In this webinar, Dr. Monique Gignac presented tools for workplace support for people with IBD, including the ACED toolkit, a decision‑support tool for whether to disclose health needs at work, and JDAPT, which helps identify job demands and custom accommodation strategies tailored to your work. Attendees gained practical insights and could submit questions ahead of time or ask live.
Dr. Monique Gignac Scientific Director, Institute for Work & Health Professor, University of Toronto
Dr. Monique Gignac is the scientific director and a senior scientist at the Institute for Work & Health, and a professor at the University of Toronto. Her research examines psychosocial factors like stress, coping and adaptation, and their importance in understanding the impact of chronic health conditions in the lives of working adults. Of particular interest is research on workplace support, accommodation and communication among individuals living with chronic disabling conditions.