A research team at the Bloorview Research Institute is doing a study to explore how youth with disabilities navigate online spaces for social connections and sexuality information. As part of this, they are asking young people aged 15-24 who self-identify as having a disability to fill out an online survey to tell them about their experiences using online spaces like social media, forums, and health websites for social connections and sexuality information. It will also ask for suggestions on how these spaces could be improved. The survey will take about 30 minutes to complete.

Visit their website for more information. If you have any questions or would like to participate, please contact the Research Coordinator, Emily Cox, at ecox@hollandbloorview.ca.

A PHD Candidate at UBC’s School of Social Work is conducting research aimed at generating knowledge on the experiences of transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) people who identify as disabled regarding their access to gender-affirming care (GAC) in British Columbia, Canada. They are leading this study, under the shared supervision of Dr. Hannah Kia (UBC School of Social Work) and Dr. Tim Stainton (Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship), and are currently recruiting participants.

Selected participants will complete a 60-90 minute interview on Zoom and receive a $50 e-transfer upon completion of an interview. A person may be eligible to participate in this study if they:

• Identify as transgender, non-binary or gender diverse (TGD).
• Identify as a disabled person- This study validates all aspects of disability identity including invisible ones.
• Are 19 years or older and live in British Columbia, Canada.
• Have experience with any aspect of gender-affirming care (GAC), including medical interventions and/or psychosocial support.

Anyone who is interested in participating can learn more by either following this link https://blogs.ubc.ca/gacdisabledtgdstudy/ or scanning the QR code on the poster.

There is a new research study: “Wildfire Smoke and Health Recommendations: Understanding Community Values, Preferences, and Needs”, led by Dr. Chris Carlsten, Dr. Nick Bansback, Dr. Pat Camp, and Dr. Stephanie Harvard of the University of British Columbia.

The research team is looking for people across British Columbia to participate in a 60- to 90-minute focus group or interview about health recommendations and decision-making around wildfire smoke. Focus group/interview participants will receive $60 for their time after completion. 

To express interest in participating in a focus group or interview, please visit this link and fill out the screening survey. A research team member will contact respondents to follow up.

Download the flyer with more information here.