At the National MS Society, we relentlessly advocate for federal, state, and local government change essential to people with MS.
We must work together to break down barriers to care, improve access to quality health services, and make MS therapies more affordable. We must fight for disability rights, MS research funding, and long-term care resources.
We are activists. We make MS issues national priority issues. We share our personal stories. And we ask our public officials for change that benefits people living with MS and others with disabilities and chronic illnesses.
Change happens through MS activism. Join the movement at www.nationalMSsociety.org/MSactivist
ABOUT US
The National MS Society and individuals nationwide relentlessly advocate every day for community, state, and federal issues that impact the lives of people with MS. Our MS activists are the voices of change for the approximately 400,000 people living with MS nationwide and the 6,400 Utahns and Idahoans with MS.
Get Involved
Find easy ways to be an MS activist, including tips and tools.
Priority MS Issues
Learn about our priorities for improved health care legislation and government programs — at the community, state and national levels.
About MS Activism
Read about the movement to raise awareness for MS and call for change.
Share Your Story
Tell us about your experiences, how you hope to see health care reform unfold, and your experiences related to the National MS Society’s priority issues.
Government Programs
Read about available government programs and how they are working for people living with MS.
Advocacy Resources
Learn about advocacy basics, who represents you, voter registration information, and other useful links.
CONTACT
Change happens through MS activism. Join the movement at www.nationalMSsociety.org/MSactivist.
For details about being an advocate in Utah or Idaho, or with questions about the Utah - Southern Idaho Chapter's advocacy efforts, please contact Brook Osterland at brook.osterland@nmss.org or (800) 344-4867 (select option 2).