Advocacy on the Federal Level

Maryland activists at the 2007 Public Policy Conference in Washington, D.C.

Read about the Society's federal advocacy efforts on the Activist blog.

Advocacy is a crucial element of the National MS Society’s movement towards a world free of MS. The following are important policy areas of focus on the federal level:

Research: Funding for MS-related biomedical and rehabilitative research, especially funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Health Insurance: Providing access to health insurance coverage at an affordable price.

Long-term Care: Providing quality, affordable alternatives to keep people with MS in the community for as long as possible, and help them function at their highest level.

Disability Rights: Assuring physical accessibility for disabled persons, protecting their well being, and preventing discrimination against them.

For the latest information on federal advocacy efforts, please click here www.NationalMSSociety.org.

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