Fall / Winter 2020 | Policy 17
Do Your Election Homework
Prepare for Election Day on November 3 by researching candidates running for the U . S . House of Representatives and the U . S . Senate , as well as the candidates running for President . Find out whether they support federal funding for medical research and a cure for Parkinson ’ s . Specifically ask if they plan to increase funding for the National Institutes of Health , which is responsible for allocating taxpayer dollars each year to research , including Parkinson ’ s .
Vote ! Vote ! Vote !
Voting is one of the most impactful things you can do to influence public policy . Visit
vote . org to register or confirm your registration . Every state has its own deadlines and changes are being made to adapt voting practices ( either in-person or via absentee ballot ) in the COVID-19 environment .
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Make Headlines
Depending on your platform , there are other ways to reach your Congress member . Connect with legislators by tagging them on social media . Or , you can write about Parkinson ’ s-related policy issues for your local newspaper .
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Contact Congress Directly
Sign up for email action alerts from MJFF that provide an easy way to communicate with your Members of Congress about issues important to our community . With just a few clicks , fill out a templated email at
michaeljfox . org / advocacy and make your voice heard in Washington D . C .
Your voice is critical to prioritizing Parkinson ’ s research in D . C . Learn more at michaeljfox . org / advocacy .