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Fair Shake
Ask your elected official to give psoriasis a "Fair Shake."
This is your opportunity to reach out to your members of Congress to ask them to support legislation to find better treatments and a cure for all Americans with psoriatic disease.
Members of Congress can show their support of the psoriasis community by appearing in a photo while shaking your hand. In addition to demonstrating their commitment to our cause, this simple gesture will show their understanding that psoriasis isn't contagious; you can't get it from a handshake!
Arranging a local meeting with your elected official is easy. We're here to help. Contact our advocacy department when you are ready!
Before your meeting
Contact your elected officials' offices in Washington, D.C., and request the name and number of the person who schedules appointments locally. You can find complete contact information for each of your members of Congress by using the button below. Once you have the local scheduler's contact information, send a letter requesting a meeting. Here's a letter template (Word format) for you to use.
To get prepared for you meeting, please read the following:
Day of your meeting
On the day of your meeting, bring copies of the materials list below to leave with your elected official and a digital camera.
During your conversation with your legislator, remember to refer to the talking points in the ask sheet. Don't forget to request a photograph with you and your member of Congress shaking hands.
After your meeting
Let the us know the results of your meeting by contacting our advocacy department at 800.723.9166 or by e-mail, action@psoriasis.org. Don't forget to e-mail your photo to us!
Lastly, send a thank you letter to your member of Congress and his/her staff for their time. Here's a sample letter (Word format) to get you started.
Look for your photo in our Fair Shake gallery!