In this episode, Kelsey Chomistek discusses strategies for self-advocacy, disease management and personal wellness while attending post-secondary school with inflammatory arthritis. Kelsey also highlights some helpful resources for youth and young adults living with arthritis.

Kelsey was diagnosed with polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) when she was 14 years old in almost 30 joints. At the time, she was a competitive dancer. Even after her diagnosis, she performed on a salsa team for 4 years! She is the national leader for the Teen Arthritis and Autoinflammatory Group (TAG) with Cassie and Friends. She is also a JIA blogger and mentor for JIA patients and families.

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Follow Kelsey’s disease journey on Instagram: @CHRONICALLYKELSEY

Kelsey’s blog: https://chronicallykelsey.wordpress.com/

Cassie and Friends’ resources for school and youth: https://cassieandfriends.ca/school/