Out of the Margins: Centering the Voices of Underrepresented Populations
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Ariel Lawrence
Session Description
Diabetes has a negative association within communities of color. There’s a higher incidence of the disease and people of color are more likely to die from complications of diabetes than whites. Yet, when we visit platforms focused on diabetes, there are few initiatives targeted towards us. There are few examples that individuals from underrepresented communities can relate to, and few places where our stories are reflected. In recent years, we have witnessed the emergence of patient-led platforms geared towards cultivating community and elevating the voices of POC living with diabetes. In this session, we will discuss the importance of spotlighting the stories of underrepresented communities to foster improved outcomes, and what we can learn from this process.
Lessons from this session include:
- Understand the importance of elevating the stories, experiences, and knowledge of people of color living with T1D, and the value that brings both to the broader diabetes community– online, organizations, funders, health professionals, and for those POC living with diabetes.
- Shifting from a diversity mindset to an inclusion mindset.
This session was a part of Connected in Motion’s 2020 Virtual Slipstream: USA program
Stigma & Stereotypes: Redefining Type 1 diabetes
Dr Apoorva Gomber
Session Description:
If you’re living with Type 1 diabetes, you’ve probably experienced, first hand stigma and stereotypes associated. Join Dr Apoorva Gomba for a look at how Type 1 diabetes is viewed around the world and what we can do as a community to tackle them.
Highlights from this session include updates on:
- Definition and causes of stigma
- Framework to understand stigma & stereotyping
- Theoretical Perspectives on Social Stigma
- Consequences of Diabetes-Related Stigma
This session was a part of Connected in Motion’s 2020 Virtual Slipstream: USA program
Canadian Disability Tax Credit – Crunching the Numbers
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JDRF Canada
Session Description
If you are living with Type 1 diabetes in Canada, you could be eligible for the Disability Tax Credit, a non-refundable credit that opens the doors up to additional savings opportunities through the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). If you are interested in learning more and receiving information on how to complete your application, tune in!
Key learnings from this session include:
- Tax Credit for medical expenses
- Disability Tax Credit**
- RDSP (registered disability savings plan)**
- Working Income Tax Benefit (supplement for low-income earners**)
- Provincial Programs
This session was a part of Connected in Motion’s 2020 Virtual Slipstream: Canada program
Canadian Disability Tax Credit – Crunching the Numbers
JDRF Canada
Session Description
If you are living with Type 1 diabetes in Canada, you could be eligible for the Disability Tax Credit, a non-refundable credit that opens the doors up to additional savings opportunities through the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). If you are interested in learning more and receiving information on how to complete your application, tune in!
Key learnings from this session include:
- Tax Credit for medical expenses
- Disability Tax Credit**
- RDSP (registered disability savings plan)**
- Working Income Tax Benefit (supplement for low-income earners**)
- Provincial Programs
This session was a part of Connected in Motion’s 2020 Virtual Slipstream: Canada program
Future of Diabetes Technology
Lorraine Anderson
Session Description
Let’s take a look at some of the options we have available to us now and what we can expect to see for new technology to manage t1d going forward. There are exciting tools coming our way in the not-too-distant future that may help make daily life with diabetes easier and let us focus our time and energy elsewhere!
Key learnings from this session include:
- Looking at what is ahead in the world of insulin automation
- Assessing the current insulin infusion technologies
- Looking at what glucose monitoring might look like in the future
This session was a part of Connected in Motion’s 2020 Virtual Slipstream: Canada program
Five things happening in Canadian Diabetes & Advocacy
Kimberley Hanson
Session Description
Learn about diabetes advocacy going on in Canada and what you can do to be involved. Find out about advocacy for financial supports like the Disability Tax Credit and CGM coverage, human rights and for a nation-wide strategy to tackle diabetes. If you’re interested in sharing your experiences and using your voice for change, this is your chance to learn about how to get involved.
Key learnings from this session include:
- Advocacy efforts around Diabetes 360˚
- Financial supports available to Canadians with Type 1 diabetes
- Access to medications, devices and supplies
- Human rights
- How can you get involved?
This session was a part of Connected in Motion’s 2020 Virtual Slipstream: Canada program
Tips and Tricks for Diabetes Management
Lorraine Anderson
Session Description
Test your knowledge and come prepared to share your tips for what works best for you in day to day diabetes decision making. We will talk about everything from sick day management to optimizing insulin usage to safe travelling to just doing your best each day with common t1d challenges.
Key learnings from this session include:
- Lessons about basal insulin
- Tips for bolus insulin
- Carb ratios
- Insulin Sensitivity Factor
This session was a part of Connected in Motion’s 2020 Virtual Slipstream: Canada program
DiversiT1D: Growing our Community
Mer Fraser, Michel Godbout, Rebecca Redmond
Session Description
The diabetes community is incredibly diverse, though it sometimes doesn’t feel that way. Join us for a discussion about the barriers to inclusivity that exist within our community. Let’s brainstorm together and discover the ways we can grow our community, making it more inclusive, more welcoming and – ultimately – a better representation of our DiversiT1D!
Key learnings from this session include:
- How do we recognize diversity & Promote inclusion?
- The importance of inclusive language & representation
- How do we get started? What needs to change?
- How can we prioritize access for all?
- What resources are available for those looking for groups within the t1d community?
This session was a part of Connected in Motion’s 2020 Virtual Slipstream: Canada program
