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A person with a rare chronic illness works with their boss and a workplace wellness coach to adjust their job tasks based on how their symptoms change day to day. What role is this person playing?

• A patient who needs special treatment from their employer

• A participant in a company-run wellness program

• A partner who brings their health knowledge to shape a plan that works for them

• Someone who lets others figure out what's best

A parent joins a school meeting to update their child’s allergy plan and shares real-life examples of what works when their child has a reaction. What is this parent doing?

• Just following school safety rules

• Using their real-world experience to help the team make better decisions

• Speaking as a parent, but not making decisions

• Giving input but not part of the team

Jackson, who is living with HIV, is invited to help design a local health program that also supports food and housing needs. Why is Jackson's role important?

• He helps the team check a community box

• He gives helpful stories for outreach materials

• He offers personal insight that shapes smarter, more realistic solutions

• He speaks on behalf of all patients

A teen with epilepsy teaches camp staff how to spot early signs of a seizure and walks them through using their medication kit. What role are they taking on?

• A camper with special needs

• A young person helping with staff training

• A health expert sharing firsthand knowledge to help others respond better

• A student giving a safety talk

A transgender adult teams up with a social worker and doctor to get the care they need while dealing with job discrimination. What does this show about their role?

• They’re part of a coordinated care team

• They’re navigating a tricky system with help

• They are leading the way by combining lived experience with professional advice

• They are working with experts to understand their identity

Liam, a student with ADHD, shows their academic coach a custom study and testing plan they’ve built based on what has worked for them before. What does this show?

• They’re using the school’s support plan

• They’re accepting extra help

• They’re using their personal experience to co-create a strategy that works

• They’re working around academic rules

A person with long COVID speaks at a town hall about how hard it’s been to get disability help and offers ideas for better policies. What are they doing?

• Sharing their story

• Using their experience to point out system gaps and offer real solutions

• Representing others in their community

• Giving feedback for a research project

A daughter caring for her aging mom joins a planning session with staff at a senior center. She shares what has worked and what’s been challenging at home. What’s her role in the team?

• A loving family member

• A key care partner with practical knowledge that supports better planning

• A stand-in for her mom

• A support person who follows expert advice

A refugee with diabetes works with a dietitian and a local grocery store to create a meal plan that fits their culture, food budget, and health needs. What role are they taking?

• A patient getting help

• A participant in a food program

• A lead planner using daily life experience to build something realistic and healthy

• A community member receiving support

A veteran with PTSD runs a peer group and helps a hospital improve how it welcomes other veterans. What's the best way to describe their role?

• A. A volunteer helping other patients

• B. A voice for veterans

• C. A leader combining personal experience with system feedback to make real change

• D. A guide offering emotional support