Policy & Advocacy

Rare Disease Week

Your Voice Matters. Your Story Makes a Difference.

Rare Disease Week on Capitol Hill brings together individuals and families affected by rare diseases to share their stories, connect with advocates, and raise awareness among lawmakers.

For the Niemann-Pick disease community, it’s an opportunity to advocate for better access to care, research, and treatments while making our voices heard.

NNPDF families and advocates at Rare Disease Week on Capitol Hill 2026

Make Your Voice Heard

During Rare Disease Week, participants can:

Young advocate flexing outside Representative Jen A. Kiggans' office on Capitol Hill

NNPDF Advocacy Stipends

NNPDF is committed to helping families participate in advocacy opportunities.

A limited number of $500 reimbursement stipends may be available to help eligible individuals and families offset travel and lodging expenses.

Stipend availability and application details will be open on October 26th.

Stronger Together: NNPDF & RARE Foundation

Advocacy is stronger when we work together. NNPDF supports the efforts of the RARE Foundation, whose RARE Advocates program hosts Rare Disease Week on Capitol Hill, bringing communities together to advance policies that improve the lives of people affected by rare diseases.

Through this shared commitment, we encourage Niemann-Pick families to raise their voices, connect with the broader rare disease community, and help drive meaningful change.

Rare Disease Week 2027: March 2–4, 2027

Rare Disease Week 2026 Schedule

Monday, February 23, 2026

FDA Rare Disease Day 2026

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Share Your Story Day

Welcome Reception

Community Meetups

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Legislative Conference

RARE Artist Gallery

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Meetings with legislators will take place in their office between 9 am and 5 pm. Please join us for additional activities on the Hill today.

Senate Aging Committee Hearing Livestream & Breakfast

Senate Aging Committee Hearing (In Person)

Hill Meetings with Members of Congress

Rare Disease Congressional Caucus Briefing

Capitol Steps Group Photo

Closing Reception

Together, We Can Make a Difference

Every story matters. Together, we can raise awareness of Niemann-Pick disease and help shape a better future for our community.

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