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United We Stand

Some of the nation's most prominent HIV treatment activists will gather in mid-August under the Texas sun. Meeting in Houston, the activists will attempt a historic first: organizing a nationwide community advisory board (CAB) for advocates in HIV basic science and drug development. Although many regional and institution-specific HIV CABs exist around the country, never before has there been an effort to form a national CAB devoted to the important fields of science and treatment. The Center for AIDS will host approximately 50 advocates as they hammer out the "constitution" of the new CAB. By developing a formal structure and mechanisms for accountability, training, and process, the participants will try to infuse US AIDS activism with greater clarity and efficiency. If successful, the new CAB will serve as a clearinghouse for both "freelance" independent activists and those employed by treatment advocacy organizations.

New Director of Education and Outreach

The Center for AIDS (CFA) announces the hiring of Rich Arenschieldt as Director of Education and Outreach. Rich will be responsible for The CFA's new effort to get treatment and disease information out into the HIV-infected community through presentations and special training sessions. Also, he will develop, maintain, and update the many resources available in The CFA's walk-in information center (1407 Hawthorne) in Houston. Rich comes from The People with AIDS (PWA) Coalition, Houston, where he headed up a special HIV/AIDS training program called Project LEAP (Learning, Empowerment, Advocacy, and Participation). He has over 10 years of experience in HIV/AIDS and has authored numerous articles on this topic. To find out more, or to schedule a patient/client or staff presentation, contact Rich at The CFA (1-713-527-8219 ext. 108; rich@centerforaids.org).

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