MS Action Alert Network
The MS Action Network is the center for advocacy at the National MS Society. We represent the interests of people with MS as important policy decisions are made in both the public and private sectors. Our advocacy is focused on: federal funding for MS research; quality health care; long-term care; disability rights; and health insurance and prescription drug coverage. The MS Action Network works on these important issues at the federal, state and local levels.
Join the National MS Society’s MS Action Network. It’s a simple way to influence the governmental process. People with MS and their friends and relatives comprise this grassroots lobbying network, including more than 350 of your neighbors in Northern California.
Multiple Sclerosis California Action Network (MS-CAN)
Our MS Action Network and the Government Relations Committee work in concert with MS-CAN, the Multiple Sclerosis California Action Network. MS-CAN is an advocacy coalition formed by the six Society chapters serving the Golden State. It coordinates a unified, statewide response to political issues of concern to people with MS.
Members of the MS Action Network engage in letter-writing and telephone campaigns, as well as face-to-face meetings with state, local and federal officials. Their grassroots efforts are essential to guarding the rights of people with MS. The commitment of members nationwide makes the National MS Society one of America’s most respected voices on healthcare issues. Remember that you are a constituent and a voter. Every voice counts!
For more information you can contact Stewart Ferry via email or at 1-800-344-4867, (415) 230-6678.
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