{"id":20500,"date":"2026-07-20T09:02:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T13:02:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aseq-ehaq.ca\/?page_id=20500"},"modified":"2026-07-23T11:35:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T15:35:29","slug":"participate-in-our-research","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aseq-ehaq.ca\/en\/participate-in-our-research\/","title":{"rendered":"Participate in our Research"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- Research Projects: WordPress Custom HTML block embed. 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You may be able to participate in one or more of our research studies, even if you have never received a diagnosis of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS).<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2 class=\"arp-section-heading\">Current Research Portfolio<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"arp-intro-text\">ASEQ-EHAQ conducts community-engaged research to advance healthcare, accessibility, environmental health, and inclusion for people living with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS). Explore our current studies and discover how you can contribute to research that informs policy, practice, and healthier, more inclusive communities across Canada.<\/p>\n  <p class=\"arp-intro-callout\">Research opportunities are updated regularly. Check back often for new studies and opportunities to participate.<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"arp-grid\">\n\n    <article class=\"arp-card\">\n      <span class=\"arp-status arp-active\">Recruiting (Ethics Approved)<\/span>\n      <h3>Invisible in the Storm<span class=\"arp-h2-subtitle\">Climate Vulnerability and MCS<\/span><\/h3>\n      <dl class=\"arp-fields\">\n        <dt>Theme<\/dt><dd>Climate Resilience<\/dd>\n        <dt>Who Can Participate<\/dt><dd>Adults with MCS; caregivers<\/dd>\n        <dt>Located In<\/dt><dd>Ontario and Qu\u00e9bec Only<\/dd>\n        <dt>Estimated Time<\/dt><dd>Survey (15 min); Focus Group optional<\/dd>\n      <\/dl>\n      <p class=\"arp-description-label\">Description<\/p>\n      <p class=\"arp-description\">Examines how wildfire smoke, extreme heat, power outages, and other climate-related events affect people living with MCS to improve emergency preparedness, accessibility, and climate resilience.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"arp-actions\">\n        <a class=\"arp-btn arp-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/SB6JW9V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Participate<span class=\"arp-visually-hidden\"> in Invisible in the Storm (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a>\n        <a class=\"arp-btn arp-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/aseq-ehaq.ca\/en\/invisible-in-the-storm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More<span class=\"arp-visually-hidden\"> about Invisible in the Storm (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/article>\n\n    <article class=\"arp-card\">\n      <span class=\"arp-status arp-active\">Recruiting (Ethics Approved)<\/span>\n      <h3>Professional Knowledge and Awareness of MCS<span class=\"arp-h2-subtitle\">(ECRoB Strategy 1)<\/span><\/h3>\n      <dl class=\"arp-fields\">\n        <dt>Theme<\/dt><dd>Professional Education<\/dd>\n        <dt>Who Can Participate<\/dt><dd>Professionals<\/dd>\n        <dt>Located In<\/dt><dd>Canada<\/dd>\n        <dt>Estimated Time<\/dt><dd>Survey (10\u201315 min)<\/dd>\n      <\/dl>\n      <p class=\"arp-description-label\">Description<\/p>\n      <p class=\"arp-description\">A national study examining professional knowledge, accommodation practices, and accessibility barriers related to MCS to inform education, policy, and inclusive practices across Canada.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"arp-actions\">\n        <a class=\"arp-btn arp-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/MMDC6KY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Participate<span class=\"arp-visually-hidden\"> in Professional Knowledge and Awareness of MCS (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a>\n        <a class=\"arp-btn arp-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/aseq-ehaq.ca\/en\/strategy-1-measuring-knowledge-and-awareness-of-multiple-chemical-sensitivity-mcs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More<span class=\"arp-visually-hidden\"> about Professional Knowledge and Awareness of MCS (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/article>\n\n    <article class=\"arp-card\">\n      <span class=\"arp-status arp-active\">Recruiting (Ethics Approved)<\/span>\n      <h3>How to Request Inclusion<span class=\"arp-h2-subtitle\">(ECRoB Strategy 3)<\/span><\/h3>\n      <dl class=\"arp-fields\">\n        <dt>Theme<\/dt><dd>Accessibility<\/dd>\n        <dt>Who Can Participate<\/dt><dd>Adults with or without MCS, Professionals<\/dd>\n        <dt>Located In<\/dt><dd>Canada<\/dd>\n        <dt>Estimated Time<\/dt><dd>Two surveys (3\u20135 min each); Focus Group optional<\/dd>\n      <\/dl>\n      <p class=\"arp-description-label\">Description<\/p>\n      <p class=\"arp-description\">A national study exploring barriers and practical accommodation strategies for people living with MCS to develop <em>How to Request Inclusion<\/em>, a guide supporting accessibility and inclusion.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"arp-actions\">\n        <a class=\"arp-btn arp-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/VS2HSZK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Participate<span class=\"arp-visually-hidden\"> in How to Request Inclusion (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a>\n        <a class=\"arp-btn arp-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/aseq-ehaq.ca\/en\/strategy-3-developing-a-practical-guide-for-inclusion-and-accommodation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More<span class=\"arp-visually-hidden\"> about How to Request Inclusion (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/article>\n\n    <article class=\"arp-card\">\n      <span class=\"arp-status arp-active\">Recruiting (Ethics Approved)<\/span>\n      <h3>Invisible No More<\/h3>\n      <dl class=\"arp-fields\">\n        <dt>Theme<\/dt><dd>Lived Experience<\/dd>\n        <dt>Who Can Participate<\/dt><dd>Adults with MCS, caregivers<\/dd>\n        <dt>Located In<\/dt><dd>Canada<\/dd>\n        <dt>Estimated Time<\/dt><dd>Two surveys; Focus Group optional; Interview optional (video, audio or text)<\/dd>\n      <\/dl>\n      <p class=\"arp-description-label\">Description<\/p>\n      <p class=\"arp-description\">Documents the lived experiences of Canadians affected by MCS through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and storytelling to advance awareness, accessibility, advocacy, and policy development.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"arp-actions\">\n        <a class=\"arp-btn arp-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/aseq-ehaq.ca\/en\/invisible-no-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More<span class=\"arp-visually-hidden\"> about Invisible No More (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/article>\n\n    <article class=\"arp-card\">\n      <span class=\"arp-status arp-upcoming\">Coming Soon (Ethics Pending)<\/span>\n      <h3>Experiences of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) in Qu\u00e9bec<\/h3>\n      <dl class=\"arp-fields\">\n        <dt>Theme<\/dt><dd>Healthcare &amp; Accessibility<\/dd>\n        <dt>Who Can Participate<\/dt><dd>Adults with MCS and caregivers<\/dd>\n        <dt>Located In<\/dt><dd>Qu\u00e9bec Only<\/dd>\n        <dt>Estimated Time<\/dt><dd>Survey (5\u20137 min); Focus Group optional<\/dd>\n      <\/dl>\n      <p class=\"arp-description-label\">Description<\/p>\n      <p class=\"arp-description\">A Qu\u00e9bec-wide study exploring healthcare access, accommodation, disability recognition, and everyday barriers experienced by people living with MCS and their caregivers.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"arp-actions\">\n        <a class=\"arp-btn arp-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/aseq-ehaq.ca\/en\/experiences-of-mcs-in-quebec\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More<span class=\"arp-visually-hidden\"> about Experiences of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) in Qu\u00e9bec (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/article>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"arp-footer-box\">\n    <p>Can&#8217;t participate? 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