Advocacy involves efforts to influence the public and private sector that benefit and provide results for people living with multiple sclerosis and their families. We focus on a variety of topics including issues pertaining to people with chronic illnesses or disabilities, access to health care and quality health insurance, prescription drug coverage, discrimination, housing, transportation, and accessibility.
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Join the movement! Even one voice can make an impact on the New York City - Southern New York Chapter’s advocacy efforts to do something about MS NOW!
The following are five ways you can become more active in advocacy issues:
- Call the New York City - Southern New York Chapter about an issue important to you
- Attend New York City - Southern New York Chapter government relations committee meetings
- Receive our MS Action Network emails
- Make phone calls, make visits and write letters to your local politicians and representatives
- Attend the New York City - Southern New York Chapter’s annual public policy conference in Albany, New York.
Interested? Contact Gene Veigl at eveigl@msnyc.org for more information.
