The Living and Affected Corporation in an effort to ensure the latest and breaking news concerning HIV/AIDS is distributed, we often use our partnership with AIDS United to provide such news. The following except from their official media piece contains viable information important to our readers, clients, allies and supporters at large. As a public service, The Living and Affected Corporation encourages local agencies, community based organizations, faith based and non-governmental groups to forward their news releases and updates to our e-mail for reposting in this forum. LA Corp believes that "news and information is power," and it is our vision to continue to stream this information to as many as possible. This open forum is available for solicitations of editorials, opinion pieces, personal narratives, and creative compositions. If you are interested in sharing such works, please forward them to: info@lacorponline.org Health Care Conference CallsThe final session of a series of conference calls on the health care reform law will be hosted by the Health and Human Services (HHS) Partnership Center. The following session is available to the public; to sign up for the session use the link below.
Health Care Law and Health Care Disparities (in Spanish) - April 24 at 2:00 pm
Participants can submit questions to be answered during the call by emailing ACA101@hhs.gov.
Webinar: Health Care Reform for People with HIV: Make it Work for your State
HealthCareReform.org will be hosting the webinar “Health Care Reform for People with HIV: Make it Work for your State” on Thursday, April 26th at 2:30 PM ET. The webinar will discuss the decisions states will have to make regarding health care reform and how HIV advocates can make an impact.
To learn more click here. To register for the webinar, click here.
Phil Wilson to Present AIDS 2012 Plenary Address: “The US Epidemic”; Calls for Input from Community
The International AIDS Society announced that Phill Wilson, CEO of the Black AIDS Institute, will be giving the plenary address at AIDS 2012 on the US HIV Epidemic. The Black AIDS Institute, the National Minority AIDS Council, and the HIV Prevention Justice Alliance will be hosting a national conference call on April 30th, 2 PM ET to give you the opportunity to provide insight and input to Phill Wilson for the plenary address. More calls will be scheduled in the upcoming weeks and there is also an opportunity to submit ideas in writing.
To register for the call, click here.
To submit written concerns, click here.
Wanted: Nominations for Urban Coalition for HIV/AIDS Prevention Services (UCHAPS) Board of Directors
The Urban Coalition for HIV/AIDS Prevention Services (UCHAPS) is now accepting nominations for candidates for open seats on the Board of Directors. Candidates should be experienced in: HIV-prevention or related public health field, organizational management and development, fundraising, governance, and policy. For more information on the Board of Directors responsibilities, selection criteria, and for the nomination form, click here.
Three seats are open for a three year term from June 11th 2012 to the 2015 annual meeting and four seats are open for a two year term from June 11th 2012 to the 2014 annual meeting. Terms will be selected on a lottery system.
Deadline to submit Nomination Forms, Personal Statements, and Resumes is Monday, April 30th, 2012. Nominations should be submitted via e-mail to dea@uchaps.org.
If you have any questions contact Dea Varsovczky at dea@uchaps.org or 718-791-2206.
Funding Announcement: 2012 Innovative Strategy Award for Access and Retention in HIV/AIDS Care
AIDS United invites non-profit organizations, both within and outside of the United States (US), to apply for the Innovative Strategy Award for Access and Retention in HIV/AIDS Care. Thirty years into the HIV/AIDS epidemic, there are far too many people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) who are unable to access or stay retained in medical care that can improve or extend their lives. According to a recent article in Clinical Infectious Diseases, only 19% of those living with HIV/AIDS in the US are engaged and retained in medical care in a way that leads to an undetectable viral load. Globally, the World Health Organization reports that only 6.65 million people (out of 34 million) are receiving antiretroviral therapies, representing just 19% of the total number of people living with HIV/AIDS worldwide. If we are to reach an end to AIDS we must do better to ensure that people are fully engaged and retained in HIV care. We believe that there are innovative strategies being used every day in communities around the world to improve access to care – strategies that have not been replicated or brought to scale. As a funder and policy leader, we know that innovation is needed to promote new solutions for persistent problems and barriers to care. This award will provide an opportunity for organizations around the world to demonstrate innovative strategies and share them with their global peers.
The winner will receive $25,000 and full support for one organizational representative to attend the XIX International AIDS Conference in Washington, DC, USA.
Click here for more information about the application process for the 2012 Innovation and Strategy Award for Access and Retention in HIV/AIDS Care.
Deadline: 11:59pm US EST on May 1, 2012
XIX International AIDS Conference - Deadline for Registration and Late BreakersAbstract SubmissionsThe XIX International AIDS Conference, to be held July 22-27 in Washington DC, will host an expected 200 countries, 2,000 journalists, and 25,000 participants to address this year's theme of "Turning the Tide Together." The conference is now open for late breakers registration and late abstract submissions. The categories for abstract submissions are: Basic Science; Clinical Science; Epidemiology and Prevention Science; Social Science, Human Rights and Political Science; and Implementation Science, Health Systems and Economics.
Important Dates:
Registration late fee closes May 3rd, 2012,
Abstract Submissions late breakers close May 22nd, 2012.
Learn more about the abstract submission categories.
Find out more information about registration.
Find other important deadlines.
Call for MSM and Transgender Abstracts Not Accepted at AIDS 2012The International AIDS Society has sent out notifications on acceptance and rejection of abstract submissions and scholarship applications. Many of the abstracts submitted on MSM and Transgender issues were rejected from the conference, but it is important that research from these projects still be presented. The Global Forum on MSM & HIV (MSMGF) plans on releasing a new publication before AIDS 2012 featuring high-quality MSM and Transgender abstracts that will not be presented at AIDS 2012. MSMGF will be accepting submissions from those who submitted abstracts to AIDS 2012 and were not accepted to present and from those who were accepted but were not granted a scholarship and will not be able to attend.
All abstracts will be reviewed by an independent board based on the AIDS 2012 Abstract Submission Guidelines.
Abstracts must be submitted by May 4, 2012 in the exact form submitted to AIDS 2012 through the online survey form here.
Questions can be sent to the MSMGF Policy Associate Mohan Sundararaj at msundararaj@msmgf.org.
Webinar - Save The Date!
AIDS United will host an Alliance For Justice Webinar for our community partners, grantees, and advocates. This session covers the federal rules regarding electoral activities for 501(c)(3)s, including voter registration drives, candidate questionnaires, candidate forums and legislative scorecards.
Topic: Election Rules for Non-Profits
Date: May 14th
Time: 2:00
RSVP: policy@aidsunited.org
Webinar information will be forthcoming.
Ryan White 2012 Grantee Meeting and 15th Annual Clinical Conference
This year’s Ryan White Program Meeting and 15th Annual Clinical Conference will take place November 27-29 in Washington, DC at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel. The conference, whose theme is “Navigating a New Era in CARE, ” will examine changes in the health care system and explore how changes impact those living with HIV. Over 2,500 participants are expected to attend, including direct care providers, members of planning councils, board members, federal staff, and more.
Important Deadlines for the conference:
Abstract Submissions – May 21, 2012
Grantee Meeting Registration – September 24, 2012, 12:00 AM ET
Clinical Conference Registration – September 24, 2012
Washington Marriott Wardman Park Discounted Room Rate – October 24, 2012
For more information on the conference, abstracts, registration, and hotels, click here.
July 24th HIV Mobilization Planned at International AIDS Conference
Large scale actions have traditionally taken place at each International AIDS Conference to draw public and media attention to HIV prevention, treatment and research. As the time for the International AIDS Conference in Washington D.C. approaches, some local and national HIV groups are continuing this tradition by calling for a community mobilization around human rights and economic justice on July 24th.
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