invisible illness

this week is invisible illness awareness week, a category in which RA is definitely included, but the definition is considerably broader, including physical and mental illnesses alike.

one the really cool things is that they are having a conference that is both free and does not require you to physically attend. since many of the people for whom this conference is organized cannot travel for one reason or another, they have structured the seminars so that you can watch/listen online and participate by phone and/or online chat. also, in case you can't be on the website at the scheduled time, the seminars will also be available for free download the following week (and you can even order a CD copy of all the conferences as well). seriously, how cool is that?

also, be on the lookout in the next few days for updates on a exciting event coming soon!