Juvenile Arthritis Conferences

Juvenile Arthritis conferences are a way to make valuable educational presentations and activities available to families.  Studies have demonstrated that family retreats improve children’s emotional functioning and decrease strain on the family.

Other benefits that can be gained by attending one of these conferences include:

• Increased communication among parents, teachers, and school administrators
• Increased peer and social support
• Increased access to a wide variety of health professionals and the latest medical information
• Development of advocacy skills

These conferences can empower people who are challenged with a chronic disease to initiate healthy actions and behaviors as well as develop attitudes that can promote positive change. More importantly, many people form lifelong friendships which, in turn, decrease feelings of isolation and provide emotional support.

Regional JA Conference

Each year, our chapter holds a Juvenile Arthritis Conference for families with children with arthritis.  For the past three years it has been held a the Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg.  If you would like to be added to our mailing list for JA activities, please contact Dana Mayo or call 800.456.4687 ext 307

National JA Conference

Each year,  a chapter hosts a national conference. This year the national conference is being hosted by the Texas Chapter.