This guide is designed to equip AIM members and their staff with the necessary tools and information to engage with elected officials appropriately during the legislative session.
AIM, NACCHO, and Johns Hopkins University developed a list of resources from trusted sources to assist in improving health equity & COVID-19 vaccination rates.
In chapter 3 of Lessons from the Field: Promoting Vaccine Confidence we describe important steps for understanding and addressing incorrect vaccine information
Chapter 3 of the Resource Guide offers effective approaches to educating the public and policymakers, including developing outreach plans, tips for successful meetings with policymakers, and more.
Chapter 1 of the Resource Guide highlights the differences between education, advocacy, and lobbying, and helps IPs understand what is allowable with different funding sources. It also features “Key Dates in the Annual Congressional Appropriations Process,” which helps illustrate the Congressional calendar.