SPECIAL GUEST: Lauren Holder.... SUBJECT 1: H.R. 678 (The HD Parity Act).... LAUREN is our incredible special guest on HELP 4 HD. She is an HD activist with the "PASSION FACTOR" and she is on a mission to educate our government about how critically important H.R. 678 is to all of our HD families.... * H.R. 678 is a Bill before Congress to require the Commissioner of Social Security to revise the medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person diagnosed with Huntington’s Disease and to waive the 24-month waiting period for Medicare eligibility for individuals disabled by Huntington’s Disease.... With so many challenges facing us in finding Social Services, we need more extraordinary people like Lauren to join our cause. Go Lauren!.... SUBJECT 2: HDSA/NYA.... LAUREN is also a volunteer for the Huntington’s Disease Society of America and the National Youth Alliance. She has organized several events to raise awareness and money to benefit our youth who are affected by HD. Lauren, you are a dynamo! We can all use your expert advice... EVERYONE is invited to listen or call into the show.... Click "FOLLOW" for email reminders of our upcoming shows.... HELP 4 HD shows are available “On Demand Episodes” for download.... Talk to you on Monday!!