The Arthritis Foundation is pleased to offer this informational webcast. Through a series of presentations and interactive sessions with experienced staff and active advocates, this webcast will provide you with the tools you will need to get involved, become an Arthritis Ambassador and learn to share your arthritis story with elected officials. Click here to view the webcast and read or print the program presentations.
2013 Advocacy Summit • March 4-6, 2013 • Washington, D.C.
On March 4-6, 2013, more than 300 people with arthritis and their families will be in Washington, DC for the Arthritis Foundation’s 15th Annual Advocacy Summit. Advocates from around the country – including more than 50 from the Northeast Region – will be sharing their stories with Congress and letting them know that Ignoring Arthritis is Unacceptable.
And you can join in the excitement through our Virtual Summit at www.arthritis.org/virtual-summit.
Participate and follow the action in DC including a live Instagram and Twitter stream, guest bloggers, and the chance to email your elected officials about important arthritis-related legislative issues on the Virtual Advocacy Summit page. You will also have the ability to join advocates virtually in DC through the following two live streaming sessions.
Take this opportunity to participate by sharing your story because Washington needs to hear that Ignoring Arthritis Is Unacceptable. To stay involved after the Summit, join the movement and become an e-advocate here.
And you can join in the excitement through our Virtual Summit at www.arthritis.org/virtual-summit.
Participate and follow the action in DC including a live Instagram and Twitter stream, guest bloggers, and the chance to email your elected officials about important arthritis-related legislative issues on the Virtual Advocacy Summit page. You will also have the ability to join advocates virtually in DC through the following two live streaming sessions.
Take this opportunity to participate by sharing your story because Washington needs to hear that Ignoring Arthritis Is Unacceptable. To stay involved after the Summit, join the movement and become an e-advocate here.
The 2013 Advocacy Summit is open for registration! This unique event brings advocates from all 50 states to Washington, DC on March 4th-6th to learn about our advocacy priorities and key issues, meet with your Member of Congress and their staff, and receive valuable advocacy training. Travel Award applications are also available through this link.
Please do not delay – the deadline for Travel Awards is Thursday, December 20th at 5PM EST. Let’s talk about arthritis Face to Face: Join us at the Advocacy Summit!
Is the cost of prescription drugs (such as a biologic) a barrier to your treatment? Have you stopped taking prescription drugs or modified your treatment plan due to out-of-pocket expenses? If so, your story can be part of the solution to lower costs for arthritis medications. The Arthritis Foundation Public Policy and Advocacy Department is embarking on a new initiative to raise awareness about the unfair cost sharing burden of arthritis medications. Complete the survey to tell us how the cost of arthritis medication has impacted your life!OUR ADVOCATES MAKE A DIFFERENCE
E-Advocates help improve the lives of people living with arthritis. The key to success in changing government policies and funding is through grassroots advocacy and our e-advocates are the Arthritis Foundation's chief resource for making positive changes in Washington. To learn more, or to become an E-advocate, click here.
