The Job Demands and Accommodation Planning Tool (JDAPT)

Many workers with long-term physical and mental health conditions struggle when deciding whether to seek support from their workplace. In making decisions, they weigh risks like the loss of privacy or reputation if they disclose any support needs, versus concerns about job difficulties and changes to work performance if they don’t receive support. Workers, workplace representatives, and health professionals often report being unsure what workers should discuss and what might be helpful. This presentation discusses the development and evaluation of a new interactive resource, the Job Demands and Accommodation Planning Tool (JDAPT). The JDAPT can help with support planning, has versions for workers and organizational representatives, and is freely available.

Bio: Dr. Monique Gignac is scientific director and a senior scientist at the Institute for Work & Health, and a professor at the University of Toronto. Her research examines psychosocial factors like stress, coping, and adaptation and their importance in understanding the impact of chronic health conditions on the lives of working adults. Of particular interest is research on workplace support, accommodation and communication among individuals living with chronic disabling conditions.