The instructional documents below provide a basic toolkit for members wanting to understand the legislative process and communicate regularly with their legislators and other policy makers. These materials are distributed at the ADEA-AADR field advocacy workshops and other local educational events. The toolkit includes basic information about how laws are made, key committees in Congress, and how to conduct a personal visit with your legislator, as well as other useful information and links for interacting with legislators and their staff.
Knowing About Congress
Knowing the Legislative Process
Knowing the Legislative Vocabulary
Issues Important to Oral Health Advocates
Key Committees in Congress
Knowing How to Conduct a Congressional Meeting
Internet Resources for Advocates