We are proud to present this webinar as part of the Leo Gerard Legacy Fund Lecture Series.

Presented by Dr. Monique Gignac, Scientific Director & Senior Scientist, Institute for Work & Health

Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2517158667356/WN_PQLS4AZrSMqFGqIZXr-rSQ

Title: Disclosure and Accommodation Planning: A new approach and interactive tool to support workers with chronic and episodic disability.

Description:  Many workers living with episodic, long-term physical and mental health conditions struggle when deciding whether to seek support from their workplace. In making decisions, they weigh risks such as the loss of privacy or reputation if they disclose any needs, versus concerns about job difficulties and changes to work performance if they don’t receive support. Workers, workplace representatives, and others often report being unsure what to discuss and what might be helpful for workers. This presentation discusses research on disclosure decisions and the development and evaluation of a new interactive resource, the Job Demands and Accommodation Planning Tool (JDAPT). The JDAPT was created as part of a large research partnership to help address the complexity of disclosure decisions and support provision. It is online and interactive, with worker and organizational versions that guide users through questions about job demands, job tasks and working conditions to help enhance workplace support processes.

All are welcome!

About Dr. Monique Gignac

Dr. Monique Gignac is scientific director and senior scientist at the Institute for Work & Health. She is also a professor in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto.

Dr. Gignac’s research expertise is in the areas of health and social psychology, including health models of disability. Her research examines psychosocial factors like stress, coping, adaptation and communication, and their importance in understanding the impact of chronic diseases on the lives of adults across the life course. Of particular interest is research on workplace communication, privacy, support and accommodation needs among individuals living with chronic, episodic conditions.

About the Leo Gerard Legacy Fund Lecture Series

The United Steelworkers of Canada and Laurentian University established the Fund to commemorate Leo Gerard’s lifelong commitment to fighting for working families and labour rights worldwide. The Fund aspires to continue Mr. Gerard’s impactful legacy by supporting lectures that align with his work on labour advocacy and occupational health and safety and provide additional scholarship funding to support student training in occupational health and safety and labour studies. CROSH is honoured to organize and manage the bi-annual lecture series in Mr. Gerard’s name.

About Mr. Leo Gerard, C.C.

Mr. Leo Gerard, C.C., is well known internationally, with accomplishments including the Companion of the Order of Canada, the United Steelworkers International President Emeritus, and helping to establish the BlueGreen Alliance coalition in the USA and Canada. Locally, his impact on the lives of people in his community is also indisputable. At Laurentian University and CROSH, Mr. Gerard has been a champion in building occupational health and safety training and research. He has Chaired the Advisory Board for CROSH since its inception in 2008 and has co-chaired the Mirarco Advisory Board.