Advocate
Your voice is powerful.
By helping policymakers understand what is fundamentally important to those who know Parkinson's disease intimately, you can shape their decision-making. Contact your elected officials now and tell them how they can use their votes to support Parkinson’s research and care.
-
Act Now: The Economic Burden of Parkinson’s Disease Is $52 Billion
Tell lawmakers how much Parkinson’s disease costs patients, families and the federal government. -
Act Now: Your Senator Is Deciding on Medicare Prescription Drug Costs
Urge the Senate to support a cap on Parkinson’s prescription drug costs. -
Compose Your Own Message
Share your story with your elected officials. Craft your own message and let your lawmakers know how public policy impacts people living with Parkinson's disease. -
Protect Financial Access to Medications through Medicare Part D
Urge Congress to enact an out-of-pocket drug cap. -
Protect Research Freedom: Contact Congress on Fetal Tissue Access
Tell lawmakers to support research freedom! -
Save California’s Parkinson’s Registry!
Save the California Parkinson’s Disease Registry – don’t let Governor Newsom veto the bill that keeps the registry going! -
Tell Congress to Expand Access to Mental Health Care for People with Parkinson’s
Medicare should cover licensed mental health counselors. -
You Can Help Ban a Toxic Herbicide That Causes Parkinson’s. Write to Congress Today!
Help be a part of history. We can ban the herbicide paraquat, which increases Parkinson’s risk, from use in the United States.
Find Your Elected Officials
Enter your address to find the contact information of your U.S. senators and representative.
Want to Get More Involved?
There are many ways to make your voice heard. Download our advocacy toolkit and other educational materials to learn how you can influence public policy.
“Don’t ever be afraid to tell your story, because the more people calling and emailing their members of Congress, the better. Our voices matter.”
Judy Bellenfant
Parkinson’s advocate and care partner
