We will list relevant ways that you can get involved on both a local and national level on issues that pertain to celiac disease such as testing, identification of ingredients, laws, etc.  Remember all changes always start with the first step of the journey.....

11 March 2007:  The Celiac Disease Foundation (CDF) encourages celiacs to speak up for H. Con. Res 70! (Please see attached)

CDF is pleased to report that on February 16, 2007, Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY) introduced H.Con.Res.70, which acknowledges the importance of many major issues that need to be addressed in order to improve the quality of life for all celiacs and their families.

CDF encourages you to spread the word to all celiacs, their families and friends to contact their members of Congress to co-sponsor and support this measure. The Bill needs to be passed by May 2007.  A summary of the bill can be found here.

This Bill provides that Congress:

(1) support the goals and ideals of National Celiac Awareness Month;

(2) work with health care providers and celiac disease advocacy and education organizations to encourage screening and early detection of celiac disease; and

(3) increase Federal funding for celiac disease research.

Contact your Representative to co-sponsor and support H.Con.Res. 70 and let your voice be heard -- today!

Central Coast Celiacs provides basic information about Celiac Disease/Dermatitis Herpetiformis. Physician packages are also available upon request. Information shared by this support group does not constitute medical advice. Betty Guthrie and Isabella Porter are not physicians. Central Coast Celiacs does not recommend initiation of a gluten free diet without first consulting a physician familiar with CD/DH.