This fall, we’re bringing together patients, researchers, occupational therapists, designers, and community advocates to c-create ways for people living with arthritis to live as independently as possible in activities of daily living and life roles. Some bring experience as designers, others bring community knowledge as they solve these challenges themselves every day. Others support people with arthritis by equipping them with knowledge and tools.

But first, let’s hear directly from these people who have lived it and who are designing solutions today. Learn more in these blog posts:

Kelly-Maude Amaral

How Occupational Therapy Helped Me Live Better with Arthritis

Discover how occupational therapy unlocked new ways for Kelly-Maude to stay active and engaged in life as a young person with arthritis. Read Kelly-Maude’s blog.

Olivia Pasian

Bringing designers into healthcare

Olivia explains what she will be doing over the next few months to make sure people can access the research CAPA has launched over the last few years. Read Olivia’s blog.

Bella Cairns

What helps and hinders my work as an occupational therapist

Bella explains what helps and hinders her as an occupational therapist who is supporting people living with various forms of arthritis in Ontario. Read Bella’s blog.

Samantha Holmes

Today is a good day

Samantha shares what a “good day” looks like while living with fibromyalgia, highlighting the constant balance between pushing through and pacing herself. She reflects on the invisible challenges of chronic illness and the strength it takes to keep going. Read Samantha’s blog.

More blogs to follow.

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