Advocating for your loved one with Down syndrome can sometimes feel overwhelming. Where do you start? How do you do it effectively? Mitch Rothholz and Julie Gerhart-Rothholz joined the podcast today to share their experiences in advocacy, including experiencing their son Evan as he has become a powerful self-advocate himself.

FIND YOUR LEGISLATORCongress: https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member

HELPFUL NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONSNDSC: https://www.ndsccenter.org/political-advocacy/take-action-stay-informed/

NDSC NDAC: https://www.ndsccenter.org/political-advocacy/national-down-syndrome-advocacy-coalition/ndac-faq/

NDSS: https://ndss.org/

https://ndss.org/ndss-advocacy-alerts

Global DS Foundation: https://www.globaldownsyndrome.org/global-advocacy-elongating-life-improving-health/

The ARC: https://p2a.co/lRPDZ5C

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We are thankful for the generous donation from Caring for Kids – The Carrie Martin Fund that provides the funding for the podcast recording equipment and hosting costs for this podcast.