Nationally known authors have also been involved in presenting information on coping strategies and patient roles and responsibility. Because the Chapter service area covers numerous counties, symposium-like workshops for continuing education units have been held in both the Golden Triangle area and East Texas. Every effort is made to ensure availability of attendance slots for all who wish to attend. . The Chapter sponsors a minimum of five educational programs each year that feature local speakers. These include presentations of information about physical and emotional aspects of this chronic illness.
Attendance is free to the public.
Details on this program can be received by contacting the Chapter office. You can find out more about the time and location of this patient orientation and the local support groups on this page . The Chapter operates a Speakers' Bureau that is made up of lay and professional speakers that are available to present information on Lupus at meetings, health fairs and workshops. The Chapter operates a Resource Library with books, brochures, audio and video tapes, and printed articles relating to Lupus. Chapter volunteers handle requests for information on specific topics - articles are copied and mailed to the requester.