Navigating Disability with Spondyloarthritis

Description:

Many community members have expressed interest in learning more about disability. With this feedback in mind, the Canadian Spondylitis Association (CSA) is excited to present Erin Gratton for our first webinar on disability. Erin’s vast experience in employment legislation and workers rights will provide a unique view on disability when discussing your rights, your boundaries and supports.

Topics include:

What do you need?

• Achieving functionality at work
• Understanding your needs
• Honoring your boundaries

Communicating what you need

• Advocating for yourself
• Communicating with the right people – colleagues, boss, family, support people

Supports available

• Securing disability
• Employment resources – benefits, services, accommodations