Slipstream sessions.
Use Gallery View
Look in the top right corner of your screen during Workshops and Breakouts and use Gallery View instead of Speaker View. This will let you see up to 16 people on your screen. Are there more than 16 people in your session? You can scroll between screens too!
No screenshots, please
Please refrain from taking screenshots during sessions. Whenever possible, slides and webinar recordings will be made available to participants following Virtual Slipstream. If you are dying for a photo of all of your new friends in that great breakout session, please get the group’s permission first and give folks an opportunity to turn off their video if they’d prefer not to be included.
Guest appearances
We know that for some of you, life is WILD right now. We realize that there may be guest appearances (specifically of the child/pet cat/partner-cooking-you-lunch) type throughout Virtual Slipstream. Do what you can to stay focused, but otherwise, we’ll just go with the flow.
HAVE FUN!
This ain’t no regular conference. We’re here to connect, share, learn, and grow our community. Make some new friends and have fun!
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