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HAPPENING HIGHLIGHTS
HFA’s Learning Central Launches
New Learning Opportunities
Hemophilia Federation of America is excited to offer several new learning opportunities for the
bleeding disorders community in HFA’s Learning Central at www.hfalearning.org.
New courses include Joint Health, Employment Rights and Factor VII.
Current, New, and Emerging Therapies
With so many new treatment and therapy choices making their way to market,
trying to learn about them all can be overwhelming. This course offers a refresher
on what’s out there now and the basics of what is in clinical trials.
Access this new course in Learning Central’s University section.
Employment Rights
HFA’s Helping Hands team interacts with more than 400 households each year
— community members who say they face barriers to sustainable employment.
Some are in physically unsustainable jobs while others are in low-wage jobs that
do not cover monthly expenses.
The Employment Rights course offers information about the Americans with
Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act, specifically applicable
to those living with bleeding disorders. It includes first-hand information from
community members about their experiences and tips for self-advocacy in
employment.
Access this new course in Learning Central’s Planning Office section.
Bleeding Disorders Types – Factor VII
Among the other bleeding disorders types courses available, the most recent type
added is Factor VII. Other types already available in Learning Central include an
introduction to hemophilia, Factor VIII (hemophilia A), Factor IX (hemophilia B),
and Factor XI (hemophilia C).
Access this new course in Learning Central’s The Knowledge Park
under Bleeding Disorders Types.
Joint Health
Safe physical activity offers many benefits, including diminishing joint bleeds and
supporting a faster recovery from joint bleeds. These courses tell what joints are,
how they work, and what really happens when a bleed occurs. The courses also
provide advice on choosing ideal physical activities, keeping physical activities
safe, and modifying physical activities to accommodate a body’s current needs.
Access this new course in Learning Central’s Health and Wellness Center section.
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