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Diabetes Legal Advocacy Comes of Age

Address correspondence to: Legal Advocacy Government Relations & Advocacy American Diabetes Association 1701 N. Beauregard Street Alexandria, VA 22311

This article updates the legal advocacy efforts of the American Diabetes Association since 1999. These efforts include a variety of strategies and tactics to improve the lives of people discriminated against on the basis of their diabetes. The Association's efforts are particularly focused on employment and school issues, but they also include access to medical care for people in correctional institutions and at places of public accommodation. Using an overall strategy of educating, negotiating, litigating, and legislating, the Association has achieved significant results with far-reaching effects. This innovative effort is unique among voluntary health organizations. The Association has institutionalized its legal advocacy efforts with its strategic plan, budget allocations, volunteer networks, and staff support. The legal advocacy efforts of the Association bring significant and meaningful results to people with diabetes.

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