PPW and Grassroots in 2009

Amplify the voice of ADA for better food, nutrition and health policies by participating in a visit to members of the US House of Representatives between now and Labor Day. The resources on this page will teach you how to speak effectively on behalf of public health and reformed health care policies and help build recognition that you are the food and nutrition experts.

The Congressional Messages section has documents to print and leave with your member of Congress. Print these before your meeting.

Gain an overall understanding of ADA’s public policy work and how you can be involved by reading the documents under Downloads: What You Need To Know and by viewing the presentations in The Online Advocate section. These provide background and an overview of the ADA advocacy program, as well as step-by-step instructions for using the Grassroots Manager as a resource to connect to elected officials.

Our public policy successes rely on ADA members being ready, able and engaged in this important work. We hope these new online resources offer the opportunity for every member to get acquainted with advocacy and be involved in work to change the world for the better through food, nutrition and health strategies.