WE WANT YOU to join KASA!
We are teens and young adults with health care needs speaking on our own behalf. Some of us may not have health care needs or disabilities, but maybe a friend, brother or sister does and we care about them and want to learn more about what it's like to have a special health care need. So, read up, join in and pass it on!
Who we are:
We serve as youth advisors to many Family Voices activities at the state and national levels. We represent the voice of youth living with disabilities and chronic health conditions by speaking at public events, hearings, to governors and with other policy makers. We also educate medical students and physicians, and fellow students at our schools. We also serve as advisors to the over 40,000 members of Family Voices across the country.
What we do:
We model leadership and the power of self-advocacy. We are active in our schools, communities, families and, in some cases, places of employment. We are proud to have overcome obstacles. We share our message with other youth who have disabilities or chronic health conditions, and with our friends and peers.
Among our programs:
The National Advisory Board of KASA advises policy for the KASA project as a whole, including activities like the website, newsletter, and possible meetings. This Board serves several purposes: it leads the programming for KASA; it provides an opportunity for youth to sharpen their leadership skills; and it is a valuable resource to the media, professionals and other young adults regarding issues concerning young adults with special health care needs.
The Website:
The website for KASA, www.fvkasa.org, is a place where you and your friends can go to learn about subjects like: advocacy, leadership, health care, education, employment, different disabilities and health conditions, and much, much more! The KASA Board and our members help determine what will be on the website based upon your input and submissions. We want to hear from you!
To join, send your name, address, phone number, fax number, and email address (if you have them) to:
KASA/Family Voices
2340 Alamo SE, Suite 102
Albuquerque, NM 87106
OR you can email us at info@fvkasa.org
OR you can call us at (785) 273-3398
OR you can fax your information to (505) 872-4780
OR you can fill out this form: