The JA Alliance (Juvenile Arthritis Alliance) is a virtual community connected through the Arthritis Foundation Web site. Its members are parents, volunteers, health professionals and anyone who is impacted by juvenile arthritis. The Arthritis Foundation created patient alliances to ensure we have the important voice of people with arthritis represented in the leadership of the organization by fully integrating, and expanding all juvenile arthritis activities throughout the Arthritis Foundation's nationwide structure. So, what happened to the AJAO? Read More...
Save the Date for the 2010 JA Conference
Mark July 29-August 1, 2010 on your calendar and plan to join us at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel. Check back for updates and more details.
In the meantime, see what happened at the 2010 conference. Download a (free) copy of our special kids-created edition of Kids Get Arthritis Too. Can't get enough? Watch first-person interviews of kids with arthritis, listen to a podcast or flip through Jack McGlone's book, Poor Liam. More.
Arthritis Foundation Advocate Tells Her Story
Advocate Kristen Hartman is 19 and was diagnosed with Juvenile Arthritis when she was five. She was recently featured in a television interview in her hometown of Chicago. Watch her story and hear why she is an Arthritis Foundation advocate.
Experience camp
Wondering what happens at an Arthritis Foundation camp? View a video and learn first hand from the campers and counselors.
NIH Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic
In the fall of 2000, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) established its first Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic with the aim of achieving a broad and vitally important mission. Read about the clinic and the types of studies conducted there.
NIH Releases New Research Funding Data
National Institutes of Health releases information on research funding. See how much the NIH is spending on arthritis research. Estimates of Funding by Disease Category.
National Institutes of Health releases a summary of arthritis and rheumatic diseases roundtable discussion. Read the summary.
Read about Raising a Child With Arthritis
From the editors of the newsletter Kids Get Arthritis Too is a brand-new edition of Raising A Child With Arthritis. Cutting through the medical textbook jargon, this book covers how to understand disease types, treatment and research, financial concerns, school challenges and more. Personal stories sharing personal triumph and tips for success are peppered throughout. The appendix includes helpful worksheets, charts and a list of additional resources. Order in the Arthritis Foundation online store or by calling 800-283-7800.
Join the online discussion
Share your experiences raising a child with juvenile arthritis with other parents in our online community.
Tell Us What You Think
The JA Alliance section has been up since July and we would love to hear your feedback on the newly designed section for juvenile arthritis. Feel free to send in your Ideas for content, features and resources that you would like to see featured in this area.
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JA Alliance Mission
The JA Alliance is a virtual community connected through the Arthritis Foundation Web site. Its members are parents, volunteers, health professionals and anyone who is impacted by juvenile arthritis. Our goal is to provide the resources and opportunities for YOU to learn, connect and share with others.
