Resources from Partners and Other Stakeholders

1. Workplace Report on the Experiences of People with Psoriatic Disease in the Canadian Workplace and Accompanying Resources

1. Workplace Report on the Experiences of People with Psoriatic Disease in the Canadian Workplace and Accompanying Resources

The Canadian Psoriasis Network and Canadian Association of Psoriasis Patients conducted a survey to learn about the experiences of people living with psoriasis and PsA and identify priorities regarding accommodation in the workplace, education needs, and the impact of workplace experiences on their health. Their key survey findings are summarized in their report:

Working it Out: A Report on the Experiences of People with Psoriatic Disease in the Canadian Workplace (PDF)

They also developed the following resources to support the participation of people living with psoriasis and/or PsA at work:

• Demystifying Workplace Accommodation: A guide for people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PDF)
• Employee Tool for Requesting Doctors to Prepare Medical Notes, Accommodation Forms, and Disability Benefits Application Forms (PDF)
• Legal Rights and Obligations for Employees and Employers Around Workplace Accommodation for Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (PDF)