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In collaboration with Realize Canada’s Workplace REVAMPED project, ACAS is looking for 15 2SLGBTQ+ East and Southeast Asian folks with episodic disabilities in the workplace to participate in a focus group or 1-on-1 interview; specifically looking at barriers related to working and living with episodic disabilities An episodic disability is marked by fluctuating periods and degrees of wellness and disability. This includes: anxiety, bi-polar disorder, depression, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and Parkinson’s. More examples of episodic disabilities can be found through the sign up link. All participants will be compensated $75 via e-transfer.  Please use the link or e-mail Gabriel Marie at research1@acas.org receive the link to sign up for a focus group or 1-on-1 interview. Since space is limited, select participants will be contacted to confirm their participation. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gabriel Marie. Sign up link: https://forms.gle/Z7mZsZABiSqMwG3R9 (Image Description: The image has text describing what an episodic disability is and how you can participate. The background has a variety of pastel colours spray painted onto it with images of 3 people’s faces and a hand showing how episodic disabilities can impact folks mentally, emotionally and physically)

Please register for the forum below if you are one of the people listed above and are interested in discussing the Positive Asian diasporic experiences in Canada and the U.S. Details Dates/Times (6:00 pm to 7:30 PM EST) Topics Register  Links More details November  29, 2022 Understanding Health Equity for Positive Asians Clinical trends and holistic health care needs of Asians living with HIV: An HIV treatment/access point of view     https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpfu6trjssGdVfwj_POL_CRd1TLVDYmZ18 Dr. Tseng works as a specialist consultant at the Immunodeficiency Clinic, Toronto General Hospital and is an Associate Professor with the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto. She has published extensively on drug interactions and adverse reactions, and is a Chief Editor of a website/mobile app on HIV and hepatitis C pharmacology and drug interactions (http://app.hivclinic.ca). Dr. Tseng is a co-founder of the Ontario HIV Pharmacists Specialty Group and the Canadian HIV and Viral Hepatitis Pharmacists Network. She is a Fellow of the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists and is credentialed as an HIV Pharmacist through the American Academy of HIV Medicine. Dr. Tseng is a recipient of the Hall of Distinction Alumni Award (2020) from the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, recognizing her significant achievements in the profession of pharmacy. Anthony Mohamed is the Senior Specialist, Equity & Community Engagement, St. Michael’s Hospital, where he has been since 1995. On leave since 2015, he is an active leadership volunteer with many community initiatives including the Senior Pride Network, Myeloma Canada and a study on the relationship between HIV and Cancer. He has specialized skills in facilitation, mediation, policy development, project management, research, community partnerships and strategically applying an intersectional anti-oppression framework. His Masters of Environmental Studies (YorkU), specializing in “cross cultural community health promotion” emphasizes his commitment to equitable care for all. [...]

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You still have time to donate to this event.  Please go to https://raceroster.com/events/2022/34025/2022-tcs-toronto-waterfront-marathon/fundraising-organization/39670 to make a donation.

Only two weeks until the Toronto Waterfront Marathon on Sunday Oct 16, 2022. ACAS is running to raise donations in support of our programs for PHA. All of your donations will directly fund ACAS programs. Please join our team of runners, donate to our runners, or even share the ACAS donation page to help raise funds. Here is our donation page https://raceroster.com/events/2022/34025/2022-tcs-toronto-waterfront-marathon/pledge/team/401

ACAS is an official charity partner with the Toronto Waterfront Marathon.  ACAS will receive $5 when you register using this link https://raceroster.com/34025?aff=N34B5.

Information The monkeypox vaccination service, provided by Toronto Public Health nurses in collaboration with ACAS, is on Friday, June 24th, 11:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at 260 Spadina Ave, Unit 410. Priority will be given to members of the East and Southeast Asian community and their partners. There is no walk-in. Please use this link https://acas.setmore.com  and choose one of the staff names for an appointment time.   There are a few pops-up clinics in Toronto right now. You can check where to get mass vaccination at https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/health-wellness-care/health-programs-advice/monkeypox/   By booking this appointment, you are confirming that you met the Provincial eligibility: You are trans- or cis-gender individuals who self-identify as belonging to the gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (gbMSM) community AND at least one of the following: Have received a diagnosis of bacterial STI (i.e., chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis) in the past 2 months; Have had 2 or more sexual partners within the past 21 days or may be planning to; Have attended venues for sexual contact within the past 21 days (e.g., bath houses, sex clubs) or may be planning to, or who work/volunteer in these settings; Have had anonymous/casual sex in the past 21 days (e.g., using online dating/ hookup apps) or may be planning to; Engage in sex work or may be planning to, and their sexual contacts.