Every day, the NFED staff receives calls, emails and social media messages about the terrible struggles families have getting coverage for their dental care. Insurance coverage issues have plagued our community for decades. Raise your voice with us to take action. We need just one more Representative to cosponsor and introduce a Bill. We have four different opportunities for you to advocate.
Top 10 Reasons Why Kids Should Advocate
At 13, Aidan Abbott is already getting to be a pro when it comes to advocating for ectodermal dysplasias on Capitol Hill. The Wisconsin teen built his confidence by telling lawmakers about the rare condition that affects him and thousands of others: ectodermal dysplasias. He and his family will be joining the National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias (NFED) on July 18 for Ectodermal Dysplasias Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill. Aidan lists his 10 ten reasons why every kid with ectodermal dysplasias should come advocate with him.
Returning to Capitol Hill
We’re going back! To Capitol Hill for our 2nd Ectodermal Dysplasias Advocacy Day. We invite the ectodermal dysplasias community to join us July 17-18 in Washington D.C. Our goal is to ask Congress to support a bill (to be announced soon) that will provide insurance benefits for dental care of ectodermal dysplasias.
Why We Must Keep Fighting
The Abbott family’s journey to new teeth for their son, Aidan, has not been an easy one. They have had to fight their insurance company every step of the way for years. Find out why his mom thinks it worth it and why every family must fight, too!
Our Gift for You: A Major Advocacy Announcement
Senator Tammy Baldwin has been a big supporter of ectodermal dysplasias this past year. She introduced S.Res.226 in July and welcomed us to Capitol Hill. Now, she’s getting ready to take the next step toward helping us get a law mandating health benefits the dental care for ectodermal dysplasias.
Announcing a Week of Action To Get You Dental Care Coverage
Next week, we will announce several opportunities in our Autumn is for Advocacy campaign for you to make your voice heard about the need for a bill for health benefits for dental care of ectodermal dysplasias. Families, we need you to take action, to advocate.
Autumn is for Advocacy
Our families made a significant impact on Ectodermal Dysplasias Advocacy Day! We need everyone in our community to meet with their legislators. We give step by step directions. Ask them to support future legislation which will provide insurance benefits for dental care for all ectodermal dysplasias.
First Advocacy Day Was a Landmark in NFED History
Our first Ectodermal Dysplasias Advocacy Day was an extraordinary moment in the history NFED. 175 people stormed Capitol Hill to educate our Congress.