Join our advocacy network and help us secure access to appropriate arthritis treatments for all arthritis and joint disorder patients

How much time will it take to be an Advocate?
Very little.  Advocates can choose how much time to devote to an issue. Your role as an advocate can be as simple as making a phone call or sending an e-mail or a letter. If you choose to become more involved, your advocacy may include visits to State or Federal lawmakers or agencies or attendance at hearings and meetings

What skills do I need to become an arthritis advocate?
The most important qualification is a personal knowledge of arthritis or a passion for the healthcare rights of arthritis patients. This may come from being personally diagnosed with arthritis or any one of the more than 100 related conditions or from a friend or relative who lives with arthritis. It might also result from a general interest in access to care issues for all patients with chronic illness

Is advocacy difficult?
Not at all.  We will provide you with sample letters, or you can choose to write your own. 

Does advocacy really work?
YES!  Grassroots advocacy is a very effective way to make changes.  When advocates make noise, policy makers will listen.