Parkinson's Policy Forum
From the American Parkinson Disease Association:
Today (3/16/2026) APDA leadership along with the Parkinson’s community, will be on Capitol Hill for the 2026 Parkinson’s Policy Forum — meeting directly with members of Congress to push for policies that accelerate research, improve care and address environmental risks linked to Parkinson’s disease (PD). APDA is proud to partner with the Michael J. Fox Foundation, Parkinson’s Foundation, and PMD Alliance to host this inspirational event and bring together 350 advocates to push for PD to be the federal priority it needs and deserves to be.
Throughout the week, advocates from across the country will be sharing their stories and urging lawmakers to act. Even if you won’t be in Washington DC with us, your voice is just as important. By posting on social media, sending an email, or making a quick call to your members of Congress you can help us ensure lawmakers hear this loud, unified message from the Parkinson’s community: Invest in Parkinson’s research. Protect people from environmental risks. Act now!
Here’s how you can take action today:
1) Raise your voice on social media.
Tag your members of Congress and use #Act4PD to show your support.
Sample posts you can use:
The Parkinson’s community is on Capitol Hill today. I’m standing with them and urging Congress to invest in Parkinson’s research and address environmental risks linked to the disease. #Act4PD
I’m raising my voice from home with Parkinson’s advocates who are on Capitol Hill today. Congress must support research and policies that protect people from Parkinson’s. #Act4PD
2) Contact your members of Congress directly.
Call or email — whichever works best for you.
Sen Katie Britt: 202-224-5744
Sen Tommy Tuberville: 202-224-4124
Congressman Dale Strong: 202-225-4801
Capitol switchboard: 202-224-3121
Email via your member of Congress’s website contact forms.
Use this sample email template:
Subject: Please Support the Parkinson’s Community
Dear [Member of Congress], I’m writing as your constituent to urge you to support increased federal investment in Parkinson’s research and policies that reduce environmental risks linked to the disease. The Parkinson’s community is meeting with Congress this week to push for meaningful action. I hope you will stand with people living with Parkinson’s and their families by supporting these priorities. Thank you for your leadership.
• Call the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121, which connects callers directly to Senate and House offices.
You can use this sample script:
Hello, my name is [Name], and I’m a constituent from [City, State]. I’m calling to ask [Senator/Representative ___] to support increased federal investment in Parkinson’s research and policies that address environmental risk factors linked to the disease. Advocates from across the country are meeting on Capitol Hill this week, and I hope the [Congressman /Congresswoman/Senator will stand with the Parkinson’s community. Thank you.
We’ll keep you posted on how to help us keep the momentum going as we kick off Parkinson’s Awareness Month.
When we speak together, lawmakers listen. Thank you for standing with the Parkinson’s community this week.