NORD WEBINAR: COVID19 Critical Relief Program

BREAKING NEWS: 

NORD launches COVID-19 non-medical assistance fund

At this time of crisis and with the health, safety and well-being of patients and caregivers as its top priorities, NORD opened the COVID-19 Critical Relief Program on Wednesday, April 15. This program provides support to rare disease patients and families facing financial challenges in affording critical, non-medical expenses.

Through this new program, NORD will provide financial assistance to eligible patients impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with financial assistance for unexpected or emergency, essential expenses such as:

Unexpected utility expenses
Communication expenses (e.g. phone, cell phone, internet)
Emergency repairs to car, furnace, home or major appliances
Assistance with travel and/or lodging logistics and expenses
Rent or mortgage payment assistance
Support for adaptive learning during school closures
Those interested in the program can reach out to NORD for more information and to find out if they meet eligibility requirements at 203.242.0497 or COVID19assistance@rarediseases.org.


Webinar: Called to Action: NORD's Response to COVID-19

For more than 37 years, NORD has focused on improving the health and well-being of people impacted by rare diseases. As the world is confronted by the COVID-19 pandemic, NORD is responding to the evolving needs of the rare community. 

Please invite patients, caregivers, medical professionals and all stakeholders in your community to join NORD for a free 30-minute webinar to hear about how people with rare diseases are being affected by the pandemic and for an update on NORD initiatives and resources related to this public health crisis.

When: Tuesday,

April 21, 3:30 - 4:00pm ET

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