Resources to Get Started

There are so many ways to advocate

Learn about your advocacy options and choose what works best for you.

Advocacy is About You

Being an advocate simply means educating others about psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis by sharing your experiences and helping to influence government policy.

Health care policy is created and regulated at every level of government. That’s why NPF works with both Congress and state legislatures, as well as federal and state agencies, to enact policies that improve access to care.

These resources are designed to help you learn about the legislative process and how to advocate effectively.

There are many ways to be an advocate. How will you leave your mark?

Use these resources to learn what it means to be an advocate and find statistics you can share with lawmakers about the psoriatic disease community.

Helpful facts and statistics about psoriatic disease that can help in your advocacy efforts.
As an advocate, you have the power to influence all stages of this process.

Take Action

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Get Started Using Our Advocate Guide

This useful guide is packed with tips and information on how to find your state and federal policymakers, check if they support key legislation, and begin building relationships with them.

Get the guide
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Introduce Yourself to Your Legislators

This is a chance to reach your representatives on your turf! Let them know where you stand on issues of importance to the psoriatic disease community.

Introduce yourself

Keep Learning

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Dive Deeper

Learn about the policy issues that affect the psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis community and NPF's efforts to bring about change. 

Dive deeper on policy issues
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Craft Your Story

All you need to be an advocate for those living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis is a willingness to share your personal story.

Craft your story

Terms to Know

Here are some important terms to know when diving deep into psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis advocacy work.

Learn key terms

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