Rare Across America (formerly In-District Lobby Days) for 2019 is quickly approaching. Across the country, rare disease advocates will join together to meet in the district offices of their Members of Congress to advocate for legislation benefiting the rare disease community from July 29-September 8, 2019.
Interested in meeting with your U.S. Senators and Representative in their district offices during the summer Congressional recess? Rare Disease Legislative Advocates will schedule meetings for you and help you to prepare by providing key background materials and informational webinars.
Registration for Rare Across America 2019 will open on May 8th. Registration details will be posted here when registration opens.
Leave-Behind Materials for Key Legislative Issues
TBD
Resources from 2018
– In-District Lobby Days informational webinar (Recording from Thursday, July 26th)
– Slides from In-District Lobby Days informational webinar
Other Resources
– Sample thank you letter follow up for Congressional meetings
– Free toolkit by Global Genes on Building Relationships with Your Representatives
– Suggestions on utilizing social media to engage legislators
