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    Who are we?

    Discover TVAC's mission and history and learn about our activities, as well as the services we provide.

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    What is thalidomide?

    Thalidomide was sold as a miracle drug to relieve nausea in pregnant women in the late 50s and early 60s. Tragically, the drug was at the heart of a pharmaceutical and political scandal when it turned out to cause severe birth defects.

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    I wish to be recognized as a thalidomide survivor

    Click here to obtain information about how to officially be recognized as a thalidomide victim by the Government of Canada.

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    Partners & Allies

    Meet our Canadian partners as well as other thalidomide survivors associations around the world.

Members' Area

TVAC is proud to unveil the brand new Members' Area section of its website. It is filled with all kinds of resources for thalidomide survivors that can also be useful for any person with a disability.

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News

  • TVAC Takes a Stand Against Bullying – 2017

    Board of Directors adopts an Anti-Bullying Policy While recognizing the right to freedom of opinion and expression of every individual, and the value provided by...

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  • TVAC’s Distinction Event – 2016

    TVAC's Distinction Event : A Great Success! On June 17, 18 and 19 of 2016, TVAC held its national DISTINCTION 2016 event at the Hilton...

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  • Press release – May 22, 2015

    Official Statement from the Thalidomide Survivors Taskforce concerning Health Canada's Program to Assist the Canada's 94 Living Victims of Thalidomide TORONTO, May 22, 2015 /CNW/ - The...

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