National Juvenile Arthritis Conference

To the Arthritis Foundation JA Family,  
  
After much careful consideration, we have decided to make the 2021 National JA Conference a virtual event, July 22-25. The JA planning committee, staff and medical professionals believe there is still too much uncertainty and risk surrounding travel and large gatherings, and letting this decision linger any longer could create unnecessary burdens related to travel and finances for our JA Community.  
  
The success we enjoyed last July with our first ever virtual National JA Conference made this decision a little easier. In 2020, our reach and access grew with the virtual event — including JA families from nine countries and an increase in the number of U.S. families reached over previous conference years.  
  
This summer, we have an amazing opportunity to build on that reach and AMPLIFY the JA MOVEMENT with expanded programming and even more networking elements. Undeniably, the in-person component of the JA Conference is invaluable but ensuring the safety of the JA Community remains our top priority.   
   
We thank you for your understanding as we navigate these difficult and unusual times.  
We will release more details in the coming months, but please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.  
  
Registration will open in late March. Check back for more details!  
  
For more information regarding the JA Conference, please contact Katie Bitner at [email protected]