Resources
Looking for even more Crohn's info? Check out the following Crohn's disease resources:
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MyIBD.org
About: MyIBD.org offers information about inflammatory bowel diseases, including Crohn's disease. -
Get York Guts in Gear - IBDride.org
About: Get Your Guts in Gear’s cycling events brings together people who are interested in connecting to a supportive community of people affected by Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis – as patients, caregivers and friends. -
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
About: The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is a government agency that protects people from employment discrimination, including discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and disability.
E-mail Address: info@ask.eeoc.gov
Phone Number: (800) 669-4000 - Americans with Disabilities Act Web site
About: Learn about what "reasonable accommodations" may be afforded to you in your workplace, such as frequent bathroom breaks or sick days. - Ben Morrison
About: Ben Morrison is a comedian (and Crohn's disease patient). His Web site includes information about his career as well as short video clips from his DVD, "Pain in the Ass", a comedy DVD he created about his experiences growing up sick.
E-mail Address: ben@benmorrison.org - New York City Bathroom Locator
About: Find a public or semipublic bathroom near you in NYC! The site has a map of Manhattan with each restroom pointed out in a simple, graphic way. - We Care
About: We Care is an organization for women in the IBD profession, but they’re also advocates for IBD patients, with a special focus on women's issues.
E-mail Address: Via the 'Contact Us' form on the
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The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA)
About: The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America has a lot of educational, research, and scientific information on Crohn’s disease and colitis. The CCFA also is an advocacy group for Crohn’s disease and colitis patients through the support of their members.
E-mail Address: info@ccfa.org
Phone Number: (800) 932-2423
