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The Invisible Barriers: How Chronic Illness and Disability Shapes Career Opportunities in Canada

For many Canadians living with chronic illness and disability, career barriers are not always visible, but their impact is very real. This article explores how unpredictable symptoms, limited workplace flexibility, stigma, and gaps in accommodation practices can shape employment opportunities, career growth, and financial security. It also highlights why inclusive workplaces must move beyond basic accessibility and create systems that recognize diverse abilities, fluctuating health needs, and the value of lived experience.

Happy Holidays from WKG Foundation—Let’s Make Change Happen in 2026

Dear friend, As the year comes to a close, all of us at the WKG Foundation want to pause and say one simple but powerful thing: thank you. Thank you to the volunteers who gave their time, the partners who believed in our mission, the patient partners who shared their lived experience, and the community …