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LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD -MAKE PARKINSON'S A PRIORITY IN WASHINGTON! 1997 PUBLIC POLICY FORUM Washington, DC July 13th-July 16th. (contd.) WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Anyone seeking a role to help speed the earliest possible Parkinson's cure; Parkinson's afflicted, loved ones, scientists and others who care. --NOVICE ADVOCATES can learn fundamental lobbying skills and get their feet wet with the support of more experienced activists. --VETERAN ADVOCATES will share expertise and play a major role in implementing the strategy for passing the Udall bill, plus have the opportunity to learn new organizational and media skills to put into practice back home. --PHYSICIANS AND PARKINSON'S RESEARCHERS provide invaluable expertise. In addition to encouraging active members of your local community to attend the Forum, bring along local doctors and researchers. Create your own advocacy team! --EVERY SUPPORT GROUP IN THE COUNTRY needs an "advocacy representative." Can your support group raise or donate the funds to underwrite your trip? Ask them!