Make Your Story Known For ELSA Dealing with a rare condition like ectodermal dysplasia can be very challenging, especially when it comes to navigating the healthcare system. The National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias (NFED) is here to help you get the necessary care. One effective way to achieve this is through legislative advocacy and sharing…
How The Stand Together Conference is Unique This Year
This year’s summer event is going to look a little different than other years. Find out what you can expect when you attend the Stand Together Advocacy Conference and how you’ll leave empowered to advocate for yourself at home and on Capitol Hill!
My Motto: Never Ever Give Up
Meet Nicole, a determined 14-year-old girl who is using her voice on Capitol Hill to advocate for herself and others. She would like you to join her. Learn why she’s advocating and what you can do to help.
ELSA Advocates Raise Their Voices in DC at NFED Hill Day
The air felt electric on September 19th as 172 advocates marched to the steps of the United States Capitol Building in Washington D.C.., ready to advocate for the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA). Read about this amazing day and what’s happening next for this important legislation.
What I Would Tell My Middle School Self
For her entire life, dentists told Finlay she would have to wait till adulthood to get treatment for her missing teeth. They didn’t seem to understand how having missing and misshapen teeth was affecting her. Find out what her frustrated parents did to get her treatment and how this experience has impacted the teenager’s outlook.
Committed Advocates Inspire Action in the Senate
With about six weeks left in the 117th session of Congress, the mood on Capitol Hill feels hopeful and positive for getting the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA) passed! Team ELSA participated in our third virtual Advocacy Day this year. Find out where things stand on the bill and how you can help.
What I Want for My Grandchildren With Ectodermal Dysplasias
Sandi Hirst is a grandma who is passionately advocating for the three generations in her family who are affected by x-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia. She doesn’t want her daughters to have to pay six figures for her grandsons’ dental care. Read this month’s Volunteer Spotlight to find out what she’s doing to help advance the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act and why.
How Powerful Storytelling Could Make ELSA a Law
We have the most amazing Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA) advocates! Our contacts on Capitol Hill tell us that the reason the bill has garnered incredible support in a short amount of time is because of our grassroots efforts. It’s because families affected by congenital anomalies bravely share their personal stories with Congress. That’s exactly what happened again on Tuesday, June 21 when 314 advocates met with 49 U.S. Senate offices for the National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias (NFED) Virtual Advocacy Day with the Senate.