Education
Self-Employment Handbook
This handbook is for people with disabilities who may be considering self-employment. The advice from self-employed people (also known as entrepreneurs) with chronic disease and from service providers can help you to decide whether self-employment may be right for you, and offers practical tips and resources for starting and maintaining your own business.
UCB Pharma Canada launches 2009 Rheumatoid Arthritis Scholarship Program
The UCBeyond Scholarship Program, now in its third year, offers eight (8), one-time scholarships of up to $5,000.00 CDN to people diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis who are entering or currently attending a post-secondary educational institution. Application deadline is June 30, 2009.
Ontario residents – mark your calendar
The Consumer Advisory Council of the Canadian Arthritis Network invites you to attend the inauguration of CAN CARES, a conference designed to promote discussion on arthritis research for people living with arthritis.
Defining vulnerable populations and patient representation – a consumer perspective
Identifying vulnerable populations within a group of conditions as vast as arthritis where people are affected from birth to the grave is difficult but not impossible.
Calling all teens: Take charge of your arthritis on-line
Teens are invited to test drive a new web-site devoted to them, their arthritis and the challenges they face managing their arthritis. The site is called ‘Teens Taking Charge: Managing Your Arthritis On-Line’. If you have a story to share, this site is for you.
Access To Success: The Second Annual UCBeyond Scholarship Program
UCB Pharma Canada is pleased to announce the return of the UCBeyond Crohn's Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis Scholarship Program, the first and only scholarships of their kind in Canada.
Fun in the sun: Summer camp for JIA kids
Swimming, sailing, canoeing, windsurfing, a rope course, crafts and a hot tub contributed to the camp experience for JIA kids in Alberta.
Pain: It impacts each and everyone one
What is pain? What does it feel like? When does it occur? Can it be managed? CAPA’s Pain Committee wants to know and invites you to come along.
Arthritis support groups: A lot more than what meets the eye
A ‘how to’ guide for creating support groups describes the successes, the pitfalls, the growing pains and the people behind the scenes.
Back to school: A guide for parents with JIA children
What can parents expect from the teacher and the school system as their child, diagnosed with Juvenile Inflammatory Arthritis (JIA), enters the early years of schooling? A step-by-step guide to a smooth transition each year.
