Government Affairs & Advocacy
Government Affairs & Advocacy at the American Diabetes Association works to improve access to quality care, eliminate discrimination against people because of their diabetes, and make sure the federal government is adequately funding diabetes research and programs.
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Kaufman is featured here, shaking hands
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Breaking News 09-25-08 — American Diabetes Association Celebrates Historic Victory for Americans with Disabilities.
07-16-08 American Diabetes Association (ADA) Urges Congress to Examine Ravages of Childhood Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes
Francine Kaufman, M.D., a prominent pediatric endocrinologist, past president of the ADA, testified at a hearing before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Children and Families on "Childhood Obesity: The Declining Health of America's Next Generation.
Latest Press Releases
09-17-08 — American Diabetes Association Congratulates Congress & Encourages President Bush to Sign Landmark Civil Rights Legislation into Law
08-06-08 — American Diabetes Association (ADA) Applauds Rhode Island Legislature for Making Schools Safer for Children with Diabetes. Bill signed into law to allow school staff to administer glucagon (PDF)
08-01-08 — American Diabetes Association Applauds U.S. Senate for Introducing Bill to Protect the Rights of Americans with Disabilities
07-15-08 — Statement of the American Diabetes Association on U.S. Senate Hearing to Discuss the Americans with Disabilities Act
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Advocacy Action Center
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Discrimination
Diabetes should not be a cause of discrimination in workplaces, day care centers, public schools, correctional institutions, or places of public accommodation. Our Legal Advocacy division fights to ensure that disabilities rights laws protect people with diabetes.
Federal Government Advocacy
The American Diabetes Association is a leader in the fight to get Congress and the White House to increase funding for diabetes research and prevention programs.
Health Insurance Options
Diabetes is expensive. People with diabetes need access to quality health care and comprehensive insurance coverage to manage their disease.
State Legislation
Through its lobbying and advocacy efforts at the state level, the American Diabetes Association is the leading organization, fighting to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
