Other Groups & Resources

Groups of Interest

Centre for Research on Work Disability Policy (CRWDP)

Website: www.crwdp.ca/en/home
The Centre for Research on Work Disability Policy (CRWDP) is a transdisciplinary initiative on the future of work disability policy in Canada.

New Directions Speakers School

Website: New Directions Speakers School
This free 14 week course runs twice a year teaching public speaking and leadership skills in an environment of peer support and within the context of education in social justice issues. Guest speakers present on issues relating to disability, poverty and unemployment.

Threads of Life

Website: Threads of Life                                                                                                                        Threads of Life is a national charitable organization providing services to people across Canada coping with the aftermath of a work-related fatality, life-altering injury or occupational disease. We offer them peer support, learning events and opportunities to be part of the solution. 
Threads of Life’s mission is to help families heal through a community of support and to promote the elimination of life-altering workplace injuries, illnesses and deaths. 

Medical Resources

Accommodating and Communicating about Episodic Disabilities (ACED)

Website: https://aced.iwh.on.ca/?utm_source=iwhnews&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=iwhnews-2019-10
A research partnership to support the sustained employment of people with intermittent, chronic health conditions

Arthritis Society – RSI Information

Website: http://www.arthritis.ca/aboutarthritis
RSI information provided by the Arthritis Society.

Computer Related Repetitive Strain Injury

Website: rsi.unl.edu
Information on Computer Related RSI’s, including symptoms and prevention tips

Power Over Pain Portal

Website: poweroverpain.ca                                                                                                                          This is a valuable tool filled with a wide variety of resources for adults and youth who are living with chronic pain.

Medline Plus

Website: Medline Plus
Medline Plus is General medical information database. Visit their website to read more about Medline Plus.

Merck Medical Dictionary

Website: https://www.merckmanuals.com/home
Merck Medical Dictionary provides explanations, symptoms, treatments, etc of medical diagnoses. Visit their website for more information.

Mesothelioma & Asbestos Cancer Resource

Website: asbestos.net
“We (Mesothelioma & Asbestos Cancer Resource) concentrate solely on the knowledge of, and the issues stemming from asbestos exposure. We are Oncologist reviewed and have accompanying videos on many of the pages, for those who may be hard of seeing or who want to utilize the ease these videos provide. We also have credible and thorough content, around 2200 pages worth, that remains our central purpose.”

Mesothelioma Info

Website: click link
One of the most established and comprehensive sites on mesothelioma, providing facts about palliative care, nutrition, and chemotherapy, as well as information on clinical trials. Mesothelioma Web is constantly adding new information and articles, including international news, so the information is always up-to-date. Visitors can sign up to receive a free information packet on asbestos exposure. There is also a phone number available for them to call, where they can talk to a real person.

The ILC Foundation

Website: theilcfoundation.org
They provide information on Chronic Pain and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome.

The National Fibromyalgia Association

Website: fmaware.org
They provide fibromyalgia information and support.

W.A.P.D. Chat Room

Website: click link
The WAPD chat room is for those with disabilities. In their words, “WAPD advances the interests of persons with disabilities at national, state, local and home levels. We believe that all are entitled to high quality of life.” You can visit their website for more information.

Workers’ Rights Resources

Canada Labour Code

Website: Canadian Justice Laws website
Visit the site to review the Canadian Labour Code.

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety

Website: cchos.ca
They provide occupational health and safety information.

Workers’ Compensation for Federal Employees

Website: http://www.labour.gc.ca/eng/health_safety/compensation/
Information on Compensation for federal government employees.

Disabilities-R-Us Chat Room (USA)

Website: Disabilities-R-Us Chat Room (USA)
This is chat room and forum for people with disabilities. They have links to disability attorneys and legal resources across the United States.