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American Juvenile Arthritis Organization
National. 50 Chapters. Founded 1981. Council of the Arthritis Foundation devoted to serving the special needs of children, teens and young adults with childhood rheumatic diseases (including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus and ankylosing spondylitis) and their families. Provides information, advocacy, educational materials, programs and conferences. Offers online support and local chapter locator. Dues $20/yr. (for Arthritis Fdn). Write: American Juvenile Arthritis Organization 1330 W. Peachtree St., Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30309 Voice: 404-872-7100 ext. 7538 Website: http://www.arthritis.org Verified: 9/29/2010
Spondylitis Association of America
International network. 25 affiliated groups. Founded 1983. Support, research, advocacy and education for patients, families, friends and health professionals concerned with ankylosing spondylitis and related diseases e.g.: (reactive arthritis/Reiter's syndrome, psoriatic arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease). Publications, videotapes and newsletter. Guidelines available to start support groups. Write: Spondylitis Association of America P.O. Box 5872 Sherman Oaks, CA 91413 Voice: 1-800-777-8189 or 818-981-1616 Fax: 818-981-9826 Website: http://www.spondylitis.org E-mail: info@spondylitis.org Verified: 1/26/2011
KickAS.org
Online. 6153 members. Support and information for persons with ankylosing spondylitis and related disorders. Provides inspiration, friendship and humor. Message board. Separate forums for affected persons, families, friends and affected teens. Website: http://www.kickas.org Verified: 1/26/2011
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