Advocate Toolkit

Capitol Hill Basics

Christopher Kush of Soapbox Consulting explains the basic structure of Capitol Hill and the importance of our varied cultures, lifestyles and locations in the fight against arthritis.

What We Fight For

Amy Melnick, Vice President for Advocacy at the Arthritis Foundation, explains what arthritis-specific legislative issues we are addressing on Capitol Hill in 2010 and how you can help. Read more about the priorities.

How to: Write Congress

Whether as a follow-up to an office visit or as a first contact, an email or a letter to your legislator can be an effective advocacy tool to help people with arthritis.

How to: Attend a Town Hall

10 Strategies for Using Congressional Town Hall Meetings to Advance Your Legislative Agenda

How to: Get a Staffer's Attention

Congressional offices receive a large quantity of mail every day, which can make it more difficult for our group's particular messages to receive the attention we think they deserve.

Arthritis Statistics

Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website and learn more about how arthritis impacts your community.