We’re the world’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to autoimmune disease advocacy, awareness, education, and research.
No matter where you are on your journey, the Autoimmune Association can help.
Observed every March, Autoimmune Awareness Month is dedicated to the recognition of autoimmune diseases and the 50 million Americans affected by them. By raising awareness, we can help increase understanding, advance research, and create hope for those living with autoimmune disease.
Learn more about autoimmune disease and browse the ways you can take action. Together, we can create meaningful change and work toward a future where autoimmune diseases are better understood, diagnosed earlier, and ultimately cured.
Communities worldwide are acknowledging Autoimmune Awareness Month by issuing proclamations and illuminating iconic landmarks to promote understanding and support. Explore our awareness map to witness this global wave of awareness, recognition, and hope.
For more than 30 years, the Autoimmune Association has been the nation’s leading advocate for the millions of people affected by autoimmune diseases through fostering and facilitating collaboration in the areas of education, public awareness, advocacy, and research.
The Autoimmune Association advocates on the federal and state levels for policies that put patients first – from hosting congressional briefings and issuing public comments to leading the National Coalition of Autoimmune Patient Groups.
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The Autoimmune Association raises widespread awareness and understanding of autoimmune diseases and their prevalence worldwide.
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The Autoimmune Association is committed to empowering and educating patients to ensure they are supported throughout their journey from getting to a diagnosis, identifying treatment options, accessing care, managing comorbidities, and improving quality of life.
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The Autoimmune Association convenes scientists, physicians, and researchers from across disciplines to explore the root cause of autoimmunity to unlock breakthrough treatments and someday, cures.
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Read the Strategic Roadmap that will guide the Autoimmune Association through the next five years and far beyond.
The Autoimmune Association is the leading organization dedicated to autoimmune diseases. We’re proud of the difference we make each day, bringing us one step closer to a world without autoimmune disease.
100 +
Autoimmune diseases
80 %
Of those living with autoimmune disease are women
$3B +
Secured in federally funded autoimmune research in the last 3 years
$5M
Research funded by the Autoimmune Association
