Eating Disorders Coalition (EDC) Advocacy Day on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - Malinda Ann Hill Will Share Her Story on Capitol Hill

Malinda Ann Hill will join the Eating Disorders Coalition (EDC) in Washington, D.C. for Advocacy Day 2024. We encourage others to join us, too!

This year, we will be advocating for the following initiatives:

• Nutrition CARE Act (H.R.1331/S.754): The legislation will require Medicare Part B to provide coverage for medical nutrition therapy for eating disorders.
• Kids Online Safety Act (S.1409): The legislation will provide kids and parents with the safeguards, tools, and transparency they need to protect against threats to children and teens' health and wellbeing online. 

Three partial scholarships will be available to assist with travel and lodging costs. Apply: https://forms.gle/FUatAWknbjavfVPw8. Application closes Monday, March 18, 2024.

IMPORTANT DATES & TIMES:

Wednesday, May 1st, 6 PM to 7 PM EST: Advocacy 101 Training (virtual). This is an optional training for first time advocates and/or advocates who would like a refresher on in person advocacy days.

Wednesday, May 8th:

• 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM EST: Advocacy Day Check In & Breakfast
• 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST: Message Training & Team Practice
• 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM EST: Congressional Meetings (a 45-minute lunch break will be scheduled into your day).
• 4 PM to 5 PM EST: Wrap Up Session

Information for travel, hotel recommendations, for getting around Washington, D.C., and tips for packing can be found in our resource guide here.

PLEASE NOTE: Registering for EDC's Advocacy Day to meet with your legislators is a serious commitment. A great deal of work goes into scheduling the appointments. Please only register if you know you can commit your full day on May 8th.

Register here: secure.everyaction.com/ebo_v8dwokePZpT_tzYsAw2