The CanScreen T1D team aims to develop a screening tool that is suitable for the general population of newborns and children in Canada, regardless of who they are, where they live, or what they believe in. This goal is known as health equity, which ensures that everyone has access to quality healthcare. We recognize that gathering input from people with diverse experiences is essential to making sure the screening tool is effective for everyone.
This is where you come in!
By signing up for our “Get Involved” mailing list, you will learn about the ways to take part in CanScreen T1D. (Note: The mailing list will be published in the upcoming weeks. Please check back in for more updates.)
To find out more about how you can get involved, explore the following pages:
Who Can Get Involved?
We want to engage with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences. A few categories of people with whom we hope to connect are:
- People with type 1 diabetes (T1D)
- Families and caregivers of a person with T1D
- Indigenous peoples in Canada
- People with disabilities
- Members of equity deserving groups, such as the 2SLGBTQI+ community, rural and remote communities, people with different financial circumstances, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds
- People from different provinces and territories
How Can You Get Involved?
There are many ways you can get involved with CanScreen T1D. We value your time, knowledge, and opinions. Your participation can make a real difference.
Below are some examples of the ways to get involved:
- Take part in a focus group
- Join a committee
- Become a member of a research team
When Can You Get Involved?
We are in the early stages of most activities – so you can look forward to start learning about ways to take part in early 2025.
What Comes Next?
The best way to stay up to date is to follow us on social media and to sign up for the Get Involved mailing list for more information.