Welcome

Thank you for your interest in offering programs designed to help people take control of their arthritis.  Whether you’re a current program leader or partner facility or just looking for more information on becoming one, here’s where you’ll find the information on how to:

• Get involved as a partner site
• Get involved as an Arthritis Foundation leader, instructor or trainer
• Get more information
• Get in touch with Arthritis Foundation staff

We look forward to speaking and working with you in the future.

Become a Partner Site

The Arthritis Foundation Life Improvement Series  programs - Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program, Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, and Arthritis Foundation Self Help Program -are proven to decrease the pain and limitations of arthritis.

• Why offer the Arthritis Foundation Life Improvement Series programs
• Outcomes for our programs:  Evidence that our programs work
                Aquatic | Exercise | Self-Help
• Steps to offer Arthritis Foundation programs
• Resources to promote your classes
• Responsibilities of partner facilities

Accessibility and safety are critical to the Life  Improvement Series. To learn more about becoming a partner, download the agreement form.

Become an Arthritis Foundation Leader

Be a part of our positive results!  When you teach an Arthritis Foundation Life Improvement Series Program you make a tremendous difference in your community.  Many people who participate in these programs see major improvements in their quality of life and overall health status.  In addition, you join the nation's leading organization for arthritis research and education and an elite team of certified instructors.  Experience deep satisfaction by helping to change lives through programs proven to be safe and effective by offereing programs your participants can trust.

Leader Position Description
Aquatic | Exercise | Self-Help 

Training application and statement of understanding
Aquatic | Exercise | Self-Help

Application for certification
Arthritis Foundation Program Certification

Schedule
See a schedule of training opportunities offered by our chapter.

Leader Resources

Marketing Materials
Customizable marketing materials are available to promote your classes.  Brochures, ads, and flyers are available for each program. Contact to request these materials.
Flyer | Ad | Brochure   

Quarterly Report Forms
The Arthritis Foundation is working in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to show how many people benefit from our programs. We rely on the quarterly attendance reports from our partners to measure program growth and to ensure continued federal support. Please use the Participant Attendance and Report Forms each quarter for each class you offer. See the instructions for more information.

Coming soon electronic reporting! Stay tuned to learn about the opportunity to enter your course schedule and participant data online.

Local Newsletter
Leader Links Vol. 3
 
Announcements, Special Events, and Other Opportunities

• 2009 Life Improvement Series revisions are complete
• Join us for our Let's Move Together Arthritis Walk 2009
• Program Partner Appreciation Luncheon, Fall 2009, details coming soon!
• Be There With Bells On!  Jingle Bell Run/Walk 2009

For More Information

Arthritis Foundation, Greater Illinois Chapter
Heidi Koll-Pio, Director of Health Promotions
2621 N. Knoxville Ave.
Peoria, IL 61604
Phone: (309) 682-6600
Fax: (309) 682-6732
E-mail: hkoll@arthritis.org