May 9, 2022, Augusta, ME – Today, Maine’s rare disease community celebrated the passage of Legislative Document 972 (LD 972), which officially… Read More
May 6, 2022, Atlanta, GA – This week, Governor Brian Kemp signed legislation into law to establish a Rare Disease Advisory Council (RDAC) in Georgia. This advisory body will be comprised of… Read More
February 22, 2022, Washington, DC – Today, the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD®) published the latest edition of its annual State Report Card, which rates all 50 states and Washington, DC… Read More
Washington, DC – December 15, 2021 – In 2015, the first rare disease advisory council was created in North Carolina by patients, caregivers, families, and providers. This year, the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), the leading advocate for… Read More
Washington, DC, November 18, 2020—With a mission of empowering and equipping the rare disease community to effectively engage decision-makers within their state governments, the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD®) has launched an initiative that will assist in building well-organized, high-functioning Rare
