Links To More Resources
Rheuminfo
Information about arthritis, including medications, compiled by Dr. Andy Thompson, a Canadian rheumatologist, for patients and healthcare professionals.
Canada Revenue Agency
A series of videos that explain Tax Measures for Persons with Disabilities.
Other Organizations
Arthritis Society Canada
Working closely with CAPA, Arthritis Society Canada is a national health charity, fueled by donors and volunteers, with a mission to fight the fire of arthritis through research, advocacy, innovation, information and support.
Cassie and Friends
Our mission is to transform the lives of kids and families affected by Juvenile Arthritis (JA) and other rheumatic diseases. Founded by determined parents, youth and doctors, we’ve raised over $2 million for life-changing research, advocacy, equipment, education and child and family support programs.
Canadian Early Arthritis Cohort (CATCH)
The Canadian Early Arthritis Cohort study (CATCH) is a research project run at various sites across Canada. It helps people who have early inflammatory arthritis, like rheumatoid arthritis. The goal is to make care better for people living with these conditions. CATCH offers:
- Over 100 short videos about living with arthritis
- Easy-to-read research summaries
- Helpful tools from arthritis groups across Canada
You can visit the CATCH website to learn more: https://earlyarthritis.ca
Arthritis Research Canada
Volunteer advocates with arthritis who bring personal experience and arthritis knowledge to research decision-making at Arthritis Research Canada (ARC). They ensure the patient’s perspective is represented in research on arthritis prevention, treatment and self-management. This ensures Arthritis Research Canada’s efforts remain grounded in the lived experiences and needs of those directly impacted by arthritis.
Canadian Skin Patient Alliance
The Canadian Skin Patient Alliance (CSPA) is a registered charity and non-profit organization that improves the health and well-being of people across Canada affected by skin, hair and nail conditions. Founded in 2007, CSPA supports this mission through collaboration, advocacy and education initiatives for the skin patient community. As there are thousands of different skin conditions – and more than 1,000 rare skin diseases – CSPA helps bridge the gaps among the public, patients and their loved ones, healthcare professionals, and researchers.
Canadian Spondyloarthritis Association
The Canadian Spondyloarthritis Association (CSA) is a national, patient-led organization dedicated to supporting and advocating for Canadians living with Spondyloarthritis (SpA). Through education, research, and collaboration with the medical community, the CSA empowers patients with evidence-based resources and works to improve diagnosis, treatment access, and overall quality of life.
GLA:D™ Canada
Based on the success of the GLA:D® education and exercise program for knee and hip OA in Denmark, GLA:D™ Canada is an 8-week education and neuromuscular exercise program delivered by certified therapists for people with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis (OA). The GLA:D Canada program consists of two 90-minute education sessions, and twelve 60-minute exercises sessions classes taken twice a week. Participant outcome measures are collected in a national database at the start of the program, 3 and 12 months. These outcome measures are used to monitor the quality of the program across the country.
JointHealth™
Developed by Arthritis Consumer Experts (ACE) which is a national, patient-led organization that provides free, up to date science-based information and education programs about all aspects of the most common and rarer forms of arthritis in both official languages to people with arthritis.
Take a Pain Check Foundation
Take a Pain Check Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to the mission and vision of supporting youth and young adults with rheumatic diseases through social media, initiatives, advocacy, and raising awareness.
Vasculitis Foundation Canada
Vasculitis Foundation Canada’s mission is to encourage and support research efforts into the cause and cure of all forms of Vasculitis. To establish a rapport with all known vasculitis patients and to try and alleviate the isolation of having an uncommon, life-threatening disease. We want to assist vasculitis patients and their families with clinical information and coping strategies to help them develop a strong and positive outlook. We hope to create greater awareness of vasculitis within the medical community, and the general public. We organize and administer meetings, forums, and conventions for the sharing of information and ideas into the research, treatment, and diagnosis of vasculitis. Also see: www.vasculitis.ca.
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