The Lupus Foundation of America
Get answers about lupus, its diagnosis and treatment options. Find help and resources, read news and stories, and learn about the Lupus Foundation of America national patient advocacy and research program.
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Got Transition
Got Transition® is a federally funded center that offers many resources for young adults and their families to support them in their journey as they transition from pediatric to adult healthcare. Access resources here.
Transitioning Your Arthritis and Rheumatic Disease Care to an Adult Provider
Adolescents with chronic illnesses, including arthritis, need guidance and a plan for the future in order to safely transition to an adult provider.
Choosing a Primary Care Provider: 5 Tips to Help You Find the Right One
A primary care provider is an important health professional who sees you for most of your medical needs, routine screenings, wellness visits, and non-emergency illnesses. Finding the right one is an important step in taking care of your health.
Primary Care Finder from the City of Philadelphia
Use this primary care finder to find free and low-cost medical care in Philadelphia.
Access College Initiative from DO-IT: The Student Lounge
If you are a high school or a college student with a disability, you have come to the right place! The Student Lounge has resources designed to help you learn more about how to prepare for and be successful in postsecondary education and careers.
PACER's National Parent Center on Transition and Employment: Postsecondary Education
Transitioning can be an overwhelming process. Pacer’s National Parent Center on Transition and Employment offers resources on the transition process for middle school and high school, postsecondary education, employment, benefit programs, and independent and community living.
Disability Rights PA Transition Resources
Disability Rights Pennsylvania (DRP) offers a self-advocacy guide for transition to adulthood, with information to help you in advocating for yourself or someone else with a disability.
Lupus and Pregnancy
Lupus can affect pregnancy at any stage. It is not clear whether the severity of the disease or the type of medication causes problems.