Mr. and Mrs. Digmann go to Washington

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Either our Multiple Sclerosis finally is starting to get to us or we really are getting old. Dan and I are leaning toward the latter (OUCH!).

What else would explain how we have been back from Washington, D.C., for over three weeks and have not written about this incredible experience?

The Michigan Chapter of the National MS Society asked us to serve as the state’s delegates to the NMSS Public Policy Conference in Arlington, Va., and Washington, D.C., March 10-12.

welcomeWhat an amazing time we had connecting with other MS activists from across the nation and making our voices heard! We were advocating to our legislators for:

• Increasing NIH funding for MS and related research
• Supporting the Complex Rehab Technology bill
• Joining the MS Caucus.

We have since sent follow-up letters to the aides of our legislators Dave Camp, Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin thanking them for taking the time to meet with us to talk about these important issues.

And here, we’re excited to share with you some highlights of our memorable trip!

 

A memorable moment as we arrived on Capitol Hill with Jan Bell (President of the National MS Society Alabama-Mississippi Chapter), Scott M. Crawford (also from the NMSS Alabama-Mississippi Chapter), and Liz Trapp and Ruth Linnemann from the NMSS National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Michigan Chapter
A memorable moment as we arrived on Capitol Hill with Jan Bell (President of the National MS Society Alabama-Mississippi Chapter), Scott M. Crawford (also from the NMSS Alabama-Mississippi Chapter), and Liz Trapp and Ruth Linnemann from the NMSS National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Michigan Chapter
We had the awesome opportunity to meet longtime blogging friend Lisa Emrich face-to-face!
We had the awesome opportunity to meet longtime blogging friend Lisa Emrich face-to-face!
Jennifer shares her wheelchair stories and perspectives as a CRT panel member.
Jennifer shares her wheelchair stories and perspectives as a CRT panel member.
Riding high after we got done meeting with Janelle McClure, the legislative aide for Debbie Stabenow, and had a great experience advocating for increased NIH funding and Complex Rehab Technology (a bill which Sen. Stabenow co-sponsored!).
Riding high after we got done meeting with Janelle McClure, the legislative aide for Debbie Stabenow, and had a great experience advocating for increased NIH funding and Complex Rehab Technology (a bill which Sen. Stabenow co-sponsored!).
Us and Liz Trapp with Rep. Sander Levin, who graciously took the time to briefly stop by and meet us on his way to a meeting.
Us and Liz Trapp with Rep. Sander Levin, who graciously took the time to briefly stop by and meet us on his way to a meeting.
Jennifer and National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Michigan Chapter staff member Liz Trapp on the way to their next appointment in the House.
Jennifer and National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Michigan Chapter staff member Liz Trapp on the way to their next appointment in the House.

 

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