Advocacy Toolbox:
Policy Resources from Other Organizations

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This page has resources from leading public health and public policy organizations.

Topic	Title	Type	Organization	Description
Diabetes Legislative Toolkit	Women in Government: Diabetes Legislative Toolkit.	Website	Women in Government	The Women In Government website provides critical information on the prevention of chronic disease, with an emphasis on heart disease and women. The Diabetes Toolkit includes background information such as reports and articles, fact sheets, brochures, sample legislation and state policy recommendations.
Local public health	National Association of City and County Health Officials (NACCHO) Public Health Advocacy	Website	National Association of City and County Health Officials (NACCHO)	This website describes the policy arm of the National Association of City and County Health Officials. The website informs policymakers of the critical role local health departments play in keeping our communities healthy and safe.
State diabetes legislation	National Council of State Legislators: Health Website	Website	National Conference of State Legislatures	The National Conference of State Legislatures is a bipartisan organization that serves the legislators and staffs of the nation’s 50 states, its commonwealths and territories. NCSL provides research, technical assistance and opportunities for policymakers to exchange ideas on the most pressing state issues. NCSL is an effective and respected advocate for the interests of state governments before Congress and federal agencies.
Health policy	Council of State Governments Health Policy Group	Website	The Council of State Governments	A website that describes health policy resources. The Health Policy Group provides policy analysis and innovative programming for state health policy leaders in the legislative and executive branches. This group also hosts many Web conferences and health forums for state leaders throughout the year.
ADA State and Federal policy priorities	American Diabetes Association Government Affairs and Advocacy Website	Website	American Diabetes Association	The Government Affairs & Advocacy division at the American Diabetes Association works to improve access to quality care, eliminate discrimination against people because of their diabetes, and make sure the federal government is adequately funding diabetes research and programs. The website contains resources and tools aimed at reducing discrimination, addressing key federal and state policy issues, increasing federal and state government funding for diabetes programs and securing health insurance for people with diabetes.
State policy databases	National Association of Chronic Disease Directors Policy and Legislative Databases	Website	NACDD	NACDD provides links to State policy databases.
Best practices	National Governors Association Center for Best Practices	Website	National Governors Association	The Health Division section provides resources to state governors/governments on a variety of health topics including prevention and wellness for population-based health.
Advocacy materials	Association for State and Territorial Health Officials	Website	Association for State and Territorial Health Officials	ASTHO provides advocacy materials, policy tracking, and position statements on their website.