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INF ORMATION
AND SUPPORT
Accelerating Impact is driving our information and support programs.
Drawing on the expertise of health professionals and leaders in their field, the Arthritis Society provides
evidence-based information, education programs and online tools and resources to people living HIGHLIGHTS:
with arthritis and their families. Trusted information and support are critical to ensuring that people are
knowledgeable and empowered to thrive as they face this diagnosis.
Comprehensive
In 2019-20:
learning guides were
1.7M 11,879 400 introduced online,
PEOPLE REACHED, PEOPLE PARTICIPATED CHILDREN ATTENDED including:
UP 70% FROM THE IN OUR ARTHRITIS TALKS SUMMER CAMP IN 2019
YEAR BEFORE WEBINAR SERIES AND 127 CHILDREN Mental health and
NEWLY DIAGNOSED WITH
ARTHRITIS RECEIVED well-being
ERGONOMIC BACKPACKS
Arthritis and work
By 2025:
Medical cannabis
3M 25,000 3,000
PEOPLE REACHED CANADIANS TOTAL CHILDREN AND
EACH YEAR SUPPORTED FAMILIES HELPED
WITH TRUSTED THROUGH TO THRIVE WITH
INFORMATION OUR ONLINE ARTHRITIS
COMMUNITIES
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