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.
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Ask Congress to Increase Funding for Veterans with Parkinson’s
Urge your lawmakers to increase funding for specialized care centers for veterans with Parkinson’s. -
Urge Congress to Support the National Plan to End Parkinson’s!
Ask your Representative to become a co-sponsor of this bipartisan legislation. -
Urge Congress to Protect Parkinson’s Caregivers’ Rights
Ask your lawmakers to support a bill that would allow caregivers access to loved ones during public health emergencies. -
Ask Congress to Help Communities Provide the Foundation for Better Health
Urge your lawmakers to address social determinants of health and support the PD community. -
Continue the CDC’s Program to Better Understand Parkinson’s Disease
Encourage your Members of Congress to prioritize important Parkinson’s data collection. -
We Care about Your Mental Health — So Should Congress!
Urge Congress to make one small fix to Medicare to allow people with Parkinson’s to have their mental health care telehealth visits covered. -
Don’t Let Congress Hang up on Telehealth
Help make telehealth a permanent health care option. -
Paraquat Increases Risk of Parkinson’s — Tell Congress to Ban It!
Banning paraquat could reduce the number of people who develop Parkinson’s. Urge your members of Congress to co-sponsor this new legislation and ban paraquat in the U.S. -
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Want to Get More Involved?
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“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
