For nearly 20 years, advocates have joined voices promoting Fragile X awareness, advocating for Fragile X research funding and legislation that will improve the lives of those impacted by Fragile X.
The newsletter contains updates on our 2023 Asks, current letters of support, legislation that has been introduced, and legislation yet to be introduced that we are monitoring.
Read the July 2023 Fragile X Advocacy Newsletter
Communicating with your members of Congress offices throughout the year is a great opportunity to inform, educate and update them on topics you have previously discussed. We encourage you to share the latest version of the newsletter each time you follow up!
Here are a few ways you can keep in touch with your Congress member offices throughout the year:
- Make an appointment in your local in-district office to provide an in-person update. Meeting at the in-district office is a great opportunity to include your family in your visit! Bring a printed copy of the newsletter to share with the staff. We encourage you to follow up your visit with an email or better yet, a handwritten note!
- Check with the local or in-district office if there are any upcoming events. Events like town hall, festivals, safety fairs, mobile office hours, etc. are great opportunities for you and your family to connect with your Member and/or staff.
- Connect virtually! If an in-person visit is not possible, email the newsletter to your contacts at the office, along with an update about you/your family since you last met. You may still have contact information for staffers from your previous interactions.
Please share this newsletter during your visits! We look forward to seeing your photos and hearing about your visits!
Thank you for advocating! YOU are making a difference!
