Unity Through Rheumatic Diseases:
In-Person Event
Register Below!
Event Overview
Date & Time:
Sat, May 31 2025
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
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Location:
InterContinental Toronto Centre, an IHG Hotel
225 Front Street West Toronto, ON M5V 2X3
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Registration Deadline: Please note that although registration has officially closed, we are still accepting email requests, however due to limited capacity, this will not guarantee a ticket. Please email events@takeapaincheck.com.
Join us for a one-day event featuring four podcast panel sessions focusing on topics relevant to young people with rheumatic conditions. This unique gathering offers a valuable opportunity to learn, connect, and engage with peers, patients, and healthcare professionals.
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We will spotlight the often-overlooked experiences of individuals living with invisible disabilities, emphasizing healthcare access, transitioning from pediatric to adult care, and the latest research. The event will include guided discussions by both physicians and patients, fostering an environment of education, connection, and empowerment.
A Comprehensive Community Experience
This free event will bring together youth, young adults, caregivers, healthcare professionals, patient advocacy groups, and researchers to explore the challenges of living with rheumatic diseases. Through rheumatologist panels, patient-led discussions, and a research and innovation showcase, attendees will gain practical strategies for managing chronic conditions, improving care for young adults, and strengthening patient-provider relationships. Healthcare professionals will gain firsthand insight into patient experiences and gaps in transitioning from pediatric to adult rheumatology, leaving with a deeper understanding of patient needs and strategies to enhance care, communication, and support.
Why Attend
Whether you’re starting university, navigating life on your own, or managing multiple conditions, this event is designed to provide support and guidance through key life transitions. Learn from experts, ask questions, and gain valuable insights that can help you thrive while living with rheumatic diseases.
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The event will feature diverse perspectives from young adults, adult patients, researchers, and physicians, promoting dialogue to improve healthcare outcomes. Interactive workshops will equip attendees with practical tools for managing rheumatic diseases and enhancing clinical practice.
Sessions & Workshops
Session 1
From Pediatrics to Adult Care: Strategies for a Smooth Rheumatology Transition
Session 2
Real Talk: Balancing Health, Independence, and Life with a Rheumatic Disease
Session 3
Growing Up with a Rheumatic Disease: Lessons, Challenges, and Perspectives from Adulthood
Session 4
Shaping the Future of Rheumatology: Research, Patient Engagement, and Impact on Young Adults
Workshops
Workshop 1
Arthritis Life Hacks: Tools for Daily Living
Workshop 2
Build Your Coping Tool Box: Managing the Mental and Physical Challenges of Arthritis
Want to check out our agenda? Click the icon to the right to download the full PDF!
Register for the Event!
This event is free to attend! Please note that registration does not guarantee a ticket. Due to limited capacity, TAPC will review all registrations and email tickets to those who are accepted to attend.
Every Contribution Matters
If you are able, consider making a donation to help create a future where youth with disabilities receive the care and opportunities they deserve. Every contribution, big or small, has an impact!
If you would like to contribute, you can donate using the link below:
https://gofund.me/027efb0e
Thank you for your kindness and support!
Sponsors
Our heartfelt thanks to our leading sponsors for their generous support in making this event possible.
A huge shoutout to our Platinum sponsors for their exceptional commitment to our mission.
We appreciate our Gold sponsors for their invaluable contribution to this event's success.
