In collaboration with the Institute of Work and Health, JIA Transition Clinic at Women’s College Hospital, Toronto and young adults with lived experience, we are excited to host a discussion that extends Beyond Transition and the doctor’s office, focusing on advocating for health needs in the workplace.
You’ll get to hear from an inspiring youth speaker, previously employed by a major tech company, who will share her own personal experiences with first jobs, new careers, and easing into adulthood.
You’ll also get to hear from:
- Transition to Adult Care team at Women’s College Hospital, SickKids about the importance of preparing to enter the workforce as a part of transition to adult care preparation
- Arif Jetha, Associate Scientific Director and Scientist, Institute of Work and Health
- Saneliso Moyo, Labour Lawyer, who will help you to get to “Know Your Workplace Rights”
Whether you’re a youth, young adult or parent to a child approaching/navigating teen years – this is a session you won’t want to miss!
As always, bring your questions for our LIVE Q+A.
See you there!
Meet the Speakers
Arif Jetha – Associate Scientific Director and Scientist, Institute of Work and Health
Arif’s program of research aims to understand how sociopolitical, technological, environmental and economic changes that characterize the future of work affect the health and employment participation of vulnerable workers. He is also interested in understanding how changing working conditions can shape the labour market experiences of youth and young adults living with disabilities and chronic disease at the early career phase and across the life course.
He collaborates closely with diverse research partners to produce findings that can inform policy and practice. Jetha is currently the recipient of the Stars Career Development Salary Award from the Arthritis Society.
Alison Legge – Young Adult Speaker, JIA, Currently Working at Lego Group
Alison is passionate about sharing her experiences growing up with juvenile idiopathic arthritis to help youth and their families living with rheumatic diseases. Born in Vancouver, BC, she obtained her bachelors in computer science and applied math from the university of Oregon in 2018. She returned to Vancouver for a few years before relocating to London, England in 2021 where she now works as a Senior Data Specialist at the LEGO Group.
In her spare time, Alison can be found on the golf course, curled up on the floor reading with her dog, Jovo, or exploring all the London’s pub scene has to offer.
Alison’s powerful story and experience navigating work with JA was recently featured in the Vancouver publication, the Tyee.
Saneliso Moyo – Partner, Goldblatt Partners LLP in Toronto
As a lover of story-telling, Saneliso believes that as a litigator her job is to help her clients tell their story. Through that storytelling, she helps unions and workers to enforce their rights and make change!
A fierce advocate for racial and gender equity, the law is Saneliso’s tool of choice in the fight to advance social justice. Saneliso enjoys providing advice and developing creative solutions to issues facing her union clients in all aspects of labour relations. Whether in bargaining, mediation or arbitration, she takes great care to listen to her clients, understand their needs and goals, and to craft a plan to meaningfully address them.
Saneliso represents both public and private sector unions across a wide range of industries and enjoys the challenge of learning about the complexities of each workplace. Her clients have included education workers, teachers, faculty members, performers, health care and transit workers.
Dr. Natasha Gakhal and Dr. Evelyn Rozenblyum – JIA Transition Clinic Team
Pediatric Rheumatologist, Dr Evelyn Rozenblyum and Adult Rheumatologist, Dr Natasha Gakhal make up the Juvenile Arthritis Transition Clinic at Women’s College Hospital in Toronto – an innovative model of care where pediatric, adult and allied health practitioners see and manage young adults with juvenile arthritis to improve medical and psychosocial outcomes for the community. This is their fourth year collaborating with Cassie + Friends to deliver a transition-focused virtual education session for families affected from right across Canada!
