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Greetings!
You can make a huge difference in the
lives of tho  se living with scleroderma by simply picking up the phone on September 15, 2010 for the Scleroderma Foundation National Congressional Call-in Day.
Your phone call can play an important
role in supporting the Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act. This act calls for the expansion of federal
support for research on scleroderma at the National Institutes of Health. It also will raise awareness of scleroderma among the general public and healthcare providers and supports the training of new scleroderma researchers!
Legislative Action Alert
National Congressional Call-in Day
September 15, 2010
Help Find a Cure for Scleroderma!
To find out more about this vital initiative and how you can help, click here. |
| A Guide for People with Disabilities Seeking Employment - Americans with Disabilities Act |
There are more opportunities now than ever before for people who are receiving SSDI and SSI benefits to learn job skills and find permanent employment. If you are seeking a job or are new to the workforce, you should become familiar with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), a federal civil rights law designed to prevent discrimination and enable individuals with disabilities to participate fully in all aspects of society. For more information published by adaptiveenvironments.org, click here. |
| NIH Announces Five Botanical Research Centers |
 Studies of the safety, effectiveness, and biological action of botanical products are major focuses for the five dietary supplement research centers selected to be jointly funded by the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), two components of the National Institutes of Health.
For more information, click here. |
| One Size Doesn't Fit All - Steps to a Healthier You |
 MyPyramid offers personalized eating plans and interactive tools to help you plan/ assess your food choices based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans give science-based advice on food and physical activity choices for health.
For more information, click here. |
