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Invitation to Participate in Episodic Health Condition Survey

Episodic Health Condition Survey Launch

Do you have an episodic health condition? Participate in the survey "Learning from each other: Best practices in hiring and retaining people with episodic conditions"

PARTICIPATE IN THE SURVEY:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/epidis2016

A team of community based researchers are conducting a study on the experiences with people living with health conditions that result in unpredictable periods of health and illness. The information will be used to develop resources to improve employment opportunities for people with episodic conditions. People living with episodic conditions are invited to complete an online survey and share their experiences. The survey can be accessed until the end of December.

Research Team:

Rebecca Gewurtz (McMaster University), Adele Furrie (Adele Furrie Consulting Inc.), John Stapleton (Open Policy Ontario), Wendy Porch (Canadian Working Group on HIV and Rehabilitation), Maureen Haan (Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work) Sponsor: Office for Disability Issues (Employment and Social Development Canada)

Purpose:

The purpose of this research is to explore the experiences of people living with health conditions that result in unpredictable periods of health and illness. The information will be used to develop resources to improve employment opportunities for people with episodic conditions. The survey will take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete.