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1. Who We Are… Our Mission: To prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
2. Who We Are… The American Diabetes Association’s 2012-2015 Strategic Plan has one central vision: Life free of diabetes and all its burdens.
3. Who We Are… Key Focus Areas Improving outcomes for people with diabetes and prediabetes. Expanding the field of diabetes research. Giving voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes. Heightening the nation’s sense of urgency for the growing diabetes epidemic. Building our capacity for success.
4. Who We Are… The American Diabetes Association’s programs Research Information Awareness, Education & Support Advocacy Module 1
5. Who We Are… Research The American Diabetes Association has invested more than $600 million in diabetes research and provided funding for nearly 4,000 research projects over the life of the program. Association-funded research projects cover the spectrum from islet cell biology and transplantation techniques, to studies in education and behavioral issues.In 2011, the Association and its Research Foundation provided $34.6 million in research grants, supporting more than 400 active projects at 139 leading research institutions in the United States. Module 1
6. Who We Are… Information As the trusted voice in the diabetes community, the American Diabetes Association provides credible, relevant and up-to-date diabetes-related information and resources via several channels: • Award-winning website www.diabetes.org • Center for Information and Community Support at 1-800-DIABETES • Consumer lifestyle magazine Diabetes Forecast and professional journals • Community-based patient education and information programs • Diabetes camps and other youth and family resources • A wide array of books and cookbooks at www.shopdiabetes.org • Pre-eminent standards of care for diabetes treatment, published annually • Scientific Sessions, the world’s largest conference devoted to diabetes research and treatment and other professional education opportunities Module 1
7. Who We Are… Awareness, Education & Support The American Diabetes Association integrates a public awareness message into virtually every program and fund-raising activity. We reach out to people affected by diabetes and their families and caregivers, at-risk populations, health care professionals and the general public via targeted public awareness efforts and educational programs including: American Diabetes Association Alert Day® American Diabetes Month® American Diabetes Association EXPO® Living With Type 2 Diabetes Latino Initiatives (Por tu Familia) African American Initiatives (Live EMPOWERED) Native American Initiatives (Awakening the Spirit) Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Subcommittee Family Link
8. Who We Are… AdvocacyThe American Diabetes Association fights for people with diabetes in Washington, D.C., in state capitols and in our courts. 2013 Call to Congress will be March 5-7Diabetes Advocates around the country work to: Increase funding for research & programs Prevent diabetes Improve access health care Eliminate discrimination Join us at www.diabetes.org/takeaction
9. Information The American Diabetes AssociationIs Making a Difference In the last 18 years, the number of people unaware they are living with diabetes has reduced from: 50% in 1995 to 24% in 2013 We need the support of our community leaders to further reduce this number as we move forward
10. Information Center for Information and Community Support 1-800-DIABETES Core Activity: To answer questions on diabetes and its management and to connect people to local resources whenever necessary. Responds to an average of 20,000 combined calls and emails a month Both English and Spanish speaking representatives Every Center Representative is trained to: Assist in connecting callers with the appropriate local resources Assist people who face discrimination based on diabetes Inform callers of local Association events and programs as well as volunteer opportunities Process personal donations or contributions Module 4
11. Information Websites www.diabetes.org The American Diabetes Association’s award-winning website, www.diabetes.org is widely regarded as one of the most informative and credible diabetes and nutrition resources on the Internet. Consumers, health care professionals and scientists can get the information they need 24/7, now also via their mobile devices at http://m.diabetes.org. www.stopdiabetes.com Stopdiabetes.com is the online hub of the Stop Diabetes movement, a place where individuals can take a stand, raise their voice, and inspire others to become advocates for our cause and ambassadors for the movement. www.diabetes.org/pro The premier online resource for individuals in the scientific and medical field seeking information and tools to advance the fight against diabetes.
12. Information Books & Publications The American Diabetes Association is the leading authority on diabetes, publishing highly respected magazines, books and journals. Several books have received national or international recognition. Most professional and consumer titles are available in eBook Format.
13. Community Programs Awareness, Education & Support African American Initiatives – Live EMPOWERED Latino Initiatives – Por tu Familia Native American Initiatives – Awakening the Spirit Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Initiatives Older Adult Workgroup Women and Diabetes Workgroup American Diabetes Association EXPO Stop Diabetes @ Work Family Link
14. High Risk Community Programs Awareness, Education & Support African American Initiatives – Live EMPOWERED brings the message about diabetes to the African American Community through ID Day and educational workshops specifically designed for churches as well as communities. (Implemented based on market demographics.) www.diabetes.org/africanamericans Latino Initiatives – Por tu Familia provides educational workshops, large scale health fairs and culturally and linguistically appropriate information to the Hispanic/Latino community. (Implemented based on market demographics.) www.diabetes.org/espanol Native American Initiatives - Awakening the Spirit provides information appropriate for the Native American community and support for its advocacy efforts. (Implemented based on market demographics.)www.diabetes.org/awakening Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Initiatives brings awareness of diabetes to the Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander community, a population that is at high risk for developing diabetes.http://www.diabetes.org/in-my-community/programs/aanhpi/ Module 5
15. Awareness, Education & Support Stop Diabetes @ Work Diabetes detection, prevention and management resources for the workplace. Components include online tools and resources for employers and employees available at www.diabetes.org/workplace.
16. Awareness, Education & Support Family Link Through Family Link, the American Diabetes Association connects families to expert guidance, peer support and tools that help care for a child with diabetes -- from initial diagnosis to adulthood and beyond. Module 5
17. Awareness, Education & Support Scientific Sessions Each June, the Association hosts the world’s largest scientific and medical meeting on diabetes which includes: 90+ Sessions 800+ Speakers 175+ Exhibitors 70+ Guided Audio Poster Tour Sessions 2,000+ Abstracts (Oral & Poster Presentations)
18. Awareness, Education & Support Scientific Sessions The 2013meeting brought together more than 17,000 scientists, health care professionals and other members of the diabetes community from around the world.
19. Advocacy Advocacy Overview The primary goals of the Association’s Government Affairs & Advocacy efforts are to: Increase federal and state funding for diabetes prevention, treatment and research Prevent diabetes Improve the availability of accessible, adequate and affordable health care End the discrimination people with diabetes face at school, work and elsewhere in their lives Module 6
20. Advocacy Discrimination at School Letting kids who are able to manage their diabetes do so Someone who can help with daily care and in an emergency Preventing segregation
21. Advocacy Action Center Sign up to receive advocacy updates and action alerts at www.diabetes.org/TakeAction Fast and easy way to contact your elected officials and make your voice heard Suggested messages for elected officials Timely information on diabetes-related legislation Email alerts on time-sensitive issues
22. Revenue Generation/Stewardship The American Diabetes Association meets all 20 Standards for Charity Accountability with the Better Business Bureau and is a Seal Holder. How donations were used to support the Association's mission in 2012
23. Together we can Stop Diabetes!