About Ibd

Are you ready to tell your story? Your legislators in Washington D.C., in your state, and your home town want to hear from you about how IBD has affected your life and the legislation you care about. Brooke Abbott of The Crazy Creole Mommy Chronicles and Amber tell you how to get started in health activism and how to make your voice heard in our government! 6:00: What’s an IBD Elevator Speech? Hear Brooke’s and then use the create your own. 7:15: Find out what happens when you meet with the staff in your representatives’ office. 12:27: What should you know—and do—before you meet with someone at your representative’s office? 12:53: What you do say when you call your representative’s office to set up a meeting? 15:34: Do this if your representative will not meet with you. 22:07: What to write on a postcard you send to your representative. 28:50: Do our representatives pay attention to Twitter hashtags? 29:48: How https://www.govtrack.us/ and https://www.congress.gov/ can help you advocate! 35:30: Brooke always